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14 front porch extension ideas for UK homes

/ Isobel Smith

IDeas for a front porch extension - image: @1950s_reno_virgin

You might not have given a front porch extension much thought, but they can be a ridiculously useful addition to your home, particularly in the UK. So many British homes are laid out in a way that, when you enter the front door, you go straight into the living room (or other living space). In practical terms, a front porch extension helps separate the two. This means less draughts every time you open the front door and less muddy boots straight onto the carpet. It’s essential to have a little hallway space to keep your home warm and clean during the winter months in Britain.  

From small, tasteful additions to letting a a front porch extension do over the whole front exterior of your house, we’ve gathered some of the most brilliant ideas to help you see how one could work on your home.

Idea for symmetrical front porch extension - image: @1950s_renovirgin

1. Finishing touches make a big impression

If you’re going to the effort of a full front porch extension then you really want to make sure you’re dressing it as beautifully as possible.

This gorgeous home pictured here uses symmetrical wall lights and potted little trees to make it look absolutely amazing.

They’ve also coordinated the door shade to the surrounding colour scheme.

Idea for steps in a front porch extension - image: @surreyhillscottageholidays

2. Make it grand with some steps

To be able to work steps into the lead up to your front porch extension, you’ll likely need a difference in ground height.

If you don’t have this, it may be possible to fit in a couple of shallow steps.

But, either way, it makes a huge difference visually and looks rather grand and splendid. It makes for a dramatic entrance!

Hallway entrance idea for a front porch extension - image: @vaughans_

3. Create a large hallway entrance

For larger homes, it’s important to get the scale of your porch design right to suit the rest of the building. You can create something stunning by building onto your entrance to make a hallway out of the front porch extension.

It can be simple in building style and interior decoration but giving yourself that extra space to get ready, to gather and to chat with visitors can bring so much joy to an ordinary front door.

Idea for a garage with front porch extension - image: @buildingwiththree

4.

Build across to bridge to a garage door

A really nifty way of elevating the whole front exterior of your house is to go big with your front porch extension.

This home has used the semi detached house layout to create a long front extension which bridges to the garage door and makes the whole thing an extension of the full house.

The nice touch of coordinating the garage and front door materials tops it off.

A front porch extension with a cabin look idea - image: @architecturecambridge

5. A cabin-look is truly unique

We’re not completely sold on this unless you’re living in a part of the UK with country vibes, but if you have the kind of house age and building style to suit it, you really ought to consider using some more unusual building materials like cladding.

This home has created a cabin-look for the front porch extension. They’ve kept the roof materials the same and used glass panels to make the porch open and welcoming.

Long layout idea for a front porch extension - image: @dpahomerenovations

6. Go long by extending either side

There’s no design rule that says you need to keep your front porch extension to the limits of the front door space.

If you have the available space and planning permission, add tonnes more floor space by building out either side, too.

You could squeeze in a larger hallway, a small downstairs toilet, a utility or a window seat in your front room.

Timber cladding idea for a front porch extension - image: @lifeinthebarn

7. Timber cladding can transform your exterior look

You can take adding a front porch extension as an opportunity to jazz up your entire house exterior.

This home has build a larger porch and finished it with timber cladding, transforming the overall look and dictating a point of the style for the rest of the house.

It can work really well with contrasting exterior materials if you want to make a statement.

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Idea for a coordinated look on a front porch extension - image: @grant_builders

8. Match your brickwork and window frames

If you want your front porch extension to look like its just part of the house and built at the same time, like its original, you really need to think about coordination.

You can do this with the roof materials and style, the window frames and especially the same kind of bricks.

It might take a little weathering to really settle in but it’ll be worth it.

Front porch extension idea with frosted glazing - image: @town.endlane

9. Knock through into a glass front porch

We love this idea for a front porch extension because it almost looks like a small front conservatory.

By building a glazed structure, you can let the light travel through when you knock through where the old front door has been and use it as an extension of the living area.

Protect your privacy with some tasteful frosted panels and make it a transitional space.

Idea for an open front porch extension - image: @poppy_construction

10. Keep an open extension

You don’t always need to build a contained room to make a front porch extension.

This home has used coordinating brickwork and a thick timber frame to build an open porch, bridging the function of the space to the outdoors and protecting from the rain but keeping it open to the elements.

For some people it looks a little too unfinished but for others it’s a really nice middle ground if you want to add some structural appeal to your facade.

Long open front porch extension idea - @homewithlaurajayne

11. A long open structure adds something different

You might be surprised by how much an open structure with a protective roof can add. This home has used a front porch extension to stretch out sideways.

This protect the garage and gives more undercover parking space, covers the front door with beautiful wood beams and covers the front bay window to make space for gorgeous greenery.

Side door idea for a front porch extension - image: @catrin. stuarthome

12. Make more of a side front door

Quite often in UK semi detached houses, you find a side entrance, leaving the front for bigger windows.

In a situation like this, it really pays off to build an extension on the side door to make it just as visually impressive as if it were on the front.

This looks all the better if you can keep the door facing to the front and replace the same shape of the main house with your extension.

Semi wrapped porch idea for a front extension - Image: @no3_home_reno

13. Use your semi for a corner wrapping porch

We love a semi-detached home here at Fifi McGee and they also make the perfect opportunity to make something of a front porch extension.

Go big on adding more square feet by using the corner to build out and to the side, adding another small room to make more of a hallway.

If you’ve got the space, this can add so much more living space to your home and it looks absolutely stunning.

Glazed idea for a front porch extension - image: @alternative.home.solutions

14. Glazed and able to see through

If you want to create something visually light for your front porch extension then you should consider a glazed structure, similar to a conservatory but on a smaller scale.

This keeps the whole thing looking open and you can see through the interior front door.

The big difference, though, is that there’s space to take muddy boots off and stop the cold arm from getting in.

Which of these smashing ideas has caught your eye? Is there one in particular which would really look good on your home? What kind of porch set up do you have? We’d love to chat!

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Porch Ideas: Designs That Will Elevate Your Home's Entrance

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Porch ideas come in all shapes and sizes, but what they have in common is helping to frame the entrance to your home, creating a sense of depth to a flat-faced house, as well as providing some protection from the elements.  

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While a simple open porch might help you stay dry while trying to open your front door, and enclosed porch extension can provide an 'airlock' to help prevent mud and dirt from being tracked into your home. 

Whether you're searching for porch ideas for a self build project as part of your external design, or are looking to add or replace a porch while renovating a house, there are plenty of designs available that can really enhance your home's kerb appeal.  

Take a look at our gallery of porch examples and how each could benefit your build or renovation. 

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1. This Enclosed Porch Idea Shelters you From the Elements

(Image credit: Anglican Home Improvements)

This traditional-style porch from Anglican Home Improvements , with its tiled gable roof, is a great example of an enclosed porch.  

Where hallway space is limited, an enclosed porch like this acts almost like a small extension, where muddy boots and wet outerwear can be shed and stored. Including plenty of glazing in the design ensures the spaces beyond are not dark and gloomy. 

2. Create a Wind Shield for Your Porch on an Exposed Elevation 

(Image credit: Oak Designs Co)

While an open, roofed porch may be able to protect your front door from the rain, wind is a different story. This porch by Oak Designs Co features glazing on one side to protect the door from the wind, meaning you're less likely to get blown about when entering the house, but also saving your door furniture from rattling in strong gusts or the door blowing open. 

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3. Oak Frame Porches Aren't Only for Oak Frame Houses 

(Image credit: Border Oak)

Even those without an oak frame home can benefit from the warmth and character that a timber framed porch can add to a house.  

This design, from Border Oak , is self-supporting, like all their oak frame porches, meaning it stands against the house as opposed to being structurally integrated. 

Kits are prefabricated off site, ready to be assembled by your builder or even on a DIY basis. 

4. Create a Simple Overhang Porch 

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A simple overhang can be visually stunning. This design, seen with a striking textured bronze pivot door from Urban Front , has been planted on top with a green roof — a brilliant porch idea to steal.

Consider incorporating porch lighting ideas within your canopy (integrated spotlights work well) and security cameras. 

(Image credit: Ion Glass)

This jaw-dropping porch idea is from Ion Glass . The structural glass porch has been added to a heritage barn conversion, proving that traditional buildings can really benefit from a striking contemporary addition such as this. 

Fully frameless glass has been used in order not to detract from the traditional characteristics of the barn, whilst the steeply sloping roof of the porch follows the same line as the original barn roof.

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6. Extend Your Porch Into a Useful Veranda

(Image credit: Border Oak/Jeremy Phillips)

A full-width porch, or veranda, is a staple design feature of many New England-style houses, but is also a practical and beautiful addition to any country home.

The veranda is definitely one porch idea worth considering, providing protection from the elements along with a practical space in which to store logs and house Wellies and boot racks.

A veranda can also provide the perfect spot to sit and watch the sun set (or rise), so include some kind of seating too. 

This oak framed veranda was designed by Border Oak . 

7. Use Glazing to Create a Sympathetic Porch for an Older Property 

(Image credit: IQ Glass)

Proving that owners of listed buildings need not give up on porch ideas that might be less than traditional in their appearance, this glazed porch from IQ Glass has been added to a Grade II listed building as part of its renovation.  

The design has not only extended the internal space, but the glazing also ticks all the boxes from a conservation point of view, in that it allows the original brick exterior to show through and clearly delineates the old from the new. 

(Image credit: Dan Welldon)

This imposing porch feels completely in proportion with the grand scale of this home, renovated by XUL Architecture . However, where the depth of the porch could have lead to a dark spot, also affecting the light in the hallway via the door fanlights, rooflights have been integrated into the porch, to ensure it's well-served with natural light. 

9. Use Structural Columns for a Grand Porch Idea

(Image credit: Haddonstone)

Those after porch ideas for a Georgian-style properties should most certainly be considering stone as a material for the structure. 

This design, made from cast stone, by Haddonstone , frames the grand entrance to this historic renovation project perfectly. 

Ensure the style of the columns and portico match the era of the house you working on.  

10. Go Minimalist With a Built-in Porch Idea

(Image credit: Urban Front)

As part of the overall design of this contemporary home, the porch has been incorporated into the façade. 

This has resulted in a generous covered space that really draws the eye towards the front door — an oversized iroko design from Urban Front . 

An front door that is built into the overall form of a house helps to create a seamless, unfussy design. 

11. Add Depth to a Flat House with a Canopy Porch

(Image credit: Border Oak)

Some new houses can suffer from a distinct lack of depth and appear a little 2D. Adding even a simple canopy-style porch can really elevate the exterior, injecting character and individuality. 

This small oak-framed canopy, from Border Oak , features characterful clay roof tiles to tie in with the main house — its dainty proportions ensure no light is blocked from the internal entrance beyond. 

12. Try a Timber Porch Kit

(Image credit: The English Porch Co. )

This elegant timber porch is from The English Porch Company . 

This particular design, The Ascot, can be specified to extend right the way across the front of a house, and can also be designed to incorporate glazing and a front door.

The porch is supplied in kit form, and it is estimated that it should take a competent DIYer around a day and a half to install, with a little assistance in areas. 

You get to choose sizes, the type of wood used and play around with the design until you are completely happy. 

13. Create a Reception Space with a Large Porch

(Image credit: Oak Designs Co)

When a porch gets to a certain size, you may consider it more of an extension than a porch, but it acts in the same way, framing the entrance to your home and providing extra usable space. 

This large glazed porch extension from Oak Designs Co offers a reception space to the house, including space to park a pram. 

14. This Porch Idea Retains Access to the Garden 

(Image credit: Ollie Hammick)

This small porch extension created by Brosh Architects creates a boot room for storage of shoes and coats, while retaining access to the garden with a front and rear door.  

The small porch uses exposed brick for the walls and floors in its interior, creating the feeling that it is somehow still external to the house, acting as a reception for muddy shoes before entering the main house. 

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Natasha is Homebuilding & Renovating’s Associate Editor and has been a member of the team for over two decades. An experienced journalist and renovation expert, she has written for a number of homes titles. She has renovated a terrace and is at the end of the DIY renovation and extension of her Edwardian cottage. She is now looking for her next project.

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    Word Porch Makes you think of a summer evening sitting in your comfortable chair and watching the world go by as you sip on a tall cool drink? While homes have become more oriented toward the back rather than the front yard, the porch has never gone out of style. Like any open room, a porch is an extension of its living space, whether extended at the front as a welcome haven, at the back as a screened or covered way to experience the outdoors, or wrap around the house, for easy open exit from any door. nine0006

    When designing a new porch, contact an architect and licensed contractor to ensure it is designed correctly. Unlike a patio or deck, a porch is an extension of the home and the architect knows her or her way through the design and structural challenges that will be encountered.

    Types of porches

    It's not a patio or deck - it's a porch. Know what type it is before building, constructing or decorating:

    • Open Porch : This is the type most commonly associated with front porches, those with wide steps leading up to the porch
    • Wraparound : Often seen in older homes, these porches start at the entrance and literally wrap around at least one corner and side of the house; sometimes two.
    • Screened Porch : Popular in areas with four seasons and lots of insects (such as mosquitoes) in summer, these porches give you fresh air even in the rain. nine0021
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  • Farmhouse Berkshire

    Christine Sprague's 215-year-old home in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts has a low porch with pillars and wood flooring. The front entrance is oriented towards the road, looking towards the green field - an unusual orientation, indicating that the road was likely entered after the house was built. nine0006

  • Southwest Porch

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  • Coastal Queen Anne

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  • Farmhouse Porch

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  • Violet porch

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  • Old Virginia Porch

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    Design: Landscape: Wade Graham Landscape Studio, LLC; Interiors: Tim Barber Ltd; Construction: D.C. Williamson General Contracting

  • Key Largo

    Lanai style covered porch offers views normally reserved for a once in a lifetime vacation. Imagine enjoying Mai Tais as you take in the changing sunset and palm trees silhouettes every day as the owner of this beautiful home designed by Michael Wolk Design Associates. Because it's "shielded", contemporary contemporary furniture such as the Saarinen dining set and the Bentwood Aalto chair are safe from the elements.

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    Another project from Michael Wolk Design Associates, this contemporary Miami single-family home is sophisticated yet comfortable, as evidenced by this top-floor covered porch that is a private spot to soak in the sun, view the summits trees and soft breezes, Outdoor furniture is modern with a concrete coffee table.

  • Contemporary

    A rare two-story Midcentury modern home in Orange County, California, features a second-story porch or balcony that spans the entire length of the home and expands living space. nine0006

    Original designer: George Bissell, 1960s

  • Chicago Traditional

    This traditional Chicago home from Siena Custom Builders features a gable entrance, flat roof, half columns and stone pedestals or bases.

  • Ohio

    The owners of this Clintonville, Ohio home desired a traditional screened porch that matched the architectural scale and details of their home. The Cleary's remodeling took two months, during which the old brick porch, gazebo and stairs were removed. In its place: a fun porch with eclectic details that reflect the artistic style of the homeowners, built with composite materials for decking, trim and railings for ease of maintenance and built to last. The project developer was Robert Raskin and the project developer was Katherine Brassfield. nine0006

  • Sausalito Houseboat

    A two-story houseboat in the enviable Sausalito, north of San Francisco, decorated in coastal whites with hints of blue. Nest Design Co. spent this whimsical charm on the porch, with light blue walls, white trim, a Scandinavian-style dining table and square planters filled with unfussy succulents.

  • Colorado Horse

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  • Rear cover

    "The overall goal of any 'adding' to a home is to make it look like it's always been there, even if it's in the backyard of the home," says designer Cathy Petruzzo of Harth Builders. All new trimmings, roof shingles and other features were matched to the existing home. The flooring is TimberTech, which should be easier to maintain and last longer than real wood in the Pennsylvania climate. “Our clients wanted to enjoy their covered porch as much as possible during the warmer months, so we installed a ceiling fan,” says Petruzzo. “External ceiling fans are great for keeping nasty bugs out. We also designed stairs on both sides of the cabin for easy access to any part of the yard. Now it's a great outdoor space for entertaining family and friends."

  • Covered Cabin

    The owners of this Philadelphia home, refurbished by JC Schell, did their research and chose a Victorian color scheme that matches the period and fits in well with the neighborhood.

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  • Semi-Wraparound

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  • Pebble Traditional Style

    While homeowners wanted a new home, they wanted it to look like it was built in the same period as the old homes in Palo Alto, California's Silicon Valley . Fergus Garber Young Architect designed a shingle style home in which part of a second story roof extends downward to create a large porch that is a feature of shingle style architecture. Hanging lanterns - Cape Cod and Cabot's hard spot in the Mountain Cist, have been used on wood shingles and tear horizontal siding. nine0006

  • View of Rhode Island

    Rhode Island has over 400 miles of coastline and this beautiful covered porch offers views of sailboats, marinas and islands. Design company Digs, decorated in white and blues to reflect the sand and ocean.

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    This 1910 bungalow has been completely renovated in the Atlanta Historic District. Historic Concepts reconfigured the original plan to make the most of the home's 1,200 square feet, updating the home for contemporary living while remaining true to its historic architectural character. The crown molding was custom-made to match the original woodwork, and the stair doors were salvaged from houses of the same era in nearby neighborhoods. Once dark and dated, the restored home has an air of authenticity, incorporating the best of what's new, while reclaiming and enhancing the charm of the past. The original-fresh paint front door brightens it up and makes the porch an inviting open space. nine0006

  • Gingerbread

    The front porch of this impressive house built in 1865 on the mountain. Kisco, New York has been restored by Sunrise Building & Remodeling, Inc. to return it to its former glory. The style is gingerbread, which is often used interchangeably with Victorian, or to describe the extremely detailed look of Victorian, with swirls, perforations, staples, and tears that give the building a very decorative look.

  • Modern master

    This custom designed craftsman from ACM Design is built on dark gray tiles painted with heavy beams and stone. It is located at an elevation of 4,300 feet in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. The contemporary rustic covered porch offers breathtaking views of the mountains and surrounding Waynesville.

  • Patriotic Porch

    Cape May, NJ home is decorated for every Patriotic holiday with fresh painted trim, red exterior and US flag. nine0006

  • Vancouver House

    This home near Vancouver, British Columbia is a popular filming location and was seen in the television series Millenium and X-Files . also echoes the porch curve and is an unusual feature for a rooftop.

  • Maryland-Porch

    The low-level front porch, designed by Laura Thomas Studio in Baltimore, Maryland, features columns that support thin arches to the sides and front of the house. nine0006

  • Ranch Renovation

    The small carpenters' overall goals for renovating this 1950s ranch house were to enlarge and update the kitchen, add a larger bedroom and bath, create a more comfortable living space on the ground floor and change the character of the house both inside and out. When designing the second story and adding a covered porch and screened back porch, the house's roof changed dramatically and the ranch's horizontal orientation was reversed. The home now has style and character that the homeowner feels it once lacked, giving them more of what they wanted in the home without having to move. nine0006

  • Lake Minnetonka

    Minnesota is known for its thousands of lakes, and Design Innovations' long porch overlooking Lake Minnetonka is a stylish and casual space to relax, stargaze and even mosquito-free outside thanks to retractable screens.

  • Historic Vancouver

    The Shaughnessy neighborhood in Vancouver, California is made up of many large historic homes, including this master. Designed by Feature Project Limited, the home is painted in purples with an off-white finish and features a porch-covered porch supported by tapered columns. nine0006

    Architect: Loy Leyland

  • Hanging Swing

    Cambridge Massachusetts-based Hammer Architects designed this covered or screened porch that places homeowners outdoors without being exposed to sudden rainstorms or insects.

  • Toronto Porch

    Half columns are supported by pedestals on this porch designed by Nestplan in Toronto, Canada. The purple front door enlivens the exterior and serves as a focal point. nine0006

  • Georgia Porch

    Renewal Design Build created an old-fashioned solarium-style porch that is a convenient place to gather at any time of the year to enjoy the view of neighboring houses or watch the leaves change.

  • Victorian Bay

    Specially designed Victorian home designed by architect James Keller and built by Stokkers & Co. offers views of New York's Huntington Bay and the sound of Long Island. The exterior of the house has a multi-headed roof and a large tower located above an expansive porch that wraps around most of the house. Akke Woodwork has created intricate details. nine0006

  • Georgian Peach

    Ideally, the front porch should be big enough to collect loads, like this open room from the Georgian front wing. Seating space is important as it has enough space to walk around furniture and each other comfortably. A smart landmark for a porch should have a minimum depth of 6 feet, though 8-10 is preferred, and double the swing of a 36-inch-wide front door.

  • Kiawa Island

    Kiawa Island South Carolina Barrier Island is the perfect location for this Cumulus designed home that features a winding covered porch overlooking the surrounding forest and beaches.

  • Historic Renovation

    Historic Alston Avenue in Fort Worth, Texas is a feast for lovers of vintage architecture, including this gorgeous porch and home from Mission Accomplished Design, which is basically a fully open living room. nine0006

  • Carolina Jessemin Cottage

    Atlantic Archives designed porch window looks like an updated version of your grandparents' house with some light cues added to add a festive vibe.

  • Mod Porch

    Billinkoff Architects' luxurious enclosed porch features large wood-framed windows and contemporary furnishings.

  • Porch in round

    The Baldwin Architectural Group incorporated intricate details such as balustrades, spindle columns and railings that adorn this Maryland circular porch.

  • Historic Chappa Pineapple House

    Fivecat Studio Architecture designed modern features such as tiled slabs, rugged decking and dual driveway to the historic residence in Chappa, New York.

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    Corruption has its history in early America and is often associated with simpler times and lifestyles, free of distractions on the small screen. Traditionally, one thinks of the physical front porch as an open room attached to the front of a house or residence.

    A low structure - often with a roof - located at the entrance to a house or building. The porch usually has no windows and is an open living area. nine0006

    Hangers can also be covered or shielded to provide protection from insects or extreme weather conditions. In the early 1900s, roofs were often built on houses. Among their many uses, the porch is:

    Also Known As: Balcony, Equipped Porch, Covered Guarded Area, Equipped Porch, Patio past our house.

    ❓ What is a porch?

    👉 First, let's figure out what, in fact, is a porch. The general definition says that this is an extension to the house, which serves as an entrance and exit from it. It has a staircase (or at least a few steps), as well as a canopy (this condition is optional). In most cases, this design has a decorative appearance. nine0006

    ❓ What is a covered porch?

    👉 covered. The first type is predominantly found in private cottages. Often, right behind the porch in such houses is a patio or terrace. The porch consists of an open platform and steps, of which there can be a different number. If there are more than three, the porch should be equipped with railings.

    ❓ How to furnish a porch?

    👉 the porch should have lighting (spotlight from above), additional LED lighting with a tape along the perimeter or rim of the steps is possible; in cold regions, an unheated or heated vestibule can be equipped. Building codes and regulations (SNiP), as well as GOST, regulate the main parameters for arranging the porch.

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