Hoisin is often referred to as Chinese barbecue sauce, not because it has a similar flavor, but because it is used for a variety of purposes, similar to American barbecue sauce. Hoisin is also sometimes referred to as Peking sauce because it is used to create the thick glaze on the popular dish, Peking duck.
Balusters, the vertical guards that support the handrail, must be installed close enough that the space between them is no greater than 4 inches. Most city inspectors carry a 4-inch ball with them to test the spacing. Installed balusters should withstand 50 lbs. of pressure exerted over a 1-square-foot area.
Home > Rail Calculator. The lengths of each side of a deck often vary. As a result, the post spacings for a railing will vary as will the length of the railing section that fits between each post. This tool will save you time and show you how far apart to set your balusters from each other and from each post so the balusters appear perfectly balanced in each of your railing sections.