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[worksmart]

What's the difference between a terrace, a deck and a patio?
Thanks!

[Philo Kevetch]

Hello worksmart -

Terrace (Fr.) - a paved area adjoining a building (manor/villa) at gound

level, raised or rooftop

usually larger and more formal with surrounding balustrade and often

overlooking a prospect.


Deck (Gr.) - an outdoor floor attached to a building with no roof

usually made of wood and raised above ground level.


Patio (Sp.) - a paved outdoor space adjoining the the back of a house

often enclosed (fence/hedge) for privacy.

Are you building a house? Philo:)

[worksmart]

Thanks Philo.

And I am not building a house.
Wish I could build my own though.