Decking is a great way to enhance your outdoor space, creating an area prime for relaxation and entertaining guests. Planning and executing a decking project involves precise measurements, material calculations and accurate budgeting that can be complex for beginners. Canterbury Timber’s decking calculator simplifies your DIY project measurements so you can quickly get started on your project, as well as saving you decent time and money.

What is a Decking Calculator?

Our decking calculator is a free-to-use online tool that accurately estimates the amount of materials needed for a wide range of decking projects. Simply input the length and width of your decking space, the width of the board material you plan to use, and the spacing between each board. The calculator will then quickly determine the amount of material necessary to complete your build. It’s a highly convenient tool across all stages of a DIY decking project to ensure maximum efficiency of cost and planning time.

The Benefits of Using a Decking Calculator

A decking calculator comes with many benefits, such as accurate measurements, budget estimations, and reduced excess wastage. By determining an accurate amount of required decking material for your provided deck dimensions, you can create a realistic budget suited for your needs without overspending. This also reduces the environmental impact of your project by minimising material wastage going into landfill, as well as helping you avoid excessive inconvenient trips back to the shops.

DIY Project Planning with a Decking Calculator

Planning a DIY decking project involves several stages of construction, and Canterbury Timber’s decking calculator can assist you throughout the whole process.

The first step is crucial for understanding the scope of your project and setting a realistic budget. The decking calculator helps you with this by providing an initial estimate on the materials required. You can then compare the amount of different materials needed based on the width of the board types you input and compare what options fit your budget range.

Once you have your initial calculations, you can refine your measurements based on a desired aesthetic by considering deck shape, patterns, and additional features like railings or built-in seating for your project. We also offer cutting and milling services to fit your new timber for any desired deck shape and aesthetic, plus same-day delivery in the Sydney Metro area.

Expert Tips for Maximising the Use of a Decking Calculator

We want you to get the best use out of our decking calculator by knowing how to maximise its ability to help you with your project planning. We recommend you:

• Double-check the provided dimensions
• Consider the different materials available
• Factor in potential waste estimates for your project
• Recalculate your measurements as your project progresses

The Canterbury Timber Commitment

Canterbury Timber is a leading provider of high-quality decking materials and expert advice for all kinds of DIY decking projects. Our extensive range of products and services includes everything from timber decking to composite options that caters to a wide range of needs.

Our decking calculator is not only convenient, but is a crucial tool for achieving a successful decking project. Incorporating a decking calculator into your planning process, as well as using Canterbury Timber for all your supplier needs, means you can be confident knowing your decking project is made with the highest quality materials made to last.

Get in touch with us to start your DIY decking project today.

FAQS

Why should I use a decking calculator for my project?

A decking calculator helps ensure accurate material measurements, reduces waste, and avoids potential budgeting errors. It can also help compare how much material is required for different board types for considering a range of aesthetic options available.

How does a decking calculator work?

Simply input your deck dimensions, board size, board spacing and wastage factor into our free online decking calculator, and the calculator will estimate the amount of materials required for your project instantly.

Can a decking calculator help with budgeting?

By providing accurate measurements of required material amounts, you can effectively gather the costs of different materials available to you and decide what options suit your budget best.

Is a decking calculator useful for all types of decking projects?

Yes, it’s useful for simple and complex projects with all kinds of measurements. Canterbury Timber recommends using our decking calculator throughout your entire project to make room for adjustments and material changes.

Are decking calculators easy to use for beginners?

Yes, Canterbury Timber’s decking calculator is user-friendly and designed with beginners in mind. You only require four basic measurements, plus an approximate wastage factor, to get accurate material estimates on the spot.

Can I use a decking calculator for different types of materials?

Yes. By inputting the width of the decking board you’re interested in, the decking calculator will adjust its estimations based on the material you choose.