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Deck Board Calculator helps contractors and tradespeople accurately size, spec, and estimate materials and systems.

Formel

Boards = Deck Area / (Board Width + Gap) / Board Length

Trinn-for-trinn guide

  1. 1Calculate linear feet needed, account for spacing between boards
  2. 2Apply the formula using your project measurements
  3. 3Add required safety factors or waste allowances per code

Løste eksempler

Inndata
300 sf deck, 5.5 inch boards, 1/4 inch gaps
Resultat
Boards = 300 × 12 / 5.75 / 16 ft = 39 boards

Vanlige feil å unngå

  • Not applying code-required safety factors or derating
  • Forgetting to account for waste and cut losses in material estimates

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