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

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

• Batter board
• Chalk line
• Skirret (tool)
• Level