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Decks
Any outdoor floor attached to a building.
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linear feet
Construction; Decks
The total length of required lumber. For example, three 8-foot-long 2x4s and four 6-foot-long 2x4s both would be described as 24 linear feet of 2x4s.
beam
Construction; Decks
A horizontal support member on which joists rest. Beams usually are supported by posts.
incised wood
Construction; Decks
Wood with slots cut into the side of the wood so that preservative chemicals can penetrate more deeply during pressure treatment. Western species of wood don't absorb preservative chemicals as easily ...
remote deck
Construction; Decks
A freestanding platform located away from the house, typically placed for a good view.
mason's line
Construction; Decks
String that does not stretch, making it useful to establish horizontal lines when laying out the various heights of a deck.
