jajada I think your fig trees look amazing. If they were mine I would prune the heck out of them but I think they are wonderful. Fig identification is no easy thing. I can't identify half the varieties I have.

I agree with Ingevald that "the" Sanford is a "caprifig" from UCD. Actually there are S.1,2,3... variants. I recenlty got one (unreqested) single twig (less the #) - it rooted, and may I just to add, it it quite hardy. My only interst in caprifigs is "just" to re-understand their fruiting behaviour - no fig wasps here - I did use them before in my old place - per the advice of my mum. Had also tried to-hard-to-root some of the "edible" and more useful caprifigs; not sure, but I think I got one... Good luck with your vendor's patenting the S.(common) fig name (enough fig confusion already exists).

I wasn't able to see the pic, tried both

I personally think decking boards look better on a back door than a front, but it can be done in a way that is appropriate looking for a front, just needs a more formal look. ARe you thinking of doing the work yourselves or hiring someone? If you are hiring someone I would call some places that specialize in front porches and see what their ideas are. Could you replace the concrete with pavers? They have more give an don't crack.