During warmer months when the days are dry and evenings are warm. A great way to spend your free time is entertaining your friends, or just sitting outside relaxing, enjoying the fresh air. To fully appreciate these activities the construction of an outside area makes a lot of sense. If you want to add outdoor living space to your home, your two main choices are a deck or a porch.
The first distinction that can be made between decking and a porch is the location.
- A porch is typically found at the front of your house, is sheltered and functions as an area protected from the weather, where you can wait before entering the house.
- A deck is usually found at the back or to the side and is often used as a recreational area.
Deck vs Porch – The Main Difference
Porches and decks can actually be very similar in design, but decks are usually uncovered platforms, whereas porches are covered enclosures. Some homeowners merge both the styles together with a wraparound porch that has a side section that leads onto a back deck. Head over to Supa Group if you are interested in home extensions.
Porch Characteristics
The actual structure of a porch can be basic or elaborately constructed, The porch constructors will build it as a permanent structure attached to your house. The porch is an exterior structure, with a permanent covering which is often an extension of the house’s roof.
Deck Characteristics
Both porches and decks can be used for recreation, but the main reason decks are usually built is for relaxation. Decks are usually open platforms that deck builders construct from wood, however in recent years, in order to protect against bad weather and insects, deck builders have begun to add temporary covers.
Another major distinction between decks and porches is that, unlike porch construction, decks are not built as a permanent part of the home’s structure, but are just attached to the house. Unattached decks and floating decks are also available.
Another difference between a porch and a deck is the vast diversity between them in terms of function. Deck contractors build decks that can be used for a multitude of functions, a seating area, a bbq area, a surround for a pool or spa or an area to entertain.
