Decks, Fences & Patios
Build and estimate decks, fences, patios, and outdoor structures.
Calculators
(4)Deck Calculator
Calculate lumber, joists, posts, and hardware for deck building
Fence Calculator
Determine posts, rails, pickets, and materials for any fence project
Deck Beam Span & Footing Calculator
Determine beam sizes and footing dimensions for deck structure
Fence Picket Spacing Calculator
Calculate perfect equal spacing between fence pickets
Cheat Sheets
(4)Deck Building
Ledger installation, joist spacing, railing codes, and material selection
Fence Building Guide
Post spacing, concrete footing requirements, board patterns, and gate construction
Paver Patio Installation Guide
Base preparation, sand bedding, pattern layouts, edge restraints, and polymeric sand
Deck Refinishing Guide
Cleaning, stripping, sanding, stain vs paint selection, and application techniques
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