Materials for a 10×14 deck
22 deck boards (16 ft)
for 140 sq ft: 22 rows of 5½ in boards with a ⅛ in gap, on 12 joists, with 10% extra.
For a 10×14 foot deck, the boards run along the 14 ft side and the joists span the 10 ft side.
Materials for a 10×14 deck
| Deck area | 140 sq ft |
|---|---|
| Deck boards (5½ in × 16 ft) | 22 |
| Linear feet of decking | 308 ft (+10% = 339 ft) |
| Joists at 16 in on center | 12 × 10 ft |
| Joists at 12 in on center | 15 × 10 ft |
| Rim joists | 2 × 14 ft |
| Deck screws | about 528 |
Framing sizes (joist depth, beams, posts and footings) depend on spans and local code; check your building department’s deck guide before you build.
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Other deck sizes
- 10×12 deck
- 10×16 deck
- 8×14 deck
- 12×14 deck
- 10×10 deck
- 10×18 deck
- 14×14 deck
- 8×10 deck
- 10×20 deck
- 14×16 deck
- 10×24 deck
- 14×18 deck
Questions
- How many deck boards do I need for a 10×14 deck?
- 22 boards 16 ft long (5½ in wide), laid in 22 rows, including 10% extra.
- How many joists for a 10×14 deck?
- 12 joists 10 ft long at 16 in on center, or 15 at 12 in on center.
- How many screws for a 10×14 deck?
- About 528 deck screws: two per board at each joist. A 5 lb box holds roughly 350 to 450 screws.
- How much does a 10×14 deck cost?
- Decking boards alone run about $542 in pressure-treated pine or $1,355 in composite. A finished 140 sq ft deck built by a contractor typically costs $4,200 to $8,400.