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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
Steg-för-steg-guide
- 1Calculate linear feet needed, account for spacing between boards
- 2Apply the formula using your project measurements
- 3Add required safety factors or waste allowances per code
Lösta exempel
Ingång
300 sf deck, 5.5 inch boards, 1/4 inch gaps
Resultat
Boards = 300 × 12 / 5.75 / 16 ft = 39 boards
Vanliga misstag att undvika
- ✕Not applying code-required safety factors or derating
- ✕Forgetting to account for waste and cut losses in material estimates
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