- 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.
Kyle
Kyle of Lochalsh is a town in the historical area of Ross-shire on the northwest coast of Scotland, situated around 55 miles (90 kilometres) west-southwest of Inverness. It lies on the Lochalsh peninsula, at the entrance to Loch Alsh, opposite the town of Kyleakin on the Isle of Skye. A ferryboat made use of to attach both villages until it was replaced by the Skye Bridge, regarding a mile (1.6 km) to the west, in 1995. The town is the transport as well as shopping centre for the location along with having a harbour as well as marina with pontoons for maritime site visitors. The bordering views as well as wildlife are considered tourist attractions of the village, as is the slow-moving rate of life. Crofting along with even more recent crofting pursuits like salmon farming are some of the activities taking place in Kyle of Lochalsh.