Deck Railing Calculator

    Estimate deck railing materials

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    Formula

    Balusters = Rail Length × (12 / (gap + width))

    Code requires max 4" gap between balusters.

    Examples

    20ft railing, 3.5" gaps

    ~48 balusters, 5 posts.

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