what size boards do i need for the frame of a deck
What size will the deck boards be? The most popular sizes are 2x4, 2x6 and 5/4x6. The most obvious difference is in the board width: 2x4's produce more seams in a deck surface than 2x6's. You'll need more 2x4's to cover a surface, but it ends up being about the same amount of wood overall and about the same price.