Moasure ONE measuring tool

THEDECKING INDUSTRY is on fire with all the new technologies that are making deck builders’ lives easier. Gone are the days of hammering away for hours on end and feeling like you’ve aged a decade. The decking industry is all about progress, and progress is all about making life easier for us deck builders. In this article, we’re going to take a look at the new technologies that are making deck building less of a workout and more of a walk in the park. So let’s dive in!

In this TNT review, we have made Moasure ONE technology our featured product. It is a measuring tool with advance-patented technology that can take measurements through motion, creating a drawing at the same time. It can measure and calculate distances, angles, areas, elevation, and volumes. In the box you will find the measuring device, a protective case, and USB cable.

Founded in 2014 in Warwick, U.K., Moasure successfully launched a smartphone app, allowing users to leverage the motion sensors in their smartphone to take measurements by simply moving their phone.

In order to use this though, it requires a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone or tablet along with

Moasure’s app to receive the measurements. The app is currently free without any monthly fees. From the app you can export your drawings and measurements to PDF, DXF, PNG, SVG or CSV format that can be easily shared with others. This can be beneficial in many ways:

1. Improved accuracy: By exporting your measurements into a drawing or floor plan, you can see the layout of your space and double check your measurements to ensure they are accurate.

2. Enhanced communication: Exporting your measurements into a drawing can help you communicate your vision to contractors, architects, or other stakeholders involved in your project.

3. Time savings: By having a digital record of your measurements, you can save time by avoiding the need to remeasure or reposition items in your space.

4. Increased productivity: With a drawing or floor plan in hand, you can plan and visualize your project more efficiently, leading to increased productivity and better outcomes.

Mike: I first saw the Moasure ONE in use on a landscaper’s social media post and instantly knew it was a must-have item in my toolbox. It was like a love-atfirst-sight moment. I was so excited I actually ordered it before I did any research. Part of me was skeptical, thinking it might be too good to be true, but after using it on a few projects, I became a believer. I can literally just walk around an area, setting the device down every so often and at key turning points, and it draws the space out for me. When measuring a closed shape, it also has the total perimeter distance and square foot area already calculated.

Andy: As an elite, custom deck designer, most of my project locations are not ideal for quick measuring. I’ve been that guy who measures the proposed area so I can start the design process, only to have to go back or excuse myself from the table to double check some numbers/heights. I discovered Moasure at a trade show last fall. As I watched the sales demonstration, I instantly knew that this product would benefit me. I quickly ordered one and was anxious to get it up and running. I found it to be very accurate and convenient to use on the more complex areas that I would normally struggle with and reduced the margin of errors. Ultimately, it allowed me to provide my customers with the best design I can offer.

Mike: One of the biggest advantages of Moasure is its ability to measure in 3D. As I walk the area and take measurements, it is also tracking any associated elevation change. After measuring, you simply open up the drawing in the app and rotate the 2D shape into 3D. In this view, the change in elevation along the path just measured can be seen. This helps in designing the space and, more importantly, accurately estimating the materials needed.

There is an optional Moasure STICK (sold separately) to hold the device and your smartphone, and I think it’s an important part of using this outside. It allowed measurements to be taken without moving anything out of the way. I was able to easily measure distances around grills, behind planters, and through existing railings. Also, the STICK is long enough to measure about 10’ above