When quoting a exterior wood finishing project, how do I measure the area to be treated?
Most decks are made up of squares or rectangles. Draw a rough sketch, then measure the smaller areas and total them for the final area. If you are doing undersides as well, remember to add the additional footage. For stairs, measure a step and multiply by the total number of steps. To estimate siding, remember that one story is usually 10 ft. high. Measure the length of a side times 10 feet, then subtract for windows and doors. For eaves, measure the length times 10 ft. and divide by two, then subtract for window areas. When measuring fences, remember there are two sides!
