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Deck board & cut planner
Numbered cuts, stock comparisons, decking patterns and material costs.
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Deck field guides
Build a takeoff you can actually order from.
Plan the footprint and border, then check board orientation, gaps, stock cuts, spares and the support behind the layout.
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Plan an L-shape and border
Understand when an L-shaped deck or picture-frame border improves a layout, and what the extra joints, backing and narrow areas cost you.
Read guideHow much gap between deck boards?
Understand why board movement, drainage and installation conditions govern gaps, and why spare stock should be planned separately from cutting waste.
Read guideCalculate deck boards
Choose board direction and stock lengths by joints, handling and useful offcuts, then calculate an order that matches the deck you intend to build.
Read guideEstimate joists and fasteners
See why support spacing, board joints and fastening systems change the order, and why a screw count based only on deck area can miss important details.
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