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This is actually a great question with two different recommended fixes. Toward the bottom of our installation page we cover the topic of fascia installation and your question relates to this topic (http://www.latitudesdeck.com/planandinstall/installation.htm). Using a perimeter board to frame the outside of a deck may seem like extra work but it gives the deck a more finished look while allowing you to either slightly cantilever or move the fascia up to be flush with the surface. The other option would be to use a solid edge board as the top part of your fascia, this allows the decking to expand and contract but you do not have to worry about it pushing your fascia board away from the rim joist.
Thanks for your question Tom.
Thanks for your question. The darker colors of any surface tend to retain more heat, but the largest contributing factor of keeping a surface barefoot-friendly is airflow. Think of having your car windows rolled up on a hot summer day… you can barely sit down when you climb in the car, but if the windows are cracked; air can circulate and keep your car from retaining all that heat.
Your deck works the same way. Making sure the boards have ¼” side gapping and using lattice to skirt a deck allows the proper airflow and decking color plays a minimal role in heat retention. However, if you find yourself in a situation where the deck is built low to the ground or has limited airflow for some other reason, the best solution is to go with a lighter color to lessen the amount of heat built up.
I hope this answers your question!