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If maintenance-free panelized decking is important to you, consider buying a synthetic deck panel that is already made. Don’t be surprised if you cannot find this sort of thing on the shelf in a local store, but search “deck panel for docks” online, and I’d expect you’ll find different types and companies that will ship directly to you. One popular choice that I have used many times has an anti-skid, perforated surface that stays cool under the sun and allows dirt that tracks onto the dock to pass through before ending up in the boat. The perforated surface can also save a dock on a body of water that is likely to flood at times, allowing the tips of the waves to break through instead of pounding along the underside. It fastens down easily with screws and is much lighter than many other synthetic choices. If you would rather have a solid surface or the simulation of wood, there are premade panels without the perforation, some with a resin base, others made from aluminum. If keeping the weight down is one of your objectives, I recommend shopping by the specifications. Determine the weight per square foot (per square meter) of the panel when comparing one to another. Also, the more it will span between supports, the fewer framing members you’ll need, keeping the weight in lumber down as well.