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Howard
I want to replace the decking in my garden. It's about 4.3m x 1.95m. Basically, a fairly simple rectangle. I don't want to go fancy because, being honest, I'm very unlikely to look after it very well. Any reason not to go for the basic pine options on B&Q/TP? Pretty sure this is what I've just ripped out and it did fine for 12+ years before rotting away (with no treatment or care from me). I can probably be persuaded to go slightly up the food chain but unless there's an appreciable benefit I'd rather not throw money at something that is purely functional and will not get looked after.
RE installing - I assume just build a wooden rectangle a wee bit smaller than the total area to be decked, put some cross-joists in (internet seems to think 40cm intervals, which seems quite close to me?) and some bracings between them then have it? The deck I've just removed certainly had no fancier construction than as described, but any wisdom or experience would be appreciated....
Cheers