Fence Material Calculator: Estimate Wood, Posts & Concrete
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Quick Answer: For a standard 6-foot wood privacy fence, plan on one post every 8 feet, two to three horizontal rails per section, roughly 1.1 pickets per linear foot (5.5″…
Decking
Defy Deck Stain Review: Pros, Cons & Is It Worth It?
My Quick Verdict Defy is a water-based stain. That’s the first thing to know. It doesn’t sit on top of the wood like paint. It soaks in a bit. But…
Ready Seal Review: Pros, Cons & How to Apply
If you’ve been standing in the stain aisle looking at a can of Ready Seal, wondering if it’s really as easy as people say, I understand that feeling. I’ve used…
Deck Baluster Calculator: Free online Tool
Deck Baluster Calculator Deck Baluster Calculator Figure out your baluster count and check your gap against the 4-inch code rule. Section length inches Measure post to post, not the full…
Deck Railing Calculator (Fast & Free Tool)
Deck Railing Calculator 01 Measure your railing runs Add one entry per straight section. Mark any run that follows a staircase — the rake changes the math. Feet Meters +…
Free Online Deck Stain Calculator & Coverage Estimator
Deck Stain Calculator 01 Measure your deck Add one section for a simple rectangle, or add more for L-shapes and multi-level decks. Feet Meters + Add another section Area to…
Deck Material & Board Calculator (Free Online Tool)
Quick Answer For a standard rectangular deck, you’ll need roughly 1 linear foot of decking board for every (board width + gap) inches of deck width, multiplied by your deck’s…
Is My Deck Rotting or Just Weathered? 5 Simple Tests to Tell
Last spring, I was standing on my deck on a warm Saturday, coffee in hand, and I noticed a dark, crackly spot near the back corner. My first thought was,…
Deck Repair vs Replace: The Simple Screwdriver Test
I want to tell you a quick story before we get into the details. A few years back, I got a call about a deck that looked like it was…
How to Clean a Deck the Right Way (Without Ruining the Wood)
Key Takeaways for Quick Readers: I ruined my deck the first time I tried to clean it. Not completely ruined, but close enough that I still think about it every…