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Verandahs And Alfresco Areas For Summer Living

Written by Swanbuild | 28, November, 2023

We know from the many years of delivering our clients their dream homes the features they enjoy the most, and as we head into summer, it's the perfect time to talk about our outdoor spaces.

Our clients love outdoor areas that seamlessly flow and help blend the outside with the inside spaces, while also making the most of their views and property. 

Verandahs For Passive Cooling

A long verandah is not just a stylish addition to your outdoor space, but also serves a practical purpose. During hot summer months, a deep verandah is effective in shielding your external walls and windows from direct sunlight. As a result, it helps to lower your home's ambient temperature, reducing your reliance on energy to cool your home.
 

Alfresco Areas For Entertaining

A spacious alfresco area directly connected to your home's main living area or kitchen is the ideal location to enjoy your summer. With ample space to accommodate outdoor furniture, such as a dining table or outdoor lounge, an alfresco area can easily become your primary relaxing and entertaining space during the warmer months. Take a look at our home designs and imagine spending your summer chatting with friends and enjoying quality family time in the alfresco area of your choice. You can also upgrade your alfresco area to feature a fully enclosed ceiling and ceiling fans to make it feel like an additional room of your house.

Wide Decking To Enjoy Your Views

When you choose Swanbuild to handle your home-building journey, one of our primary responsibilities is to position your new home optimally on your site. We carefully select the orientation and position that takes full advantage of your views and provides the most benefit to your verandah and outdoor spaces. Our home's verandahs come with Merbau decking, which is finished with an oil treatment to seal the timber. Our verandahs are spacious enough to accommodate furniture, making your view and outdoor experience even more comfortable.

Check out our full range of home designs to see what decking and verandahs are available in your new home and find the right outdoor space for you.