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A '''string line''' is a tool made for the purpose of marking a straight line, level, or corner for construction purposes. when building [[Foundation (engineering)|foundations]], string lines are hung on [[batter board]]s<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://homeguides.sfgate.com/purpose-batter-boards-laying-foundation-76196.html|title = What is the Purpose of Batter Boards when Laying a Foundation?}}</ref> |
A '''string line''' is a tool made for the purpose of marking a straight line, level, or corner for construction purposes. when building [[Foundation (engineering)|foundations]], string lines are hung on [[batter board]]s<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://homeguides.sfgate.com/purpose-batter-boards-laying-foundation-76196.html|title = What is the Purpose of Batter Boards when Laying a Foundation?}}</ref> |
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[[File:Strings-at-batter-boards.jpg|thumb|View of crossed strings at batter boards. indicating corner of foundation.]] |
[[File:Strings-at-batter-boards.jpg|thumb|View of crossed strings at batter boards. indicating corner of foundation.]] |
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Revision as of 05:00, 18 August 2024
A string line is a tool made for the purpose of marking a straight line, level, or corner for construction purposes. when building foundations, string lines are hung on batter boards[1]
Functions
- When tiling it is used to mark a straight line where the tiles are to be laid
- In bricklaying it is used for the same purpose of finding a straight line
- In foundation building it is used to find the center of the foundation
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