Patio

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A patio (, from Spanish: patio ['patjo]; "courtyard", "forecourt", "yard") is an outdoor space generally used for dining or recreation that adjoins a residence and is typically paved. In Australia the term is expanded to include roofed structures similar to a pergola which provides protection from sun and rain

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Construction

Patios are most commonly paved with concrete or stone slabs (also known as paving flags). Patios can also be created using bricks, block paving, tiles or cobbles. Besides, there now exist several kinds of patio materials. Here are named a few.

• Alumawood patio covers
• Aluminum patio and covers
• Acrylic patios
• Glass patios

Maps Patio

Restaurant patio

Patio is also a general term used for outdoor seating at restaurants, especially in Canadian English. While common in Europe before 1900, eating outdoors at restaurants in North America was exotic until the 1940s. The Hotel St. Moritz in New York in the 1950s advertised itself as having the first true continental cafe with outdoor seating. The Toronto Star welcomed that city's first patio in the 1960s. In the United States, blessed with a warmer and sunnier climate than Europe, outdoor dining grew rapidly in the 1960s and today is a popular dining experience in the warmer parts of the mainland.

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Decoration

The next 'obligatory' thing to have a proper-to-use patio is that by adding some furniture, decor, and accessories. The dining set, rugs, or outdoor umbrella are some stuff that will make the patio is enjoyable for some relaxing times.

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See also

• Andalusian Patio
• Arizona room
• Deck
• Porch
• Terrace garden
• Veranda

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Notes

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References

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External links

• Small patio and porch ideas
• Media related to Patios at Wikimedia Commons
• The dictionary definition of patio at Wiktionary

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