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Project summary: 4 × 3 m timber deck. Boards, joists, posts and fixings.
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4 × 3 m timber deck
Boards, joists, posts and fixingsPROJECT SCOPE
Detailed project description
What this estimate covers
This worked example turns the stated dimensions into a practical material order. It uses the product sizes, installation allowances and purchase rounding shown in the starting assumptions. The purpose is to make every quantity traceable rather than rely on a broad cost-per-square-metre average. 4 × 3 m timber deck — Boards, joists, posts and fixings.
Measurement and calculation approach
First, the finished project geometry is measured. Openings or exclusions are removed where relevant. The calculator then applies product coverage, layout or structural spacing, installation waste and complete-pack rounding. Accessory quantities are calculated separately so they are not hidden inside the main material total.
Included in the planning result
The result includes the principal material and the accessories supported by the calculator, together with the selected waste margin. The pre-filled link keeps all assumptions editable, so dimensions, local pack sizes, prices, units and currency can be replaced before ordering.
What still requires verification
This is a quantity-planning case, not structural design, code approval or a contractor quotation. Confirm substrate condition, drainage, loads, fixings, product compatibility, local regulations and supplier availability. Complex junctions, transport restrictions and labour are outside the estimate unless explicitly entered.
STEP BY STEP
How the estimate is built
- 01Measure the finished project dimensions.
- 02Apply the selected product specification and coverage.
- 03Add installation waste and round to purchase units.
- 04Verify the result with the supplier before ordering.
Questions about this example
Can I change these dimensions?
Yes. Open the calculator and replace any assumption with your own project data.
Are prices included?
The calculator accepts local prices and currency. This example focuses on quantities.
Is the result a professional quotation?
No. It is a planning estimate; verify product data, site conditions and local rules.