Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - Straigtening Deck boards

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09-17-01, 03:19 PM
How would you suggest straightening warped boards? I tried a crow bar but couldnt really get it to bite. I used a chisel and had better results. this all seems too time consuming.

lefty
09-17-01, 05:25 PM
Don't bother trying to straighten them. Simply replace them and hope the new ones don't warp. Sorry -- wood is stronger than nails, and once the boards start to bend, the nails won't stop it. Screws are better, but wood will snap the screws too.