Measure an equal distance from each end of the deck, allowing for an overhang (if desired), and snap a chalk line as a guide ...

One thing that no one has mentioned: screws WILL NOT pull down a deck board nearly as tightly as a nail. If you have a twisted board or a board with a crown, a screw is pretty much useless.

It’s time to settle an age-old debate: nails vs. screws. Both are a form of ancient wood-fastening technology that still get the job done today. But how do you know which one to use for any ...

You say replacing the damaged board would mean dismantling the entire deck. It’s unclear why you have decided that, but perhaps it’s because you don’t see any nail or screw heads and thus ...

You’ll not lose sleep worrying if the nail or screw is corroding deep in the wood. You must be very careful about all of the metal you use when building an exterior deck or structure that’s ...

As Consumer Reports reminds us, keeping a deck in tip-top shape not only ... Consumer Reports Home Editor. If a screw or nail won’t go in the wood, it could also mean that the wood has decayed.

Nailing a loose floorboard into the joist below should eliminate the rattle or squeak. But even if it doesn’t, we’ve got you covered. D.I.Y. Nailing a loose floorboard into the joist below ...

National Nail's CAMO deck fastening systems include revolutionary CAMO Edge Fastening that drives the fastener into the side of the boards and the joist, as well as face fasteners and clips for a ...

In this instance, you recommended fastening shear ply with screws ... constructed by nailing 1/2-inch plywood to all framing members running from the mudsill (the piece of wood bolted to the ...