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rail post
A vertical structural support for the railing, sometimes also supporting the deck itself and extending down to a footing. Rail posts usually are thicker than balusters and are attached with bolts to the joists or beams.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Construction
- Category: Decks
- Company: GAF Decking
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- duradeck
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