Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - cupping deck boards

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07-30-00, 11:17 AM
My deck on the pugetsound is cupping and I was wondering if their is a best way to refinish the boards the wood is fairly new. Can I take a floor sander to it? to take out the highs or what is the best way with out replacing the deck boards?

08-01-00, 12:02 AM
What kind and size of deck boards are you dealing with? The 2 most common used in your area are cedar and pressure treated. If yours are pressure treated DO NOT SAND THEM!! Get back to us with more info and we can give you some advise.