MATERIAL COMPARISON
Deck cost comparison
Compare two decking budgets over time using editable material, installation, and maintenance costs. Use this to explore your assumptions, then verify them with a supplier.
BEFORE YOU BUY
What this estimate covers.
This comparison covers entered deck-surface and installation costs. It does not design joists, footings, guardrails or stairs. Maintenance costs are your assumptions, not a prediction.
The formula & assumptionsRELATED GUIDE
Wood vs. composite decking: compare 10-year costs
Check the measuring method and worked example before using the result.
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