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Teras is a term used in several languages to denote a terrace: an outdoor living space that is directly connected to a building and designed for sitting, dining, or relaxing. In Indonesian and Turkish usage, teras typically refers to a porch, deck, or patio integrated with a residence, serving as an extension of indoor living to the outdoors. A terrace can be at ground level or elevated, and may be built from concrete, wood, stone, or tile. It is often paved or decked, and may include features such as railings, furnishings, shade structures, and planters. Drainage, weather resistance, and structural support are important design considerations, especially in exposed or wet climates.

Types include ground-level terraces that extend from a house, rooftop terraces built on flat or adapted roof

Design varies with culture and climate: tropical regions favor open, shaded terraces with durable, low-maintenance materials;

See also: terrace, veranda, deck, balcony.

surfaces,
and
projecting
balconies
on
upper
floors.
Terraces
are
used
for
dining,
relaxing,
socializing,
and
gardening,
and
can
contribute
to
climate
comfort
by
providing
shade,
promoting
cross-ventilation,
and
enabling
outdoor
living
in
urban
environments.
temperate
zones
may
use
covered
or
enclosed
terraces.
The
concept
is
closely
related
to
verandas,
decks,
patios,
and
balconies.