Verandah
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A verandah is a large balcony on the level of a ground floor. In Australia, especially in warmer northern climates, the word may also be applied to similar upper floor balconies, especially on pubs.
Colonial/Federation period domestic dwellings in Queensland and Northern New South Wales Australia are characterised by Verandahs, especially the Queenslander. They are also emblematic of the antebellum U.S. South.
Etymology
Its origin can be traced through Portuguese varanda ("balcony") to a Hindi and Bengali word barandah which refers to the open area around one's house. A verandah can either be full width of the frontage, or extend around the sides and sometimes rear of the building.
The word "verandah" is also a common word in Malayalam (Spoken in Kerala, India). A varandah is a part of traditional architecture of Kerala. It is an open balcony in the front side or around the main structure, invariably covered supported by pillars.
Other uses
Veranda is a brand of composite decking and railing which is a wood-alternative offering the look of wood without the drawbacks of corroding, splintering, termite damage, or decay. It is a composite material composed of recycled wood and plastic. It is non-toxic and environmentally friendly.
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