This is the name given to the covered place located next to the façade of a construction .
This word has its etymological origin in Catalan, specifically in “porxe”, which can be translated as “shed at the entrance of a building”. However, that term, in turn, comes from Latin. More precisely, it comes from “porticus”, which means “porch” and which emanates from the noun “porta”, which is synonymous with “door”.
The porch is a space that is closed in its upper sector and open laterally. It can be built on the side, in the back or in the front area of a building, functioning as an annex to the interior environments.
Generally the porch is next to the entrance , serving as an anteroom. These structures are common in homes, but they can also appear in other types of buildings, such as different types of public buildings.
Because they are roofed, porches have pillars or columns . The side openings, on the other hand, allow air circulation.
The porch, in short, is constituted as a transition area between the interior and exterior of the house. It is usually used to enjoy the outdoors but without leaving the property and without the direct impact of the sun or rain thanks to the roof. When entering the residence, meanwhile, the entrance porch allows the door to be opened under the shelter of the upper deck.
Specifically, among the different types of porch that a house can have, we can highlight the following:
-Closed porch, which is one that has glazing to protect from adverse weather conditions and that nevertheless allows you to enjoy spectacular views. Glazing that can be opened or closed as desired at any time.
-Wooden porch, which, as its name indicates, is made entirely of wood.
- Columned porch, which is identified by the columns that support it. It is neoclassical.
-Encompassing porch, which is one that is very common to find in homes in the United States and is characterized by the fact that it covers the entire house in question.
-Attached porch. This, as its name indicates, is manufactured to be attached to the house, so it is an extension of that. It is usually made of wood, but it can also be made of aluminum, for example.
-Farm porch is one that only covers the entrance to the home.
-Porch with stairs, which is the one that has the particularity of including a staircase to access it and, therefore, to the house.
It is important not to confuse the notion of porch with Porsche . This term, written with an initial capital letter and with S after the R , names a brand of automobile.
Porsche is a German manufacturer founded in 1931 by engineer Ferdinand Porsche and his son Ferry . The company's specialization is high-end automobiles, especially the famous Porsche 911 model .