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What Are Batter Boards and Why Are They Used?

By Stonehenge Building and Development | October 12, 2015 |

new custom home on Long Beach Island

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Batter Boards are an integral part of the foundation when building a new custom home. The boards are set horizontally to support strings that outline the foundation plan of the building. Whether the home is being set on pilings, or a concrete foundation, batter boards are what makes the walls square. If the batter boards…