You will need to consider the siding and roofing materials you would like to use to finish this space. And you might weigh the quality of exterior materials against their visibility. Also in the cost of the addition, be careful to factor in the permits needed and the work needed to prepare the foundation.
Envelope size - 4-3/8 x 5-3/4. Card paper size - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 (half a letter sized sheet). Finished card size - 4-1/4 x 5-1/2. A4: Envelope size - 4-3/4 x 6-1/4. Card Paper Size 8 x 12-1/4. Card finished size - 4-1/2 x 6-1/8.
This system was invented by Carl Linnaeus, around 1760. The most common size for index cards in North America and UK is 3 by 5 inches (76.2 by 127.0 mm), hence the common name 3-by-5 card. Other sizes widely available include 4 by 6 inches (101.6 by 152.4 mm), 5 by 8 inches (127.0 by 203.2 mm) and ISO-size A7 (74 by 105 mm or 2.9 by 4.1 in).