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top plate
Construction; Decks
Attached to the posts and the Top Rail to support the Top Rail and Balusters.
post
Construction; Decks
The vertical structural element that rests on the footing and supports , the beam.
cement
Construction; Decks
A powder that serves as a binding element in concrete and mortar. Also, any adhesive.
inset
Construction; Decks
An area of a deck that has been cut out to accommodate landscape elements such as trees.
pier
Construction; Decks
A masonry post. Piers often serve as above-grade footings for posts and often are made of pre-cast concrete.
actual dimensions
Construction; Decks
The exact measurements of a piece of lumber. For instance, a 2x4 (nominal dimensions) is actually 1 1/2 inches thick by 3 1/2 inches wide.
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