The Difference between a Patio and a Deck

Did you ever wonder what the difference is between your patio and your deck? How do you know which one will suit your outdoor living environment better? What are the main differences in functionality of a deck and a patio set?

For starters, Patio is actually a Spanish words that means a courtyard of a house or a building. A courtyard is typically defined as an open space surrounded by walls or in an area of ground which is adjacent to a building. How a patio differs from a courtyard is that id does not have to be surrounded by walls, or a building for that matter. It is an open space but it can be either attached or detached from the house. Patios are often designed with the landscape in mind. They are built with a variety of materials such as concrete, stone, tile, brick, pebbles and rocks, or pea gravel. Most patios are set on top of a concrete slap or a pebble base. They are built on ground level and are traditionally viewed with an outdoor Patio Dining Set. Patios are the outdoor spaces in which families eat their meals and spend time with nature.

Decks like patios can be attached to a house or building or they can be freestanding. Decks are typically built to take advantage of a desirable view. They are constructed at different levels and therefore need railings. Decks are primarily made of wood or a composite wood material. Certain vinyls such as Trex are sometimes used as well. The most popular woods for decks include cedar, redwood, and pressure-treated pine. Certain types of these woods are insect resistant, making them perfect for outdoor comfort.

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Patio Dining Q&A

Does a kitchen in a terrace house have to have an external door?

I have a friend who has a kitchen door that leads to the garden, but they wish to get rid of that door and have a patio door in the dining room. The kitchen leads into a hall, which then leads to the dining room.

He lives in England.

Any help would be appreciated.

im a builder in uk ...no you don't need a door in kitchen ....no building reg to say so either ..i have just fitted new kitchen in exactly that layout building control was fine

Ikea table outdoors??

I bought and ikea dining room set a couple of years ago. Now I moved and dont have enough room for it, I want to know what can I do to protect it, or at least make it last a little longer if I put it outdoors (My patio is covered, so no direct sunlight or direct rain will hit it...but its still outdoors) . Or should I just keep it totally indoors? Any ideas, dont want to get rid of it yet, but if it wont last long at all out there Ill rather sell it. Hee is the item description so u guys can see what material it is. Ikea stuff, you know...
Table top/ Extension leaf/ Leg: Particleboard, Ash veneer, Stain, Clear acrylic lacquer
Underframe: Ash veneer, Stain, Clear acrylic lacquer

Once the veneer starts to warp from moisture, it's ruined. You can't sand and restain. Paint is the only thing to do to fix it. Particleboard isn't to good for outdoors either. You couldn't fix that. So I say, indoors.