Estimating Decks, Garages & Porches

Garages

Type in the total floor area of any garage that will be worked on as part of the construction project, whether it is free-standing or attached. Also type in the perimeter (the total length of the garage's outside walls). For an attached garage, do not include walls in contact with the building as a part of the perimeter.

For an attached garage, type in the length of contact with the building. A free-standing garage will have a contact length of 0 (zero).

Decks

We define a deck as any attached structure that doesn't have a roof over it. Type in its area, its perimeter (length of the outside walls), and its length of contact with the main building. If there are several decks, in the total of their areas, perimeters, and contact lengths into the MacNail construction estimating software.

Porches

We define a porch as any structure that has a roof, but no walls. Type in its area, its perimeter (length of the outside walls), and its length of contact with the main building. If there are several porches, type in the total of their areas, perimeters, and contact lengths.