All information provided in this calculator is provided on a best endeavours basis. It doesn't include any waste factors into account.
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Our precision moulding and machining mean we can match existing profiles and also do custom design. The possibilities are endless. Get in touch today. Composite decking should be fastened using composite deck screws. Wood screws will bore a hole into composite decking instead of biting into it. Composite deck screws are designed to fasten the composite boards to the framing tightly. When deciding which screws to purchase, remember that they will be visible, so color matters.
Standard wood deck screws are grey, but deck screws are made in a wide variety of colors. All three deck materials give you the option of using a hidden fastening system. All three will work, but some may increase the pace of your work. The square recess screw heads reduce the slippage and subsequent stripping of the screw head that can be common with Phillips-head screws, allowing you to work faster.
Star drive screw heads, also known as Torx screws, create six points of contact with the compatible drill bit and are more recessed than Phillips-head screws, allowing for more torque, more stability and hence more driving power. The trade-off is that star head screws are a bit more expensive. How long should your deck screws be?
Deck screws should be 3. Fastening the decking to the framing might seem pretty straightforward once you know how many screws to use for each board. However, there are a few things to consider before you get started to maintain the aesthetics of your deck. Second, consider your screw spacing. Screw spacing should be uniform throughout the deck to maintain an aesthetically pleasing appearance.
I suggest snapping a chalk line along your boards to assure even spacing. There are also a few things to consider when driving the screws. Screws should be countersunk, so they are flush with or slightly below the surface of the board.
To estimate how much it will cost to build a deck, you need to decide on the types of materials you are going to use. Deck flooring can be made of natural wood, synthetics, or composite a mixture of plastic and wood.
Different types vary in looks, price, availability, need for maintenance, and resistance to rot, decay and insects. Alternatively, you can go for plywood decking - it is cheap, fast and easy to install, but you may have a problem with standing water, which can damage the deck.
Nails - driving them is a bit faster, but if you do this incorrectly you may mar the wood, and removing a nail is more difficult than removing a screw. Hidden fasteners - allow the creation a smooth surface, but you'll need deck boards with a grooved edge of a size that is compatible with the clips. Determine the length and width of your deck - you can do this by marking out the corners your designated building area with stakes, putting a string between them, and measuring the length of the line with a measuring tape.
Enter the values into the decking calculator. It will output the square footage of your deck. Enter the length, width, and price of the decking boards you've chosen.
The calculator will tell you the square footage of the boards. Choose the type of fasteners you will use, and the deck cost calculator will output the number of fasteners needed. Take a look at the number of screws, nails, or hidden clips needed. Find a pack which contains an equal or larger number and enter its price into the deck material calculator. The calculator will estimate the cost of building your deck.
If you want to know what equations the deck cost calculator uses, or want to calculate the cost yourself, read the example below:. Let's say you want a deck that is 20 ft long and 13 ft wide. To calculate the square footage of the deck , multiply the two numbers together:. You chose a board which is 8 ft long and 6 in wide.
Convert the width from inches to feet - simply divide the value by Now we can calculate the number of decking boards needed. For calculating the number of screws or nails needed, we follow the rule of a thumb that you need screws for every square feet of decking.
If we divide those values by , we can say that we need 3. That means that the number of screws is 3. The equation would be:. Choose a pack with the number of screws closest to the value we calculated remember you need to have more, rather than less.
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