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.
Homes in St Petersburg and all around Florida often advertise a patio, porch, veranda or lanai. Whatâs the difference between them? A patio is typically an outdoor space adjacent to a residence that is paved and does not have a roof. It may use pavers, brick, stone or concrete (if itâs made of wood, it would typically be called a deck). Itâs used for relaxing, recreation or dining. In Spanish style homes it may refer to the interior courtyard.