I just ripped off our old deck boards and replaced with Deckorator brand composite boards from Lowes. They were 16' and I only needed 14' I bought 25 of them for around $30 each. Old deck boards were treated 2 x 4. Joists were on 24" centers so I added new joists in between. I used the plastic hidden T universal fasteners from Lowes. I did not do the picture framing technique and instead bought and stained treated 5/4 deck boards for fascia to cover the ends. I went with 1/4" gaps everywhere. Looks pretty good. Just need to finish up the landscaping and build a new pergola/lean to roof over it. It is a bit slick when wet but wife is happy so.... win.
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