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Decks, Fences & Stairs

Deck board, fence and stair calculators for outdoor builds. Estimate boards, posts, pickets, risers and treads, and check common code limits.

Stair Calculator: Risers, Treads and Stringer Length

September 27, 2026 by diego
Stair Calculator: Risers, Treads and Stringer Length — BuildCalc guide cover illustration

Enter the total rise and your riser and tread limits to get the number of risers and treads, exact riser height, total run, and stringer length. Includes IRC stair limits and deck stair stringer rules.

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Deck Calculator: How Many Deck Boards Do I Need?

September 27, 2026 by diego
Deck Calculator: How Many Deck Boards Do I Need? — BuildCalc guide cover illustration

Enter your deck size, board width, gap, and board length to get the number of deck boards, linear feet, and joists. Includes rows by width, gap and joist spacing rules, and a screw count.

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Fence Calculator: How Many Fence Posts and Pickets Do I Need?

September 27, 2026 by diego
Fence Calculator: How Many Fence Posts and Pickets Do I Need? — BuildCalc guide cover illustration

Enter your fence length, post spacing, and picket size to get posts, rails, pickets, and concrete bags. Includes pickets per 8 ft section, post hole guidelines, and how much concrete a post really takes.

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