- Industry: Building materials; Construction
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String that does not stretch, making it useful to establish horizontal lines when laying out the various heights of a deck.
Industry:Construction
A length of board, that is horizontally attached to the side of a house and holds up one edge of a deck.
Industry:Construction
The amount of weight a deck is designed to support. Most deck designs call for a live load of 60 pounds per square foot.
Industry:Construction
The below-ground support of a deck's post, usually made from concrete.
Industry:Construction
A hose or tube filled with water, used in deck construction to transfer elevations from one post to another. The surface of the water at both ends of the hose must come to rest at the same height, allowing transfer of elevations.
Industry:Construction
A flat piece of metal with a projecting handle used to smooth concrete footings.
Industry:Construction
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 usually are required by code for outdoor receptacles.
Industry:Construction
Regulations detailing accepted materials and methods of building. Usually codes are adopted by city, county, or state building departments. Most counties promulgate local building codes.
Industry:Construction
