Rail Post Tension Hardware

Related terms

• Rail

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

• Rainscreen

  A drained, vented air gap between siding and the WRB that lets the wall dry and dramatically extends cladding life. Best practice for pre…

• PVC / Capped Decking

  All-polymer or polymer-capped boards with the best stain/fade resistance and lightest weight; premium-priced and can be slick when wet.

• Re-Side vs. Side-Over

  Removing old cladding to inspect/repair the WRB and sheathing (re-side) versus installing new siding over the old (side-over) — the latte…

• Pressure-Treated Lumber

  Wood infused with preservative to resist rot and insects — the economical structural and decking choice. Ground-contact rated material is…

• Rim / Band Joist (Deck)

  The outer joist closing the deck frame perimeter, to which fascia and rail posts often 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.

• Rise & Run (Stairs)

  The code-governed step height (rise) and depth (run), held consistent so stairs are safe. Uneven rises are a leading code-violation and t…