In the photo below a pergola type roof was added to create shade.
Extending the roof line to create a front porch.
This cost did not include any labor or waste disposal fees.
Rather than crowd the porch with furniture dueling porch swings were hung and guests are encouraged to pull out chairs.
The cost of extending my 30 foot long roof overhang 14 inches was 340 or 11 50 per running foot for materials.
A good estimate for a contractor to do this same roof overhang extension would range from 50 to 85 per running foot.
As aptly shown in this example you can create a big porch space similar to that of a veranda using wooden pillars to support the tin roof.
Front porch shed roof.
If you want to expand it without a lot of renovation to what is already there you will need to make sure all the materials and colors and you may want to consider extending the roof to cover the rest of the newly added porch.
The homeowner widened and deepened the front stoop turning it into a porch that s 28 by 8 feet.
Try to envision this home without the extended porch it makes a huge difference.
Whether covered or not extending a small porch with a terrace can make your entrance more inviting.
Consider the current style of the porch you have.
Tour the 660 square foot cottage.
Strong and sturdy this should do you good in most weather condition.