Newel Post

Related terms

• Rail

  The horizontal members of a sash; the check/meeting rail is where two sashes overlap in a double-hung window.

• Pergola

  An open-rafter overhead structure on posts providing partial shade over a deck or patio; may be freestanding or attached.

• Metal Siding

  Aluminum or steel panels (including standing-seam looks) — durable and modern; steel resists dents better, aluminum resists corrosion bet…

• Picture Frame Border

  A perimeter board around the decking that hides cut ends for a finished look; requires extra blocking to support it.

• Ledger Flashing

  The Z- or step-flashing that keeps water from getting behind the ledger and rotting the house rim joist. Required and inspected.

• Post Base / Standoff

  A metal connector anchoring a post to its footing while holding the wood up off the concrete to prevent rot.

• Ledger Board

  The deck board bolted to the house that carries one edge of the deck. The single most safety-critical connection — improper ledger attach…

• Post Cap Connector

  A bracket positively tying the beam to the post top so the beam can't shift or roll off under load.