String line

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]

View of crossed strings at batter boards. indicating corner of foundation.

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

See also

References

  1. ^ "What is the Purpose of Batter Boards when Laying a Foundation?".


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