Hi all
Right, before we get started, you should know that I'm beyond useless with maths of any sort. Even basic stuff. It's just not my area.
Area, however, is why I'm here. I'm going to do my decking, and I've measured up as follows:
It's an L-shape, consisting of a 3x3m square, with a 2x1.3m rectangle coming off it. (The boards run lengthways @ 1.3m each, if that makes sense - rather than being 2m long)
So I calculate that as being 11.6m² total. Which at 125mm boards means I'd need 91m of decking in total.
The confusing bit:
If I buy a kit of 3x4.2m, will I have enough coverage? 3x4.2 = 12.6, which suggests I'd have 1m² worth left over. But am I failing to factor in wastage?
Can't wrap my head around how much I should buy. Any help would be massively appreciated.
many thanks
Matt
Right, before we get started, you should know that I'm beyond useless with maths of any sort. Even basic stuff. It's just not my area.
Area, however, is why I'm here. I'm going to do my decking, and I've measured up as follows:
It's an L-shape, consisting of a 3x3m square, with a 2x1.3m rectangle coming off it. (The boards run lengthways @ 1.3m each, if that makes sense - rather than being 2m long)
So I calculate that as being 11.6m² total. Which at 125mm boards means I'd need 91m of decking in total.
The confusing bit:
If I buy a kit of 3x4.2m, will I have enough coverage? 3x4.2 = 12.6, which suggests I'd have 1m² worth left over. But am I failing to factor in wastage?
Can't wrap my head around how much I should buy. Any help would be massively appreciated.
many thanks
Matt