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Decks
Any outdoor floor attached to a building.
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concentrated load
Construction; Decks
The application of a relatively large force on a relatively small area.
dead load
Construction; Decks
The weight of the structure itself, which includes the plank system, support structure and any railings, built-in benches and other permanent features.
expansion and contraction
Construction; Decks
Boards expand when they heat up and contract when they cool down. Must be accounted for when spacing deck boards.
grade
Construction; Decks
A designation given to lumber indicating the amount of flaws and knots typically found in the wood. Example: construction common (aka con-common) is a grade of redwood containing sapwood; ...
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