Decks

Decks

Any outdoor floor attached to a building.

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Construction; Decks

A small rough sketch of the deck and its site.

bracing

Construction; Decks

Structural supports placed between posts and beams or joists to provide stability to the structure.

baluster

Construction; Decks

One of a series of vertical supports used between posts of a railing. Also called a spindle.

Regulations detailing accepted materials and methods of building, such as the size of the deck, setback distances, railing and stair construction, footing depths, fastening methods, lumber types for ...

cantilever

Construction; Decks

A construction method that involves extending the joists beyond the support beam or the support beam beyond the posts.

cap rail

Construction; Decks

The top horizontal piece of a railing, usually placed to give it a finished appearance.

composite decking

Construction; Decks

Deck boards manufactured from wood fiber and plastic to form a profile which requires less maintenance and generally has a longer lifespan than natural wood.