How Much Lumber for a 16×16 Deck?
The answer
282 board foot
For a 16×16 ft deck, with 10% overage included. Estimated cost: $1,126 at US national average pricing.
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How we calculated this
- 1. Area: 16 × 16 = 256 sq ft
- 2. Convert + overage: Add 10% for waste → 282 board foot
- 3. Cost: 282 × $4.00 ≈ $1,126