TUDS Pro Deck Estimator

by The Ultimate Deck Shop

What are you building today?

Draw Your Deck

Enter Dimensions

Type width × depth for a quick rectangle

Width

ft

×

Depth

ft

Choose Template

Pick from 9 common deck shapes

Draw Custom

Click on the canvas to draw any shape

Structure & Height

Deck Height 4' 0"

Deck Height

ft

in

Footing Type GH Levellers

GH Levellers

+ 16x16 Slab

Pylex Screw Piles

Pylex

50" Screw Piles

Helical

10' Piles

Post Size Auto

Auto

App Decides

4x4

2-ply beams

6x6

3-ply beams

Joists 16" OC

Joist Spacing

16" OC

Standard

12" OC

Heavy Duty

Attachment House Rim

Attachment Type

Ledger

House Rim

Concrete Foundation

Concrete

Foundation

Floating

Freestanding

Beam Type Drop Beam

Beam Type

Drop Beam

Below joists

Flush Beam

Level with joists

Picture Frame None

No Picture Frame

None

Single Picture Frame

Single

Double Picture Frame

Double

Joist Protection None

None

Unprotected

G-Tape

Flashing Tape

Coating

Liquid Applied

Fasteners Screws

Screws

3" Deck

U2

3-1/8" Structural

Paslode

3-1/4" Nails

Add Stairs

Stair Width

Stringer Type

Pylex Steel

Pre-fab

LVL Wood

Pre-fab

Custom 2x12

Site Cut

Landing Type

Existing Surface

Existing

Ground/Patio

16x16 Slabs

Concrete Pads

Concrete Pad

Poured

Placed Stairs 0 sets

Decking Materials

Material Type

Pressure Treated

Pressure Treated

5/4x6 Brown

Cedar

Natural wood

Board Direction

Horizontal

Standard layout

Vertical

Perpendicular to joists

Diagonal

45° angle (+15% material)

Herringbone

Alternating 45° zigzag

Picture Frame Border

No Picture Frame

None

Single Picture Frame

Single

Double Picture Frame

Double

Breaker Boards (Seam boards to avoid butt joints)

Estimated Boards

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Railing Options

Railing Brand

Fortress Home Rail

Aluminum picket railing system

Style

Picket

Standard vertical picket infill

Color

Black

Bronze

White

Rail Height

36"

Residential standard

42"

Elevated / commercial

Gate Opening

1 ft

Show/Hide Layers

Outline Dimensions Ledger Joists/Rim Beams Posts/Footings Blocking Stairs

Complete the Structure step to see materials

Materials List

	Qty	Item	Description	Unit Price	Total Price

Decking calculator coming soon

Railing calculator coming soon

Enhanced summary coming soon

Detailed lumber cut list with component labels matching the diagram. Print for easy reference during construction.

0 Total Pieces

0 Linear Feet

0 Unique Sizes

Label	Component	Size	Length	Qty

Summary by Size