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shade structure
Construction; Decks
A structure built above decks, usually of posts and lattice, to provide a shaded area on the deck.
joist hanger
Construction; Decks
A pre-manufactured metal piece typically attached to a ledger or beam to support a joist. Joist hangers should be galvanized.
chalk line
Construction; Decks
An enclosed reel of string coated with colored chalk and used to mark straight lines by pulling the string taut and snapping the string, leaving a line of chalk marking a line. ...
plain-sawn boards
Construction; Decks
Boards sawn from a log so that the face of the board is at an angle less than 30 degrees to the growth rings in the log. Sometimes referred to as flat-sawn boards. See also ...
machine bolt
Construction; Decks
A bolt typically configured with a hex head and nut and a blunt end. Meant to hold two pieces (usually the support structure) by pinning them together, the threads hold only the ...
cap rail
Construction; Decks
The top horizontal piece of a railing, usually placed to give it a finished appearance.
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