Exam 27: Decks

Wood decks are used to extend the living area of a house to the outdoors.

If the deck is at the same level as the house floor, the deck joists cannot be cantilevered from the floor joists.

The deck need not be supported by stable earth.

The architectural style of most wood decks calls for a ____ or composite railing.

Decks are usually not included on the floor plans for the house.

Nearly all wood decks are made of wood planks, or synthetic planks made to simulate wood, laid over joists or ____.

____ energy is the energy required to manufacture and transport a product.

The style of the railing for a deck and the hardware involved are usually indicated on a detail drawing.

Most decks have a railing because they are several feet from the ground.

The accompanying figure shows the construction of a typical deck. What is feature 2?

The accompanying figure shows the construction of a typical deck. What is feature 1?

The accompanying figure shows three methods of anchoring the deck to the house. The method at the top is the ____.

The accompanying figure shows the construction of a typical deck. What is feature 3?

The accompanying figure shows the construction of a typical deck. What is feature 5?

The accompanying figure shows three methods of anchoring the deck to the house. The method in the center is the ____.

The support must extend below the ____ in cold climates.

The accompanying figure shows the construction of a typical deck. What is feature 4?

The most common method of support is by concrete columns with ____.

There are a number of products made from combinations of wood fibers and synthetic materials (plastics) that may be used for decks and other outdoor structures. These products, called ____, are not affected by weather, moisture, or termites.

Though metal railings are available in ready-to-install form, the architectural style of most wood decks call for __________ railing.