Nope, terraces and balconies are not synonyms of each other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apart from the size, the terrace and balcony differ in terms of location and construction. A terrace is typically built from the ground floor which is then elevated or structurally fixed from the foundations upwards. In modern times, terraces can be found on upper floors or on the rooftop called Rooftop Terraces. These are open spaces that are typically fixed from the top of the roof. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since a terrace is structurally attached to the ground, it can either be attached to a building or completely detached. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the other hand, balconies are always on the upper floors and are fixed to a room or building. The structure uses either cantilever form of the structural system or with one side fixed from the buildings\u2019 main foundations and the other side supported by columns. It is always fixed to a building or house and is never detached. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The terrace is much larger with more than one access point while a balcony is smaller with only one access. Terraces are for large gatherings while a balcony is just perfect for a romantic dinner for two. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re still confused, remember these: The word terrace comes from the Latin \u2018terra,\u2019 or earth. And so, terraces are slightly elevated portions of ground. Perhaps that\u2019s why the Philippine wonder wasn\u2019t called the Rice Balconies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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References:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat’s the Difference Between a Balcony and a Terrace?\u201d Patio Productions, March 2, 2020. https:\/\/www.patioproductions.com\/blog\/home-decor\/difference-between-a-balcony-and-a-terrace\/.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DesignRulz. \u201cDifference Between a Terrace and a Balcony.\u201d DesignRulz, March 30, 2017. https:\/\/www.designrulz.com\/design\/2015\/07\/difference-between-a-terrace-and-balcony\/.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTerrace.\u201d Merriam-Webster. Merriam-Webster. Accessed July 28, 2020. https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/terrace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Nope, terraces and balconies are not synonyms of each other. Apart from the size, the terrace and balcony differ in terms of location and construction. A terrace is typically built from the ground floor which is then elevated or structurally fixed from the foundations upwards. In modern times, terraces can be found on upper floors […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":536,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-535","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-american-colonial-period-2"],"yoast_head":"\n