The best replacement for decks is patios.

The best alternatives to decks are rated as following:
★★★★★  patios
★★★  composite decks
★★  patio
★★  porches
★  turntables
★  paver patios
★  wood decks
★  concrete patios
★  screened in porches
  pressure treated wood
  skateboards
  synthetic decks
  composite
  pergola
  patios cheaper
  pressure treated decks
  pro decks
  cedar
  staining
  cedar decks

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Speaking about decks, one probably shouldn't forget about hot tubs.

Other search terms related to decks and their ratings are:
★★★★★ hot tubs
★★★★ pools
★★★ roofs
★ fire pits built in
above ground pools
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