Patent ID: 8615958

Claim:
A decking system comprising: at least first and second decking boards juxtaposed each other; a joist having side portions and a top portion generally perpendicular the side portions, wherein the first decking board includes a first stepped portion and the second decking board includes a second stepped portion whereby the first stepped portion overlays the second stepped portion; a fastener secured with the first and second decking boards and the joist, wherein the fastener comprises: a joist connector having a generally planar portion engaged with the top portion of the joist and a clamping member extending generally perpendicular from the planar portion and engaging the side portions of the joist, wherein the planar portion includes an aperture; a board connector secured to the first decking board, wherein the board connector is generally perpendicular the planar portion of the joist connector and positions the first decking board in an operative position relative the joist; and a barb laterally spaced from the board connector, wherein the barb engages the second decking board.