Patent ID: 6061991
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: E01D,E04F,F16B

Abstract:
A deck system, comprising:a plurality of columns;at least one top rail segment, said top rail segment extending between two of said columns and said top rail segment comprising a body defining a top rail upper channel and a top rail cap dimensioned to fit over said body along said top rail upper channel;top rail support means for supporting said at least one top rail segment wherein said top rail support means comprises a plurality of balusters extending from said top rail segment to said bottom support means;bottom support means for supporting said top rail support means;means for attaching said top rail segment to two of said columns;means for attaching said bottom support means to two of said columns;at least one spacer inserted into said bottom support means and extending between two of said balusters; anda plurality of deck planks.