A big update for contractors. NEW • Structural calculation reports — a printable calc report for decks and pergolas to go with your permit set. • Cut-stringer stairs — straight or wrapping around the deck, with stringer layout, LVL stringer options, picture-framed treads and an optional concrete pad or a deck landing. PERGOLAS • Hip roofs now have real valleys at every inside corner — in the design, the 3D view and the blueprints. • Reshape a pergola after it's drawn: drag corners, double-tap an edge to add one. • Gables on L, T and U shapes, smarter post placement, and a material list that matches what's built. STAIRS • Perimeter stairs follow curved deck edges and wrap around corners as one continuous stair. • Tap any stair to select it. EASIER TO USE • Snapping rebuilt: smooth, accurate and never sticky. • Two-finger zoom and pan everywhere, one Undo for everything, DONE buttons in every tool. • Faster 3D view, clearer estimate and blueprints, measurements in feet and inches throughout. • Optional two-factor sign-in for better account security. • Dozens of fixes and polish throughout.

This update makes your construction documents more accurate than ever. • Blueprint accuracy: pergola plans (P-1), footing plans (S-2), site plans (S-1), and elevations (E-1) now render the exact structure you designed. Custom footprint shapes, real post and footing positions, true roof profiles, and per-edge dimensions. • Pergola upgrades: roofs can now wrap around outside house corners with correct truss framing, ledgers, and hip geometry in 3D and on the printed plans. • Engineering accuracy: framing members, footings, and schedules are all derived from a single geometry source, so the 3D model and blueprints always match. • Fixed an issue where projects created in earlier versions could not be opened after updating. Your saved projects are safe, just update.

This update makes your construction documents more accurate than ever. • Blueprint accuracy: pergola plans (P-1), footing plans (S-2), site plans (S-1), and elevations (E-1) now render the exact structure you designed. Custom footprint shapes, real post and footing positions, true roof profiles, and per-edge dimensions. • Pergola upgrades: roofs can now wrap around outside house corners with correct truss framing, ledgers, and hip geometry in 3D and on the printed plans. • Engineering accuracy: framing members, footings, and schedules are all derived from a single geometry source, so the 3D model and blueprints always match. • Fixed an issue where projects created in earlier versions could not be opened after updating. Your saved projects are safe, just update.

More accurate material estimates. We rebuilt the core takeoff engine that calculates lumber and steel quantities for every project. Framing members now size correctly against the manufacturer span charts, decking and stair tread board counts are calculated and nested against real stock lengths to cut waste, and steel track/hardware line items reflect the actual connectors used on site. If you've seen quantities that looked off on a takeoff before, this release addresses that directly. Card payments, deposit collection, and email receipts are now possible, including a recoding manual payment, and card payment can also be made through the app. Under the hood. A number of sync and calculation edge cases were fixed to make sure your estimates stay in sync with your actual project data across saves and re-syncs.

Pricing now syncs automatically from your Evalation Ops account. Every material line item — deck tiers, framing, railing, pergola, concrete, and RainEscape prices — is pulled from Ops and applied to the app before each estimate. Your iPad will never show a price that doesn't match Ops. Syncing happens silently in the background on launch and before each estimate. If you're offline, the app uses your last synced prices — nothing resets or defaults. You can also trigger a manual sync from Pricing settings. All pricing fields are now labeled "Managed in Evalation Ops" and are read-only in the app.

Trex RainEscape® Support RainEscape under-deck drainage systems are now fully integrated into the estimate engine. Troughs, drains, butyl tape, and gutter runs appear in the Material Takeoff (overview, PDF, CSV, and text exports) and as a dedicated pricing card in the Estimate tab. Blueprint Sync Fix Edit Page customizations — repositioned callouts, moved dimension labels, hidden elements — now correctly appear in the PDF uploaded to Evalation Ops. The plans your customer sees in the proposal now match exactly what you see in the app. Pricing Accuracy Fix The project price displayed in Lab now matches the price written to Evalation Ops when you tap Sync. Previously, syncing could cause a price jump due to margin being applied twice. What your customer agrees to is now what gets recorded. New App Icon Fresh look. Same Lab.

Trex RainEscape® is here. Design under-deck drainage systems with full material takeoff — troughs, drains, butyl tape, and hidden gutter — priced automatically per bay. Framing system selection now sticks everywhere. Choose Fortress Evolution, Safco Buildex (Forever Frame®), or Traditional Lumber and that selection flows correctly into your estimate, material list, and Evalation Ops sync. Wall height input has been redesigned to match the clean, compact dimension controls you already use for wall length. Outdoor readability improvements: higher-contrast text and larger labels across the app so panels stay legible in direct sunlight on the job site. Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Evalation Lab now connects directly to your Evalation platform account. Sign in with your Evalation credentials to access all features. Subscription is managed through evalationops.com.

MAJOR UPDATE: Complete Outdoor Living Design Platform NEW PERGOLA MODULE 6 pergola types: Mechanical, Open, Single Pitch, Gable Open/Closed, Hip Smart electrical integration with ceiling fans, can lights, outlets Automatic beam sizing and structural calculations House and deck attachment with engineering details NEW CONCRETE MODULE 5 concrete finishes in 6 colors each (Brushed, Stamped, Plank, Exposed, Regular) 4 paver systems: Concrete, Brick, Natural Stone, Porcelain 10 paver patterns × 6 colors = 240 combinations Multi-elevation design with automatic stair generation ENHANCED BLUEPRINTS Unified permit drawings for deck + pergola + concrete projects 391 jurisdiction compliance maintained Automatic electrical layouts with GFCI requirements Professional construction details for all connections ADVANCED PRICING Separate material costs for concrete vs. paver installation Demolition calculator with equipment and dump fees Electrical component pricing with licensed labor rates Complete material takeoffs for complex projects 3D VISUALIZATION Photo-realistic rendering for all materials and finishes Real-time material swapping and color changes Accurate shade studies for pergola designs Professional presentation quality for client meetings Transform your business from deck installation to complete outdoor living design. Close bigger projects with confidence.

Bug fixes and performance improvements: - Multi-surface material takeoff — main deck, landings, and bump-outs now all calculated automatically in a single project - Photorealistic sky in 3D viewport - Improved beam placement accuracy - Undo now supports 50 actions - Fixed an issue where subscribers could see the paywall on a cold launch without an internet connection