Decking guides
Decking Board & Fastener Guides
Decking is bought by the board, and board width, gap and layout decide how many boards a deck needs. These guides show how to measure a deck, allow for the board size and fastening method, and work out boards, joists and screws.
Cedar Decking Calculator
A 16×12 ft cedar deck needs about 201.6–211.2 sq ft of decking — worked example with boards, joists and screw ranges.
Cedar Fence Calculator
A 120 ft cedar fence needs about 16 posts and 252–264 pickets — worked example with concrete ranges.
Composite Deck Cost Calculator
A 16×10 ft composite deck needs about 168.0–176.0 sq ft of decking — worked example with boards, joists and screw ranges.
Composite Deck Cost Per Square Foot
A 12×14 ft composite deck needs about 176.4–184.8 sq ft of decking — worked example with boards, joists and screw ranges.
Composite Decking Calculator
A 14×10 ft composite deck needs about 147.0–154.0 sq ft of decking — worked example with boards, joists and screw ranges.
Deck Board Spacing Calculator
A 12 ft wide deck needs about 24 boards at a 1/4 in gap — worked example with joist spacing and gap notes.
Deck Boards Calculator
A 14×12 ft deck needs about 176.4–184.8 sq ft of decking — worked example with boards, joists and screw ranges.
Deck Cost Calculator
Budgeting decking starts with 151.2–158.4 sq ft for a 12×12 ft deck — worked example with cost ranges explained per square foot.
Deck Cost Per Sq Ft Calculator
Budgeting decking starts with 151.2–158.4 sq ft for a 12×12 ft deck — worked example with cost ranges explained per square foot.
Deck Fastener Calculator
A 14×12 ft deck needs about 528–672 deck screws — worked example with boards, joists and fastener notes.
Deck Footing Calculator
8 deck footings need about 32–36 80 lb bags of concrete — worked example with footing volume.
Deck Joist Calculator
A 14 ft deck needs about 11–14 joists at the typical 12–16 in spacing — worked example with screws and span notes.
Decking Calculator
A 12×12 ft deck needs about 151.2–158.4 sq ft of decking — worked example with boards, joists and screw ranges.
Fence Calculator
A 120 ft fence needs about 16 posts and 252–264 pickets — worked example with panels and concrete ranges.
Fence Calculator For 100 Feet
A 100 ft fence needs about 13 posts and 210–221 pickets — worked example with panels, rails and concrete ranges.
Fence Cost Calculator
Budgeting a 100 ft wood fence starts with about 13 posts and 210–221 pickets — worked example with cost ranges explained per foot.
Fence Cost Per Foot Calculator
Budgeting a 100 ft wood fence starts with about 13 posts and 210–221 pickets — worked example with cost ranges explained per foot.
Fence Panels Calculator
A 120 ft fence needs about 16 posts and 252–264 pickets — worked example with panels and concrete ranges.
Fence Post Calculator
A 120 ft fence needs about 16 posts — worked example with panels, concrete and gate notes.
How Many Composite Deck Boards Do I Need
A 14×12 ft composite deck needs about 176.4–184.8 sq ft of decking — worked example with boards, joists and screw ranges.
How Many Concrete Bags For Fence Posts
16 fence posts need about 16–32 50 lb bags of concrete — worked example with hole size and footing notes.
How Many Deck Boards Do I Need
A 12×12 ft deck needs about 151.2–158.4 sq ft of decking — worked example with boards, joists and screw ranges.
How Many Deck Footings Do I Need
8 deck footings need about 32–36 80 lb bags of concrete — worked example with footing volume.
How Many Deck Screws Do I Need
A 14×12 ft deck needs about 528–672 deck screws — worked example with boards, joists and fastener notes.
How Many Fence Pickets Do I Need
A 120 ft fence needs about 16 posts and 252–264 pickets — worked example with panels and concrete ranges.
How Many Fence Posts Do I Need
A 120 ft fence needs about 16 posts — worked example with panels, concrete and gate notes.
How Many Fence Rails Do I Need
A 120 ft fence needs about 30–45 rails — worked example with posts, panels and picket notes.
How Many Joists Do I Need For A Deck
A 14 ft deck needs about 11–14 joists at the typical 12–16 in spacing — worked example with screws and span notes.
How Much Composite Decking Do I Need
A 14×12 ft composite deck needs about 176.4–184.8 sq ft of decking — worked example with boards, joists and screw ranges.
How Much Decking Do I Need
A 12×12 ft deck needs about 151.2–158.4 sq ft of decking — worked example with boards, joists and screw ranges.
How Much Decking For A 10x10 Deck
A 10×10 ft deck needs about 105.0–110.0 sq ft of decking — worked example with boards, joists and screw ranges.
How Much Decking For A 12x12 Deck
A 12×12 ft deck needs about 151.2–158.4 sq ft of decking — worked example with boards, joists and screw ranges.
How Much Decking For A 12x16 Deck
A 12×16 ft deck needs about 201.6–211.2 sq ft of decking — worked example with boards, joists and screw ranges.
How Much Decking For A 16x20 Deck
A 16×20 ft deck needs about 336.0–352.0 sq ft of decking — worked example with boards, joists and screw ranges.
How Much Decking For A 20x20 Deck
A 20×20 ft deck needs about 420.0–440.0 sq ft of decking — worked example with boards, joists and screw ranges.
How Much Does A 12x12 Deck Cost
Budgeting a 12×12 ft deck starts with 151.2–158.4 sq ft of decking — worked example with cost ranges explained per square foot.
How Much Does A Deck Cost Per Square Foot
Budgeting decking starts with 151.2–158.4 sq ft for a 12×12 ft deck — worked example with cost ranges explained per square foot.
How Much Does A Fence Cost Per Foot
Budgeting a 100 ft wood fence starts with about 13 posts and 210–221 pickets — worked example with cost ranges explained per foot.
How Much Does A Wood Fence Cost
A 100 ft wood fence fence needs about 13 posts and 210–221 pickets — worked example with concrete ranges.
How Much Fencing For 100 Feet
A 100 ft fence needs about 13 posts and 210–221 pickets — worked example with panels, rails and concrete ranges.
How Much Fencing For 150 Feet
A 150 ft fence needs about 19 posts and 315–330 pickets — worked example with panels, rails and concrete ranges.
How Much Fencing For 200 Feet
A 200 ft fence needs about 26 posts and 420–441 pickets — worked example with panels, rails and concrete ranges.
How Much Fencing For 300 Feet
A 300 ft fence needs about 38 posts and 630–660 pickets — worked example with panels, rails and concrete ranges.
Pine Fence Calculator
A 100 ft pine fence fence needs about 13 posts and 210–221 pickets — worked example with concrete ranges.
Pressure Treated Decking Calculator
A 12×14 ft pressure treated deck needs about 176.4–184.8 sq ft of decking — worked example with boards, joists and screw ranges.
Pressure Treated Fence Calculator
A 100 ft pressure treated fence needs about 13 posts and 210–221 pickets — worked example with concrete ranges.
Redwood Decking Calculator
A 12×12 ft redwood deck needs about 151.2–158.4 sq ft of decking — worked example with boards, joists and screw ranges.
Vinyl Fence Calculator
A 120 ft vinyl fence fence needs about 16 posts and 252–264 pickets — worked example with concrete ranges.
Wood Fence Calculator
A 100 ft wood fence fence needs about 13 posts and 210–221 pickets — worked example with concrete ranges.
Wood Fence Cost Calculator
A 120 ft wood fence fence needs about 16 posts and 252–264 pickets — worked example with concrete ranges.