Request a quote Lay out a rectangle or L-shaped deck, add a picture frame, and compare stock lengths before ordering. Follow every numbered piece from the plan to its stock board.
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Your board plan
Stock boards to order2522 for the cut plan + 3 spares
Decking material cost—Mixed lengths · enter prices above
Board layoutRectangular deck · 22 cut pieces
Field boardsPicture frameA–D: perimeter edges
12′ × 10′ overall. Select a board for its cut; zoom for small labels.
F001 · 12′ × 3 11/16″Rip to listed width · Stock board FS01 · Course 1
Field width 5 1/2″ · course gap 1/8″
Butt gap 1/8″ · saw kerf 1/8″ · spares 10%
Joists run along width · 1′ 4″ O.C. · first grid offset 1′ 4″ from the left edge. 2 field fasteners per support.
Compare purchase plans
Unpriced options still show quantities. Complete all enabled prices before comparing total cost. Packing compares practical candidates; it does not guarantee the absolute minimum purchase.
Purchase list
Field and border stock stay separate for different profiles or colours. Spares are rounded to whole boards within each profile.
| Profile / length | Cut plan | Spares | Order | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field · 12′ | 22 | 3 | 25 | — |
Numbered cut list 22 pieces
Lengths are blank sizes. Mitred borders use the longest points; confirm corner gaps, notches and final rips against the installed frame. F = field, B = border. Displayed dimensions are rounded to 1/16 inch; the calculations retain full precision. Verify the layout before cutting.
| Piece | Blank length | Face width | Stock / detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | 12′ | 3 11/16″ | FS01Rip to listed width |
| Course 2 | 12′ | 5 1/2″ | FS02Full-width field board |
| Course 3 | 12′ | 5 1/2″ | FS03Full-width field board |
| Course 4 | 12′ | 5 1/2″ | FS04Full-width field board |
| Course 5 | 12′ | 5 1/2″ | FS05Full-width field board |
| Course 6 | 12′ | 5 1/2″ | FS06Full-width field board |
| Course 7 | 12′ | 5 1/2″ | FS07Full-width field board |
| Course 8 | 12′ | 5 1/2″ | FS08Full-width field board |
| Course 9 | 12′ | 5 1/2″ | FS09Full-width field board |
| Course 10 | 12′ | 5 1/2″ | FS10Full-width field board |
| Course 11 | 12′ | 5 1/2″ | FS11Full-width field board |
| Course 12 | 12′ | 5 1/2″ | FS12Full-width field board |
| Course 13 | 12′ | 5 1/2″ | FS13Full-width field board |
| Course 14 | 12′ | 5 1/2″ | FS14Full-width field board |
| Course 15 | 12′ | 5 1/2″ | FS15Full-width field board |
| Course 16 | 12′ | 5 1/2″ | FS16Full-width field board |
| Course 17 | 12′ | 5 1/2″ | FS17Full-width field board |
| Course 18 | 12′ | 5 1/2″ | FS18Full-width field board |
| Course 19 | 12′ | 5 1/2″ | FS19Full-width field board |
| Course 20 | 12′ | 5 1/2″ | FS20Full-width field board |
| Course 21 | 12′ | 5 1/2″ | FS21Full-width field board |
| Course 22 | 12′ | 3 11/16″ | FS22Rip to listed width |
Stock cutting sheet 22 boards
Cut these blanks from each stock board before ripping or fitting mitres. Reusable offcuts are allocated within the same profile; leftover rip strips and mitre triangles are not reused in this estimate.
- F00112′
Remaining offcut: 0″
- F00212′
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- F00312′
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- F00412′
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- F00512′
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- F00612′
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- F00712′
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- F00812′
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- F00912′
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- F01012′
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- F01112′
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- F01212′
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- F01312′
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- F01412′
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- F01512′
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- F01612′
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- F01712′
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- F01812′
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- F01912′
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- F02012′
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- F02112′
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- F02212′
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What this plan includes
One rectangular or L-shaped footprint, straight field courses, selected picture-frame edges, a fixed regular joist grid, supported field-joint stations where possible, and stock packing with saw kerf. Allowances do not supply missing support. Breaker boards, diagonal layouts, fascia, stair treads and structural design are separate.
Plan the whole field
See every board.
Know what to order.
One outline, continuous courses
The L-shape subtracts a corner from the overall deck. Board courses follow that outline, including any notched piece at the inside corner. Selected borders reduce the field before the course count is calculated.
Compare the stock you can get
Enable available lengths and enter their prices. Each option has its own cut plan, joints, allocated offcuts and spare boards. Longer stock can reduce joints; mixed lengths can fit shorter cuts more efficiently.
Keep framing tied to the site
Changing the decking direction leaves the joists where you entered them. Use the joist overlay and support notes to identify details that need attention, then verify the actual framing and decking manufacturer’s requirements.
Confirm the framing and material details.
This is a decking layout and purchase planner. The regular joist grid does not size the structure or verify bearing, permitted spans, rim positions, cantilevers, border blocking, ledgers or connectors. Confirm dimensions, board profiles, gaps, end trimming, fastening and support before ordering or cutting.
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.
Calculate deck boards
Turn deck dimensions into courses, lineal footage, and stock boards.
Read guidePlan an L-shape and border
Measure one footprint, choose border edges, and read inside-corner cuts.
Read guideHow much gap between deck boards?
Separate side gaps, butt joints and clearances, then check the effect on course widths and spare boards.
Read guideEstimate joists and fasteners
Plan layout lines and fastening quantities without confusing them with structural design.
Read guide