Custom Patio Builds

Many people use them interchangeably, but here’s how we define them.

A patio is any unraised, floored outdoor space designed for sitting and entertaining. The original Spanish style of patio was an open inner courtyard; today, most patios are covered and located next to houses. Most feature tiles or wooden decking, but concrete patios are also common.

A pergola is an attached or freestanding structure with at least four pillars or posts that covers a patio or path. It can be open (often, partially shaded by vines) or covered with a gable or skillion roof.

A verandah is a transitional space between indoors and outdoors. It runs alongside the main building, is covered (by either the main building’s roof or a separate skillion roof), and often features decking and railing. Verandahs tend to be longer and narrower than patios.

A porch is the outdoor space that precedes your front door. Porches are normally used to store shoes and greet guests, and may be raised or covered. Sometimes, they’re large enough to include seating. A porch can be part of a verandah.

A deck is a type of partially raised outdoor flooring. Decks normally include beams and support frames. They can be made from wood, steel or composite materials, and can be covered or uncovered. Most decks attach directly to a main structure.