Ideas to Make a Trailer Porch

Wood Porch

• A wood porch, the most basic of porches, provides a place for people to sit outside and enjoy the weather. It also can be a place for outdoor cooking and entertaining. To add a wood porch to a trailer home, you must first check your local building codes and make sure your trailer has the proper foundation to support a porch. Nearly all mobile homes have sufficient size and stability for a wood porch, provided its foundation is standard. A wood porch is a great choice for those who enjoy being outdoors and are looking at affordable porch options. The homeowner who has a few basic carpentry skills can easily build a simple wood porch.

Screened-In Porch

• Trailer homes often are found in rural communities or on the outskirts of larger urban centers. Therefore, protection from the elements and flying insects can be an important consideration if you are contemplating adding a porch to your trailer. It is especially important to check your local building codes, as a screened-in porch may be considered a more substantial addition. A screened-in porch will cost a bit more than an open wood deck but is a good choice for those who like a little more protection from the elements. A screened-in porch also provides an option for more living space as it could eventually be turned into year-round living space.

Pet Quarters

• You also can design the porch that will be added to your trailer home as a place to house your pets. Because most trailer homes are low in terms of square footage, pets often get in the way. If your pet has a large crate, sleeping bed, and food and water implements, the space required can be quite large. If the porch you're designing is enclosed, you can add a doggie door to the back door. Consider proper ventilation for your pets if the temperatures are extreme.