Deck Calculator

Draw Your Deck

Click on the grid to place your first point. The first point will snap to 1-foot increments.

Legend:

Deck Outline Ledger Joist/Rim Beam Post/Footing Blocking

Decking Controls

Interactive controls for deck board planning, pattern selection, and material calculations.

Decking Calculator

Plan your deck boards, patterns, and finishes. Calculate material quantities for various decking materials including composite, cedar, and pressure treated lumber.

What's Coming

  • Visual deck board layout planner
  • Multiple pattern options (straight, diagonal, herringbone)
  • Material comparison tool (composite vs wood)
  • Waste calculation with cutting optimization
  • Cost estimation for different board types
  • Fastener and accessory calculations
Board Layouts Pattern Planning Material Calculator Waste Estimation Cost Comparison Cut Optimization

Railing Controls

Code-compliant railing design tools and material selection controls.

Railing System

Design and calculate railing systems including posts, top rails, bottom rails, balusters, and hardware for code-compliant deck railings.

What's Coming

  • Automatic code compliance checking (IRC/IBC)
  • Interactive railing designer with visual preview
  • Smart baluster spacing calculator
  • Gate placement and hardware planning
  • Multiple railing style options
  • Integrated lighting and accessory planning
Code Compliance Baluster Spacing Post Placement Hardware List Gate Planning Style Options

Summary Controls

Report customization, export options, and project management tools.

Enhanced Project Summary

Comprehensive project overview combining structure, decking, and railing with cost estimates, timeline planning, and professional PDF reports.

What's Coming

  • Combined materials list from all project phases
  • Detailed cost breakdown with supplier pricing
  • Project timeline with construction phases
  • Professional PDF report generation
  • 3D visualization and renderings
  • Permit application assistance
Complete BOM Cost Estimates PDF Export Timeline Planning 3D Visualization Permit Docs