One brand of aluminum decking we tested snaps together, much the way tongue-and-groove flooring does. A vinyl decking product we reviewed snaps in place over metal clips screwed onto the joists.

Estimates of how long an aluminum deck will last vary from 25-60 years ... like a tendency to fade with UV exposure or to sag ...

(In fact, aluminum decking lands one of our top scores for resistance to staining.) The LockDry installs over wood or metal ...

Q.The carpenter that built my deck used joist hangers to hold up the joists along the house and at the end of the deck. Are these steel joist hangers approved, and will they stand the test of time?

Two to three times as strong as the traditional choice for decks – wood, aluminum has the superior strength and rigidity of a structural material. It allows for 36-inch joist spans, with no ...

(I will use aluminum tar tape on the tops ... The worst-case scenario is that the deck joists are so compromised by rot or bug infestation that they will have to be replaced.