Wooden Deck Floorboard Replacement
Navdeep Singh and one other contributor
Last updated on Dec 9, 2020
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓An outdoor deck is a great space to spend your summer evenings with family and friends. Unfortunately, due to the wooden structure of an outdoor deck and the volatile weather that we experience during Canadian winters, wooden decks are prone to dry rot. Dry rot weakens the structure of wood and is caused by species of fungi that digest components of the wood which give it strength and stiffness. Dry rot compromises the structural integrity of your deck. Throughout this guide, I will explain the steps on how to identify and replace a deck floorboard that is subjected to dry rot.
What you need
Parts
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2x6x8 Wooden Board
The specifications for this board will vary based on your specific deck.
Tools
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Lumber SawAffiliate linkAvailable for sale on Amazon
You may use any saw that is able to cut your lumber. A DeWalt Chop Saw was used during this repair.
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Measure the length of the floorboard to determine the size of the replacement floorboard.
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Place the end of your crowbar within the crack next to the floorboard and pry it out.
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Using a pen or pencil, mark your replacement board at the length determined during Step 2. Using a lumber saw, cut the replacement board to its desired size.
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Using a pen or pencil, make a marking to identify where the deck's support beams lie below the replacement board.
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Using a hammer and wood nails, secure the replacement board to the support beams below.
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You may repeat these steps for any additional floorboards.
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York University, Team S2-G23, Melo-Thaiss Fall 2020 Member of York University, Team S2-G23, Melo-Thaiss Fall 2020
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