Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - any hints on replacing deck boards?

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coachd
08-25-08, 05:34 AM
I have an elevated pressure treated deck..its time to take up the old boards and replace them with new ones..boards are nailed in...not screwed...the support legs of deck have already been replaced..any suggestions or shortcuts on how to attack this project? thanks


marksr
08-25-08, 06:11 AM
Sometimes cutting the boards in two, inbetween the joists, will make for easier removal.