Calculate and Measure Post Cut Lengths

What happens here

Once all footing heights are marked on the story pole, lay the story pole flat on a stable surface near your cutting station. The builder explains that the deck structure requires 1 inch for decking, 9 inches for joists, and 9 inches for the beam, totaling 19 inches from the established "DOOR" sill height to the top of the footing. To determine the precise cut length for each 6x6 post, use a tape measure to measure the distance from the "DOOR" mark to each individual footing mark (e.g., "1", "2", "3") on the story pole. This measured distance on the story pole directly indicates the length of the 6x6 post required for that specific footing to achieve a perfectly level deck. For example, if the distance from the "DOOR" mark to footing #1's mark is 6 and 5/8 inches, then the 6x6 post for footing #1 needs to be cut to 6 and 5/8 inches plus the 19 inches from the beam/joist/decking above the footing. Repeat this measurement for each footing mark, ensuring each 6x6 post is cut to its unique, precise length.

Goal: Measure the exact height for each deck post.