Pets going on the deck could scratch that chintzier board. Interesting test.

It's not just nails, simply sliding the composite decking out of the pile or sliding into place on the deck can easily scratch the surface, tracking up mud and rock can leave scratches even

You can also use a heat gun to get rid of scratches on PVC material

What decking product do you recommend for the South? Like Georgia. I see a lot of composite decks warp in the heat and sag between boards.

Arent you supposed to use the gaps in the deck to class your nails by size? I always play with nails on my deck dont tell me what to do