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Enter Linear Costs
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Correct Diagonal to Square Deck =
Total Deck Height (Stump base to board top)
Deck Area =
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STUMP Running set-out points along Deck ~ along Bearer (to near side of each stump)
Mark-out
BEARER Running set-out points, across Deck ~ along Joist from inner side
(to near side of each bearer)
Mark-out
JOIST Running set-out points along Bearer (to near side of each joist)
Mark-out
Mark Every
Boards (Red).
BOARD Running set-out points.
Mark-out
Read this Forum Thread about
Tips for Laying Deck Boards
Set Length Boards
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Estimate only -
Allows wastage calculated from board length and joist spacings only.
Enter Costs per Linear Metre and % waste to calculate Total Cost
Enter cost per linear metre and wastage % for Stumps, Bearers, Joists and Boards to Calculate individual and Total Costs.
Linear metres and cost are auto updated when the deck is re-calculated, with individual costs for stumps, bearers and joists displayed in each section.
Hit + and - buttons to open or close spacing, re-calculating the deck to find how different spacing options effect cost and materials.
If your deck is slightly out of square (different widths), calculate results for both widths, and set out each end to suit.
If necessary, adjust number of deck boards to match in both calculations, and see if different board gaps at each end of deck are acceptable, compared to equal gaps and cutting the last board at an angle.
Use the widest dimensions for linear quantities.
Fraction Precision
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All Inch inputs and dimensions are actual physical finished sizes (unless otherwise noted)
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All Metric Inputs in Millimetres (unless otherwise noted)
If you're cutting blocks, concrete, stone or
ANYTHING and there's
DUST - DON'T TAKE THE RISK
Don't cut it, or cut it wet so there's
NO DUST -
Silicosis Sucks
And if you're cutting wet, wear a mask - theres dust in the spray mist too!
What do we think? - They're 2 different things:
A
Meter is a device to measure things - like a Volt Meter or a Parking Meter
A
Metre is about 3'-3~3/8"
Although diameter and perimeter as measurements - don't seem to fit very well
If the US ever goes Metric, you'll be able to use a Meter to measure Meters - A Meter Meter
(And when we go back to the moon, let's go Metric, ay?)
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