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

Формула

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

Водич корак по корак

  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

Worked Examples

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

Common Mistakes to Avoid

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

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