Verandah brackets are a small detail that changes the whole look of a house. Choose well and they make the verandah feel finished and full of character. Choose the wrong style or scale and they can look stuck on. This guide covers the four things to get right: style, size, quantity and finish.
The short version: match the bracket style to the era of your home, check the size suits your posts and beam, allow two brackets per post, and paint them in your trim colour before you fit them.
1. Match the style to your home
The best bracket looks like it was always part of the house.
| Your home | Look for | Try |
|---|---|---|
| Queenslander | Classic curves, scrolls and roundels | Ashgrove, Wheel |
| Federation or cottage | Decorative, softer, more ornate shapes | Floral, Ashgrove |
| Country or farmhouse | Simple, sturdy, traditional shapes | Wheel, Harp |
| Modern or Hamptons-style | Clean lines and less detail | Harp |
If your fence has decorative post tops, choose a bracket with a similar feel so the fence and verandah look like a set. Curvy, traditional post tops like the Paris sit well with the Ashgrove or Floral.
2. Check the size
Ledro House verandah brackets come in one size per style, between 245mm and 255mm high and wide and 40mm deep. The exact size is on each product page. That suits the posts and beams on most Australian verandahs.
- Check the post face. The bracket should sit comfortably on the face of the post. On a standard 90mm or 100mm verandah post, a 40mm deep bracket sits neatly in the centre.
- Check the space under the beam. Make sure there's room below the beam for the full height of the bracket, clear of gutters, lights and doors.
- Mock it up. Cut a piece of card to the bracket's size and hold it in place. It's the quickest way to see how it will look from the street.
3. Work out how many you need
- Line posts: two brackets per post, one either side, running in line with the beam.
- Corner posts: these meet a beam in two directions, so they often take a bracket on each side of both beams.
- End posts against the house: usually one bracket, on the open side.
Walk the verandah, count the posts by type, and add a spare if you like having one on hand.
4. Plan the finish
Verandah brackets need to be painted, just like our post tops. Use a good quality exterior paint such as Dulux Weathershield. No sanding or primer is needed, and painting before you install is much easier than painting around the cut-outs once they're up. Once painted, they're suitable for Australian conditions.
- Match the posts for a classic, seamless look. White brackets on white posts is the traditional Queenslander finish.
- Match the trim to pick the brackets out as a feature against lighter posts.
How they install
Every Ledro House verandah bracket comes with a hidden mounting bracket. You screw the mounting bracket into the corner between the post and beam, then the decorative bracket locks onto it and covers it completely. A bead of exterior-grade silicone around the outside edge locks it firmly in place. No screws show on the finished bracket.
Quick answers
What size verandah bracket do I need?
Ledro House brackets come in one size per style, between 245mm and 255mm high and wide, which suits most Australian verandahs. Check the space under your beam and mock it up with card if you're unsure.
Can I get a custom size?
Our verandah brackets come in their listed size only.
What style suits a Queenslander?
The Ashgrove and Wheel are classic Queenslander choices.
Do they need painting?
Yes. Paint them with a good quality exterior paint before installing.
Find your verandah bracket
Ledro House verandah brackets are designed in Brisbane, made in Australia and ready to paint. Browse the verandah bracket range to compare the Ashgrove, Floral, Wheel and Harp side by side.