One of the quintessential scenes of summer consists of the kids playing in the yard, while the parents sip beverage on the porch. This type of all-American scene doesn’t have to be just a dream, though. With the house plans that have a porch you can enjoy summer nights if you bundle up on your porch. Transform your every day living with wrap around porch house plans. You’ll find there are a number of benefits to adding on a porch.

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  1170 sq/ft     2 Bed     2 Bath

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2055 sq/ft     3 Bed    2 Bath

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2300 sq/ft     3 Bed     2 Bath

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  1410 sq/ft     3 Bed     2 Bath

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2322 sq/ft     3 Bed     2.5 Bath

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The Benefits of Wrap Around Porch House Plans

There’s nothing quite like a porch to help you connect with those who live around you. If you are relaxing on the porch, you naturally get into conversations with others around you, including your neighbors. You’ll also have a cozy outdoor spot to enjoy talking with your own family members. Porches also serve as a great spot for tables and chairs. So you can have meals outside without having to be in the grass. Overall, house plans with porches bring people together and help you and your family to further connect.

What Types of Homes Can Have Porches?

You might be wondering what style of home will fit with wrap around porch house plans. While most will work, the two most popular are Southern-style homes and country houses. It’s no wonder that so many people are looking to use southern house plans with wrap around porches because sitting on a porch is a very southern thing to do. Country house plans also go well with porches. These homes are designed to be in the country, so families can relax and enjoy nature without the city noise.

Consider wrap around porch houses which would add beauty, value, and connection to your everyday life.

Wrap Around Porches Add Value to the Home

When you choose small house plans with wrap around porch, you’re adding a lot of value to your home. This type of porch enables homeowners to enjoy outdoor space all around their house. It would add much-needed space to the home. Porches also elevate the resale value of the home. That’s because they cost money to add on, and are a great way to elevate your home’s asking price. Adding a porch is like insurance for the future. You know that lots of people are going to want to purchase a home with this feature, so you can raise the house price.

Porches Increase Curb Appeal

If you’ve ever driven by a home with a porch that wraps around, then you know how stunning they are. This kind of porch is not only functional, but it is also incredibly attractive to look at. Those who are driving by will see a comfortable home while you will add on a lot of charm for the future as well.

House construction drawings

What's included in House Plan Set drawings?

Construction Notes

Foundation Plan

Slab | Crawl | On request - Basement, Pier & Beam, etc.

General foundation design showing foundation layout with structural elements. There are three types of foundation to choose from: slab, crawl, and basement.

As in all building locations ground condition varies, your local structural engineer would need to approve foundation design and specify foundation structural elements.

Plumbing Plan

Shows the layout of plumbing fixtures with specifications.

Floor Plan

Indicates house layout with dimensioned walls, doors and windows.

Roof Construction Plan

Shows the layout and dimensions of the required roof structure such as rafters and beams. As show load requirement is different in each location your local structural engineer would need to approve and specify roof structural elements.

Roof Plan

Dimensioned roof layout indicating slopes, roof areas, chimneys, and decorative elements.

Sections

Cut through the building showing detailed floor, wall, and roof construction elements. Indicating room ceiling heights and structural element heights.

Elevations

Shows all sides of the house indicating building elements with its heights, specified materials, and all decorative elements.

Construction Details

Detailed house cut-away with outline specifications.

Electrical Plan

Floor plan layout indicating locations of electrical elements such as lightning, switches, outlets, etc.

HVAC Plan

Indicates location and specifications for heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

Furniture Plan

Representative floor plan layout indicating room sizes and suggested furniture layout. Useful during the interior design stage.

Door and Window Schedule

List or all windows and doors with indicated specifications for manufacturer.

General Specifications

Plumbing, electrical and mechanical specifications