Porch vs Patio vs Deck vs Stoop vs Balcony. Discuss

[ctapraser]

So what do you call a deck with a roof? Why does a porch have to have a roof?

A porch, no.

 

[Terrel L. Shields]

Porch - Front or Back has a roof
GEP = Glass Enclosed Porch (sunroom?) or FEP = Frame enclosed porch or SEP - screen enclosed porch
Stoop - maybe roof, maybe not
Deck - Open deck is wood. A covered deck is wood. A covered deck on front is a front porch
Patio = concrete, pavers, rock...open...a. k. a. Patio Slab for concrete, generally less than 6" tall

But that's just me...call it whatcha will

 

[George Ellerman]

Hey all, just wanted to get some fellow appraisers input on the subject. Specifically I was hoping to clear up the definitions of these seemingly interchangeable terms.

I didn't have any luck finding older threads via search, sorry if it's a re-post.

I've seen a deck built over an old porch.
Would this be a Dorch or a Peck ?

 

[Mountain Man]

Stoop is a small entry area into the house, may have a shed roof or may not. It's just large enough to allow access to the entry door.

Porch is an attached exterior covered area large enough for several people. The intended use is for lounging or entertaining.

Deck is an attached exterior framed open area intended for lounging or entertaining.

Patio is an attached exterior masonry pad at grade for which the area is intended for lounging or entertaining.

Overall, porch = roof. Other than being a highly desirable feature in the south for shade and entertaining, it cost more $$$ than just a deck or patio open to the blazing sun.

 

[George Ellerman]

Stoop is a small entry area into the house, may have a shed roof or may not. It's just large enough to allow access to the entry door.

Porch is an attached exterior covered area large enough for several people. The intended use is for lounging or entertaining.

Deck is an attached exterior framed open area intended for lounging or entertaining.

Patio is an attached exterior masonry pad at grade for which the area is intended for lounging or entertaining.

Overall, porch = roof. Other than being a highly desirable feature in the south for shade and entertaining, it cost more $$$ than just a deck or patio open to the blazing sun.

Sounds to me like you Georgians do quite a bit of "lounging".

 

[Mr Rex]

A porch, no.

A deck with a roof is a covered deck. A porch without a roof is a porch. A porch with a porch is a covered porch. A porch too small for a couple of chairs is a stoop. A balcony is a deck or porch off an upper story. A patio is a grade level hard surface.

 

[residentialguy]

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[residentialguy]

Rex has a friend (Mike) over for a beer. They're Barbecuing up some brats.


Mike; This is a nice patio you have here, Rex
Rex: What do you mean? ...this is my house.
Mike: But it doesn't have a roof or walls
Rex: Neither does my porch you just walked in...what's your point?

 

[Mountain Man]

Sounds to me like you Georgians do quite a bit of "lounging".

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What else is one to do in the summer heat or mild fall and spring? Entertainment and having friends for "Dinner" is an important part of southern life...especially when you live on a lake!

 

[Mr Rex]

Rex has a friend (Mike) over for a beer. They're Barbecuing up some brats.


Mike; This is a nice patio you have here, Rex
Rex: What do you mean? ...this is my house.
Mike: But it doesn't have a roof or walls
Rex: Neither does my porch you just walked in...what's your point?

So what do you call an 8 x 20 masonry uncovered attachment at the same floor level as the interior on the front of a house on a crawlspace?