- Calculate the surface area for your decking Multiply the length (L) of your decking area by the width (W): L x W = Decking Surface Area (DSA) in m2 10 x 6 = 60m2
- Work out the coverage of your deck boards Add your deck board width (DBW) to the expansion gap length (EGL), then add the deck board length (DBL) to the expansion gap width (EGW). Then multiply these numbers. (DBW + EGL) x (DBL + EGW) = Single Board Coverage (SBC) 0.144m + 0.005m = 0.149m 2.4m + 0.003m = 2.403m 0.149 x 2.403 = 0.358m2
- Calculate the number of deck boards you need Multiply the SBC by 1.1 to allow for 10% wastage. Then, divide the DSA by the SBC. DSA / SCB x 1.1 = Total number of boards required 60m2 / 0.358m2 x 1.1 = 184.36 boards – so round up to 185 so you’re not left short.
Rogart
Rogart is a small village in Sutherland, Highland, Scotland. The village was the house of Major Andrew MacDonald, who dealt with in the French and also Indian War. It was initially a spread crofting town, until the opening of the Rogart railway station at Pittentrail 1 1/2 miles (2.4 km) to the southeast. A more recent industrial village expanded after the arrival of the railway in 1886, with the older village staying. The village of Golspie is 9 miles (14 km) eastern of Rogart.