How to Calculate the Extent of Decking You Need before Installation?

Before you get on with the installation of a deck, you need to calculate the extent of decking you need. Once you get to know the exact dimension of the deck you need, you can opt for the precise pricing, using an online decking calculator that you find on the website of the decking company you hire. The tool will help you calculate and estimate the total cost of constructing a deck, by calculating the cost of the decking materials, the labour cost and the other ancillary expenses. 

On this page, let us discuss the most effective way of calculating the extent of decking you need, so that you can ascertain the exact cost that you need to pay.

Determining the Square Footage of the Deck

This is the very first step that you need to take, while calculating the decking expanse. You need to calculate the total square footage of the deck, and the total area by considering the length of the deck and multiplying it with the width.

If you are planning to have decking with multiple platforms of varying size, you will need to calculate the area of each of those platforms and add them all, to arrive at the total area.

Determining the Length of Board to be Used

Next, you need to determine the length of board to be used. Well, you may be tempted to opt for the longest board or have plans to have a large and expansive deck, the longest board is not always the wisest option. You need to see how every length of the decks will fit into the frame of the deck or you need to find if each board will need cuts or not. The fewer the number of cuts, the better.

Now, there are a few factors that influence the length of the board and your deck installation plan in Brisbane. They include the size and shape of the deck, the orientation of the board, and the layout of your home.

Determining the Square Footage of the Board

Once you are done with choosing the length of the board, you need to calculate the square footage  of the board. To this, you need to multiply the length of the deck board by its width. You need to be sure to convert all the board measurements into feet before you calculate.

Dividing the Square Footage of the Deck by the Square Footage of the Board

Now it is time to find out the total number of deck boards, which is needed for the installation of the deck. For that, you need to take into consideration the total area of the deck, and divide that number with the total area of the board.

Determining the Square Footage of the Deck Board Spacing

This is the total amount of the overall square footage you need to deal with during the deck installation in Brisbane or any other place. You can arrive at the amount by adding up the space between all the deck boards that cover the decking surface.

Once you have got all this information handy, just fill up the fields of the online calculator, and get the total estimate of the decking project you are planning.

The calculator you find on the website of BB Decking is an extremely user friendly one, which will help your cause in a seamless way. However, for further details, call us at 0434554470 or 1300155677.