Selecting a deck board pattern

There are various ways and directions that decking boards can be laid. The only consideration that you need to take into account when making the decision as to which way to lay the boards, is that of drainage. The Checkboard decking pattern tends to hinder drainage and is therefore likely to require more maintenance than other decking designs. The most common deck board patterns include:

Parallel 90 or 45 Degree Decking



Chevron Decking

Checkaboard Decking

Framed Diagonal Decking

Please visit my previous blog post for advice about building garden decking.