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Balcony
Balcony
An elevated platform affixed to a given room on the upper floor of the building.
Veranda
Veranda
An attached outdoor structure with a roof that runs along one or more sides of the house
Patio and pergola
Patio and pergola
May be attached to the house or be freestanding. It may or may not have a roof or even walls.
The biggest visual difference between a pergola and patio is in the roof. Typically, the roof of a pergola will consist of horizontal planks of woods and are flat and open. These days though, the word ‘pergola’ has become interchangeable with the use of a patio cover.
Flyover roof
Flyover roof
A structure that goes over your home's existing roof, giving your patio extra height, natural light and airflow, which helps to cool your outdoor living area.
Freestanding gazebo
Freestanding gazebo
Gazebos are freestanding, octagonal structures that tend to be confused with pergolas. The main point of difference between the two is that a pergola is more commonly built on the side of an existing structure, whereas a gazebo is a structure on its own that’s usually positioned as a focal point in the garden because of its decorative characteristics.
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