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Footings - The foundation that
supports the deck. The footings are usually made of concrete and extend
below the frost line.
Post - Vertical lumber that rests
on the footing and supports the girder and deck.
Post base - Metal brackets to
securely fastens the bottom of the post to the footings.
Girder - A lateral support
beam the floor joist rests on. The
girder spans the support post which rests on the footings.
Joist - The lumber that makes
up the substructure of the floor. The joist rests on the girder and the
deck boards are attached to the joist.
Ledger Board - The board which is
attached to the house and the joist ends connect to. Usually it supports a side of the deck.
Arbors - A structure that can
be used for hanging plants or vines.
Flashing - A material (usually
metal) that is attached to the house and behind the ledger board. Flashing prevents water from entering
the house.
Bridging - Blocking that is used
between joists as added support to prevent the joist from shifting and
twisting.
Fascia - A board that is
attached to the front and sides of the deck. A fascia covers the rim joist and sometimes the ends of the
deck boards.
Riser - The vertical rise
that 's between steps of a staircase.
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Tread - The surface board of
a step or stairs that is stepped on.
Stringer - The support frame
of stairs where the risers and
treads attached to.
Trellis - An overhead wood
structure that is usually constructed for a decorative look as well as a
sun and wind screen.
Decking - The floor boards of a
deck. The decking or deck boards
attach directly to the floor joist.
Hangers - Metal brackets used
to support and secure the joist ends to the ledger board.
Lattice - An openwork structure
of cross strips used as a screen.
Skirt - The section that
hangs below the deck and covers the underneath.
Spindles - Sometimes called
balusters. They are the vertical parts
of a railing between the post.
Rails - Rails are the top or
bottom horizontal members that the spindles are attached to. The
rails span between the posts of the railing.
Post tops - A decorative top that
can be added to a railing post.
Railing post - Vertical members that
are used to support the railing.
Awning - An overhead covering
to provide shade and protection from the weather.
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