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Top tools for designing a deck
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Once you’ve envisioned your new deck, bring it to life using an online deck design tool — no engineer- ing or architecture degree required. Decks.com is a helpful resource that offers a library of downloadable deck plans, along with an easy-to-use deck design program that enables users to experiment with different features and explore op- tions in 3D and 2D top, side and front views. Trex also of- fers a desktop deck design program. Recent enhance- ments include the ability to create multi-level decks and non-traditional layouts customized to your home’s dimensions and populated with specific decking and railing products to bring your vision and project one step closer to reality. Both the decks.com and Trex pro- grams automatically gener- ate material lists and cost estimates, along with print- able renderings for sharing with family, friends and po- tential contractors.
CALCULATE COSTS
To ensure your deck dreams remain within reach, make use of online material and cost calculators. These tools provide valuable guid- ance in the early planning stages to help you manage expectations and make in- formed decisions. Rough cost estimates for materials can be determined based on deck size, substructure needs and the decking and railing products being considered to give planners a good starting point for budgeting.
More deck ideas, infor- mation and digital tools are available online at trex.com/ academy.
This article is courtesy of Brandpoint.
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achieved with just a couple of clicks or swipes, including planning for a new deck. If you are looking to update your outdoor space, expert assistance is available right at your fingertips via your computer or mobile de- vice. Thanks to advancements in rendering technology and user-friendly interfaces, there are lots of great tools and re- sources online to help guide you through the deck design and planning process — from
inspiration to installation. “Planning a deck may seem intimidating at first but it doesn’t have to be, espe- cially with all of the help that is readily available online,” says Leslie Adkins, vice pres- ident of marketing for Trex, the world’s leading brand of high-performance compos-
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VISUALIZE THE POSSIBILITIES
Every great outdoor space starts with a vision! Using the latest augmented real- ity technology, apps like the Trex AR Deck Visualizer tool allow users to explore design possibilities for their out-
door spaces by experiment- ing with different decking shapes, board colors and rail- ing combinations against the backdrop of their own per- sonal home environments. The interactive program also has features to help deter- mine approximate deck size/ square footage and users can order decking samples right from the app, which is avail- able for free via the Apple Store and Google Play.
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