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View productIn recent years we have seen porches become a popular addition to all kinds of properties throughout the UK. A porch can be an extremely beneficial feature, offering many advantages and practical solutions to common issues. If you are considering a porch, it is important to select a reputable supplier as a poorly designed porch can negatively impact your home’s aesthetic. On the other hand, a high quality installation can substantially enhance its kerb appeal. If you are interested in putting in a porch, we can provide you with a cost-efficient service and high quality results.
The great thing about a porch is that it doubles up as an attractive design feature while also being extremely useful. It is the perfect place to put wet and dirty shoes, coats, umbrellas and other items. It provides a secure storage space and keeps the main interior of your property clean and dry. We all know how harsh the UK weather can be, especially during winter, but a porch can keep out rain, mud, wind and draughts and help your home stay warm. A porch can transform the front view of your property and offer an advantage should you ever come to sell. Furthermore, by surrounding your porch with pretty plants and garden boundaries you can really give your property the wow factor.
As porches come in an array of shapes, styles and sizes, we offer tailored and individual solutions that can meet all specifications. From the style of roof to the choice of doors and windows, we will offer you all the advice you need when selecting your porch. Our design and installation service reflects our professionalism and we strive to offer a service that delivers outstanding results with excellent value for money. As a trusted name for residential double glazing in Oldham and beyond, we can be relied on to help you find the perfect porch for your property.
If you want a porch for your home you will need planning permission if:
Otherwise, you can build a porch without planning permission.
There are many different types of porch depending on what form they take.
The front entry porch is the most common. It is attached to the front door and often has a compact form offering enough shelter to take shoes and coats off so as not to bring any wet or mud into the house.
A screened porch is an open porch that is surrounded by screens to create more of an outside room. The screens provide protection from insects but let lots of air into the porch which is great for hotter climates.
A portico is a porch that is supported by columns and can also have arches. This gives the porch a very classical look.
An open porch is roofed but not enclosed by glass or screens. This type of porch is raised off the ground with a decking area to sit and enjoy the outside.
A farmers porch is a porch that is opened and has a roof and deck. The roof is most typically supported by beams and the edge of the farmer’s porch is surrounded by railings. It offers a nice place to sit outside and relax.
The average size of a porch in the UK is around 3 meters. This is because 3 meters is the limit a porch can be without having to apply for planning permission. This size adds nice character to a home as well as offering protection from the elements and a place to take off wet or muddy clothes before fully entering your home.
Droylsden Glass boasts over 40 years’ experience in the installation of thermally efficient and highly secure windows, doors and conservatories for homeowners throughout Manchester and Cheshire.
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