Material Calculator

Tell us about your deck and we'll estimate how many boards or panels and fasteners you'll need. Every estimate includes a 10% buffer for cuts, waste, and on-site adjustments.

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Decking material

Standard 5.5" board widths apply across composite, PVC, HDPE, and mineral-based decking.

Structure

Hidden Fasteners vs Face Screws

Understanding the difference helps you pick the right fastener for the look, install method, and budget that fits your project.

Hidden fastener installed in the groove of a composite deck board

Hidden Fasteners

Clips that nest into the grooved edges of your deck boards and attach to the joists below. No screw heads show on the deck surface.

Pros

  • Clean, seamless look
  • No exposed screw heads
  • Consistent spacing

Cons

  • Boards must be grooved
  • Slower install
  • Higher upfront cost
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Stainless steel face screw with torx drive

Face Screws

Driven through the top of each deck board into the joist below. Faster to install and works with any board type.

Pros

  • Works with any board
  • Faster installation
  • Lower upfront cost

Cons

  • Screw heads visible
  • Risk of board splitting
  • Requires color-matched heads
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