Can you buy a kit to build a deck?

Our Pre-Cut Deck Kits are maintenance-free, affordable, and easy to assemble with pre-cut materials. We deliver your deck kit to your home with all the parts you will need. Once you pick your deck, we’ll set you up with an assembly plan (DIY, Full-Install, or Partial Install).

How do I calculate how many deck boards I need?

Square footage of board spacing = (S) x Length of deck Then multiply 0.26 feet by 16 feet to get 4.16 square feet, the total area of board spacing. If the square footage of board spacing is more than one or more boards’ square footage, you may be able to skip purchasing an extra board or two.

Can you make a temporary deck?

You can make a temporary deck using wood pallets and a large piece of plywood. Take your wood pallets and begin laying them out on the level ground. You probably want a square area that’s at least 8 by 8 feet, so you’ll need at least four pallets. If you want your deck to be larger, add more pallets accordingly.

How easy is it to build a deck?

In general, building a deck is fairly straightforward — you make a basic frame using standard beams and top it off with some kind of deck material. In reality, it ranges from simple to complex. A properly constructed deck requires some knowledge of woodworking, concrete, landscaping and engineering.

How do I calculate how much lumber I need?

You can measure board feet by multiplying length x width x thickness in inches, and then dividing by 144. If ordering a large amount by board feet, just multiply the total board feet needed by the price per board foot for the total cost.

What is the normal gap between decking boards?

1/8 of an inch
Determining Deck Board Spacing When using wood decking, you want a gap of at least 1/8 of an inch after your decking has dried out. If you’re using decking that’s already been dried out, you can leave a 1/8-inch gap when you install. Many decks will use “green” wood, or wood that hasn’t been dried down or kiln dried.