DeckBuilder Pro features

From 3D concept to framing and takeoff.

One deck model drives the visual design, framing layout, materials and reporting workflow.

3D deck view

Rotate and inspect a finished deck model with decking, fascia, stairs and railing.

Framing view

Expose joists, rims, beams, posts, footings, stair framing and modeled connectors.

Joist layout

Set joist size and spacing and calculate the repeated framing from project dimensions.

Both-end joist hangers

When enabled, each carried joist is modeled with a complete hanger assembly at both endpoints.

Stair calculations

Calculate riser count, tread count, run and full-depth stringer geometry from deck height.

Railing layout

Model guard posts, rails and balusters along selected deck edges and stair runs.

True-length takeoff

Build the purchase list from finished cut lengths rather than simple area multipliers.

Cut optimization

Pack shorter cuts into stock lengths and track reusable offcuts and saw kerf.

Supplier price profiles

Use editable local pricing instead of treating national reference prices as guaranteed quotes.

Project dashboard

Save multiple projects to the member account and reopen them later.

Reports

Generate project summaries and material reporting from the server-calculated model.

Private calculation engine

The production engine lives outside the public web root and is loaded only by the Node application.