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A deck is a flat, roofless structure attached to a building, often used for outdoor activities like dining. Synonyms include balcony, terrace, and sundeck. Related terms are porch, gallery, stoop, lanai, and veranda.12

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…of two main parts: the deck and its supporting system. The deck is usually built of reinforced concrete, though timber may be used. The supporting system is an assembly of beams, girders, and bearing piles, framed together to form a series of bents or trestles. The framing material may be…
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…of two main parts: the deck and its supporting system. The deck is usually built of reinforced concrete, though timber may be used. The supporting system is an assembly of beams, girders, and bearing piles, framed together to form a series of bents or trestles. The framing material may be…
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