Decking Question

[ahmed24]

I'm doing an IPE hardwood deck. I am in two minds about whether or not to do staggered joints. One option is to have all the joints at the same point. This will mean that when looking towards the deck I will have two lines vertical lines which will be the joints. Or should I go for a staggered joint? or match the joints on every other line?

Looking for suggestions as to what would look better

Thanks

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Its personal choice really, look at google images of each method and see what you prefer.

 

[sexyfigure]

We used staggered joints on our decking but we hired some people to do it. Its looks very stable and simple. but freddymercurystwin was right. Its a personal choice.