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Depend on the amount of rain you get through the year. If you like idea of low maintenance, then milk bottle decking is your friend. Yep, Trex or something similar and they are making them much better today to mimic lumber. Yep, Webb is correct, it sags on a really hot day especially if the joist is 24 on center. That aint no workie.
Personally, I would rip out all the handrails including the 4x posts. Secure the post then lay the deck. For decking, I like the real feel of wood, but it must be maintained yearly. 5/4" Ipe or Mangaris. If you decide to paint over it, then use pressure treated or simply Cedar 2x material (cheaper). I have never been a big fan of pressure treated lumber. I dislike tracking that chemical fill dust into my home. Typ. code requirement is 4" between railings.
Is there a way to avoid carrying that lumber up two floors? I know you like to build those big chest and 6 packs but that's a lot of work. How about leaning long pieces on the deck and pull them up from the top. Screw a couple of boards down for better footing while pulling decking up is safer then standing on the edges of the joist. God know I have done a bit of that stunt in my 20s.
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