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Deck, Fence & Exterior Material Calculators

Exterior projects combine lengths, areas, and repeated parts. A fence needs posts and rails; a roof needs its sloped area; a deck needs both its frame and finished surface. Choose the tool for the assembly you are planning.

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Before you order

Plan the material, then the quantity.

01

Measure the actual project geometry

Write down fence runs and gate openings, deck dimensions, or each roof section. For a roof, distinguish the horizontal footprint from the sloped surface you will cover.

02

Separate structure from finish

Decking, framing, roofing, and siding have different purchase units and waste factors. Use the relevant calculator for each scope and check where their material lists overlap.

03

Check the design before ordering

These tools estimate quantities. Confirm structural spans, connections, stair dimensions, and local requirements for your project before treating the estimate as a construction plan.

Roof pitch converts a measured slope into an area multiplier. Use the roofing calculator when you also need shingles, bundles, and roofing supplies.