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nail set
Construction; Decks
A short shaft of metal with a narrow blunt point used to set nail heads below the surface of wood by placing the blunt end on the nail head and striking the other end with a ...
fascia board
Construction; Decks
The boards used to cover rim joists and end joists (also known as face boards).
rim joist
Construction; Decks
A board fastened to the end of the joists, typically opposite of the ledger.
rail post
Construction; Decks
A vertical structural support for the railing, sometimes also supporting the deck itself and extending down to a footing. Rail posts usually are thicker than balusters and are ...
post anchor
Construction; Decks
A metal piece attached to or imbedded in the footing that attaches the post to the footing and keeps the post from being exposed to moisture in the ground.
zoning laws
Construction; Decks
Laws adopted by local governments that restrict the location and type of new construction.
buglehead screw
Construction; Decks
A screw with a curved taper between the head and shank or threads so it doesn't tear the wood when screwed down flush with the surface.
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