The verandas with anodized aluminum structure are aesthetically very pleasant, even up close, and can be customized with many shades of color which, thanks to the resistance to atmospheric agents of this material and the process for imprinting the colour, without the use of surface paints, they are kept unchanged over time and without the need for maintenance. Furthermore, the structure can be assembled quickly, even without a real foundation, because aluminum is light and easily shaped. Thanks to the ease of assembly and the low cost of the main material, the aluminum veranda is cheaper than structures in PVC, wood, masonry sunroom additions in San Jose, CA
In summary, the pros of painted aluminum verandas are: aesthetics, resistance, lightness, economy.
Wooden porch
PRO. The wooden veranda has an undoubtedly pleasant appearance, with a sure aesthetic result, it lends itself to infinite customization of shapes and colors and can also be covered internally in plasterboard, to simulate the plaster of the house walls, which cannot be done with PVC or aluminum. Other great advantages of the wooden structure are the excellent insulation, both thermal and acoustic, and the solidity of the structure which allow you to create a livable environment all year round, just as if the house had an extra room.
In summary, the pros of wooden verandas are: aesthetics, solidity, insulation.
Masonry veranda
The main advantages of the veranda with masonry bearing structure concern the possibility of mounting a heavy and well-insulated roof and of using solid bricks for the vertical opaque structures that support the windows. In fact, the masonry verandas are habitable like the rest of the house, thanks to their perfect insulation and the solidity of the opaque parts, and from an aesthetic point of view they can be built in any desired shape or style
Mixed structures or coupled materials
Manufacturers are increasingly offering verandas made with structures in coupled materials, in particular there is a tendency to combine aluminum on the outside, because it is resistant to bad weather and aesthetic alterations, and wood or PVC for the inside, in order to ensure perfect insulation. Verandas with mixed load-bearing structures are also successful, like the one in the photo, where the wooden roof ensures insulation and aesthetics, and the PVC glass closures reduce the cost compared to windows with an all-wood structure.