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skirt
Construction; Decks
A decorative board placed around the support structure of a deck to hide the structure below and give the deck a finished appearance. Skirts often are attached to the joists.
ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
Construction; Decks
An electrical safety device that instantly shuts down a circuit if leakage occurs, greatly reduces the risk of electrical shock. These devices commonly are built into outlets and ...
grade
Construction; Decks
A designation given to lumber indicating the amount of flaws and knots typically found in the wood. Most builders recommend using # 1 grade wood for building decks. Also, the ...
on center
Construction; Decks
A method of measuring distance between two structural members, such as joists, where you measure from the center of one member to the center of the other. Abbreviated O. C.
bridging
Construction; Decks
Boards placed perpendicularly between joists to stiffen the joists. Frequently, bridging is made from the same dimension lumber as the joists.
post cap
Construction; Decks
A small piece of wood attached to the top of the post to cover the post's wood grain and protect the post from the weather.
freestanding platform deck
Construction; Decks
A deck supported entirely by its own structure, typically used for remote decks.
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