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The art, trade, or work of building.
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nominal dimensions
Construction; Decks
The label given to a standard piece of lumber. For example, 2x4 is the name for a rough- cut piece of about 2x4 inches. It is then finished by planing and sometimes sanding it ...
easement
Construction; Decks
A legal right for restricted use of property by the easement holder. Easements often are granted to utility companies so they may service the utility lines running through a ...
pennyweight
Construction; Decks
A system of measuring the size of a nail. Originally derived from a unit of weight, pennyweight is represented by the letter "d. "
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