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rift-sawn boards

Construction; Decks

Boards sawn from a log so that the face of the board is at an angle between 30 degrees and 60 degrees to the growth rings in the log. See also Quartersawn Boards and Plain-Sawn ...

elevated deck

Construction; Decks

A deck requiring a structure of footings, posts, and beams to raise it to the desired level. Often used so that the height of the deck is the same as interior floors, making ...

attached deck

Construction; Decks

A deck with one or more sides supported by a ledger and attached to a house.

lattice

Construction; Decks

A framework of crossed wood made of laths or other thin pieces of wood. Lattice often can be bought pre- made in 4x8 sheets.

top rail

Construction; Decks

The horizontal member installed on edge, attached to the top of the balusters as well as the posts.

low-voltage lighting

Construction; Decks

Commercially available lighting systems that use a transformer to reduce the needed electrical current. These lighting systems are designed for do-it- yourself applications.