We went back-and-forth about space between deck boards for a recent project. I don't recommend "zero" spacing between boards--at least in areas like mine (Colorado). With the previous decking, the thin gaps got jammed up with pine needles and other such over the years. They were not only frustrating and impossible to clean out, but there was more rot in areas where they'd built up.
I believe our deck builders did use common nails as spacers (ala Altereagle). I haven't measured exactly, but it appears to currently be about a 3/16" spacing (in synthetic decking) and are very happy with it.
Regards,
-k2 in CO
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