Deck and Cover Pro — Design Posts, Beams, and Footings the Right Way

Design Safe, Code-Compliant Deck and Cover Structures

Deck and Cover Pro helps you design deck posts, beams, and footings with real-world load conditions — including combined roof and deck loads.

It’s built for designers, engineers, and contractors who want a fast, reliable way to size structural elements and produce clear, permit-ready results.

Whether you’re building a simple backyard deck, a covered patio, or a complex multi-load structure, Deck and Cover Pro gets the math right — instantly.

Features and Capabilities

✅ Multi-Load Scenarios – Choose between deck-only, roof-only, or combined roof and deck posts.
✅ Multiple Post Types – Design for embedded or base-plate-supported posts.
✅ Material Flexibility – Supports dimensional lumber, engineered wood, and steel options.
✅ Footing Design – Calculates required diameter, depth, and bearing pressures for soil capacity.
✅ Connector Integration – Select and verify post bases, caps, and fasteners.
✅ PDF Calculation Reports – Output clear, professional reports ready for plan review.

Smart, Shared Design Workflow

Deck and Cover Pro is part of the Structural Design Pro ecosystem.

Designers can input geometry, loads, and post layout for free (or ad-supported).
Engineers can review, adjust, and generate final stamped calculations.
Contractors and suppliers can access key design data to confirm materials and connections.

Everyone works from the same online project, keeping the workflow smooth and efficient from concept to permit.

Who It’s For

Designers – Quickly determine post and footing sizes and export drawings for review.
Engineers – Verify calculations and finalize structural reports.
Contractors – Confirm buildability and connection details before construction.
Suppliers – Suggest alternate post bases or hardware to match stocked inventory.

Coming Soon

Deck and Cover Pro is in active development and will soon launch as a web-based SaaS tool under Structural Design Pro.

Other Tools in the Structural Design Pro Suite

Beam Design Pro

Design and check beams for decks, roofs, and floor systems in minutes. Beam Design Pro delivers fast, code-based strength and deflection checks with clear, permit-ready reports — all part of the Structural Design Pro suite.

Deck and Cover Pro

Simplify deck and patio cover design. Deck and Cover Pro handles posts, beams, and footings for deck-only, roof-only, or combined load cases with accurate calculations and permit-ready reports.

Post Frame Design Pro

Design full post-frame buildings online — posts, trusses, purlins, girts, and foundations under wind, snow, and seismic loads. Post Frame Design Pro makes complete building design fast, accurate, and code-compliant.

Shearwall Pro

Model, design, and verify wood shear walls for wind and seismic loads. Shearwall Pro supports segmented and perforated wall methods, hold-down design, and drift checks with clear, code-compliant results.

Built by Ogren Engineering

Developed by Ogren Engineering, specializing in wood-framed and ICF structures up to four stories.