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Decks
Any outdoor floor attached to a building.
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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. The distance between the center of each ...
pier block
Construction; Decks
A masonry post. Piers often serve as above-grade footings for posts and often are made of pre-cast concrete.
post
Construction; Decks
The vertical structural element that rests on the footing and supports the beam.
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.
post cap
Construction; Decks
A small piece of material (often wood) attached to the top of the post to cover the post's wood grain and protect the post from the weather. Can be made of many materials including metal, ...
pressure treated wood
Construction; Decks
Wood subjected to a high pressure treatment of chemicals as a preservative.
