In the 1500s other people began moving to North America. The first European settlers were Spanish and they settled in what is now Florida and the Southwest. In the 1600s, the French settled mainly in what is now Canada and the English came to live on the east coast of North America. Soon other Europeans joined them.
A porch has a roof and typically has the lower half if with a fancier railing or half wall to match the rest of the house and sometimes is completely closed in to become a sun porch. A deck rarely had a roof it is designed to be a big open space for gatherings BRAVO to those of you who actually knew the difference.
1 The differences between a patio and a deck. 2  The costs associated with each option and the potential ROI of adding either to your home. 3  Which option is best for you based on your home and unique needs.dditionally, according to this article from HouseLogic, a free source from the National Association of Realtorsâ¢, decks run around $33 per square foot while a patio might cost as low as $15 per square foot. In short, patios are usually cheaper than decks.