Match each item with a statement below.

A. Covered structure attached to the front or rear entrance of a building.
B. A flat-floored roofless area adjoining a house, constructed above grade, most commonly made from wood or a synthetic wood substitute.
C. An outdoor space for dining or recreation that adjoins a home and is often built directly on grade, using stone, tile, brick, or concrete.
D. Is durable and inexpensive but is susceptible to cracking and warping.
E. Can be machined, handled, and disposed of like standard lumber.
F. It doesn't crack, warp, or rot, and it can be worked with standard woodworking tools.


A. Porch
B. Deck
C. Patio
D. Pressure treated lumber
E. Thermally treated lumber
F. Plastic decking

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