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.
A3 and A4 are international standards for paper size. They are widely used in the UK and many other countries. Not in the US, of course. Compared to US paper sizes, the A3 is close to Tabloid and the A4 to Letter. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pap...