- Branche: Building materials; Construction
- Number of terms: 849
- Number of blossaries: 1
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The exact measurements of a piece of lumber. For instance, a 2x4 (nominal dimensions) is actually 1 1/2 inches thick by 3 1/2 inches wide.
Industry:Construction
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.
Industry:Construction
The area along a property's edge where new construction is restricted or forbidden by local zoning laws.
Industry:Construction
The horizontal member installed on edge, attached to the top of the balusters as well as the posts.
Industry:Construction
Commercially available lighting systems that use a transformer to reduce the needed electrical current. These lighting systems are designed for do-it- yourself applications.
Industry:Construction
A system of measuring the size of a nail. Originally derived from a unit of weight, pennyweight is represented by the letter "d. "
Industry:Construction
An enclosed reel of string coated with colored chalk and used to mark straight lines by pulling the string taut and snapping the string, leaving a line of chalk marking a line. Commonly used in deck building to mark the edge of decking so that all decking boards can be cut off flush with each other.
Industry:Construction
A structure built above decks, usually of posts and lattice, to provide a shaded area on the deck.
Industry:Construction
A pre-manufactured metal piece typically attached to a ledger or beam to support a joist. Joist hangers should be galvanized.
Industry:Construction
