- Industry: Building materials; Construction
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The horizontal member, installed on edge, attached to the bottom of the balusters, as well as the post. The Bottom Rail is not required if the balusters extend to and are attached to the Rim Joist.
Industry:Construction
A flat piece of metal shaped like an L, with measurements along both legs of the L, commonly used when building decks for marking lines perpendicular to the length of lumber.
Industry:Construction
One of a series of vertical supports used between posts of a railing. Also called a spindle.
Industry:Construction
Attached to the posts and the Top Rail to support the Top Rail and Balusters.
Industry:Construction
The vertical structural element that rests on the footing and supports , the beam.
Industry:Construction
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 surface of the ground.
Industry:Construction
Structural supports placed between posts and beams or joists to provide stability to the structure.
Industry:Construction
The area found by multiplying the beam spacing by the post spacing to determine the post thickness required by building codes.
Industry:Construction
