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Decks
Any outdoor floor attached to a building.
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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.
structural integrity
Construction; Decks
A structure's uncompromised ability to safely resist the required loads.
sub-structure
Construction; Decks
The deck construction that is located below, and supports the deck boards and railing system. Components include joists and hangers, ledgers, rim joists, beams, posts, anchors and footers.
wind load
Construction; Decks
The lateral pressure on a structure in pounds per square foot, due to wind blowing in any direction.
