One of the most defining aspects of this industry is that it focuses on customer satisfaction. While this is true of nearly every business, this industry relies entirely on customersâ being happy. This is because these businesses are based on providing luxury services.
A deck in the backyard of a suburban house. A high level deck in the backyard of a suburban house, in Australia. In architecture, a deck is a flat surface capable of supporting weight, similar to a floor, but typically constructed outdoors, often elevated from the ground, and usually connected to a building.
On a deck with angles, most of the posts should have their inward faces parallel to the house, rather than at a 45-degree angle. The exception: If your stairs will come out at an angle, the railing posts should face in that direction, so the stair railings can be easily attached. [tip] A Post Next to the House. Where the railing runs into the house, some decks use a 2x4 attached to the houseâs siding rather than a 4x4 post. However, this creates a place for moisture to collect, so most builders install a 4x4 post a few inches away from the house, as shown here.