To avoid butt joints from decking boards being applied lengthways on a deck longer or wider than available sizes, consider applying the decking at a 45 degree angle. Synthetic decking mak require joists at 12 inches rather than 16″ OC, byt two by decking does not. For example, a 16 foot board covers a 12 foot wide deck with almost no scrap at the ends. Any boards cut short by a corner are used in the opposit corner. Looks nice and no butt joints.
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I think it depends on the size of the deck.
Some of the clients prefer real wood.
I've found that diagonal placement means extra framing and blocking, thus extra cost.
Glad you like it, though.
Quality repairs for your home.
AaronR Construction
Vancouver, Canada