Hi
I have some 3" deck screws that are rusting and need to be replaced. Any suggestions on what to replace them with?
Harry
Deck Screws Rusting
Moderators: Greg, Mark, mhrAJ333, JD
I have had excellent luck with the EverShield brand exterior screws. They are a true gray in color. They last a lot longer than double-dipped galvanized.
I tried using the stainless steel screws before, but they are so soft that the heads keep twisting off. I ended up having to pre-drill and countersink each screw. I had to stand on the board and be real careful not to go past the countersink hole (by much anyways) and I wasn't real happy with not being able to really cinch the boards down with just the screw. This was replacing deck boards into old wood framing, so that might have had a lot to do with it.
If your screws go into the newer (5-6 years ago) pressure treated wood, they will rust a lot quicker than the old type of PT.
JMO
JD
I tried using the stainless steel screws before, but they are so soft that the heads keep twisting off. I ended up having to pre-drill and countersink each screw. I had to stand on the board and be real careful not to go past the countersink hole (by much anyways) and I wasn't real happy with not being able to really cinch the boards down with just the screw. This was replacing deck boards into old wood framing, so that might have had a lot to do with it.
If your screws go into the newer (5-6 years ago) pressure treated wood, they will rust a lot quicker than the old type of PT.
JMO
JD
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All information and advice given is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The person doing the work is solely responsible to insure that their work complies with their local building code and OSHA safety regulations.
Hi
The decking is 2" x 6". I have been thinking of going with 5/4 x 6".
Have you used the 5/4 on 16" centers? It would be pressure treated Southern Pine.
Harry
The decking is 2" x 6". I have been thinking of going with 5/4 x 6".
Have you used the 5/4 on 16" centers? It would be pressure treated Southern Pine.
Harry
Aside from the roof leak, soft floors, rats, mice and bursted plumbing ........ how do you like it?
Hi Harry,
Nope never used a 5/4 deck board. You guys hoard all of that wonderful Southern Yellow Pine. We would have order it from a specialty shop and say goodbye to common sense when paying for it.
JD
Nope never used a 5/4 deck board. You guys hoard all of that wonderful Southern Yellow Pine. We would have order it from a specialty shop and say goodbye to common sense when paying for it.
JD
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Today is PERFECT!
All information and advice given is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The person doing the work is solely responsible to insure that their work complies with their local building code and OSHA safety regulations.
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All information and advice given is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The person doing the work is solely responsible to insure that their work complies with their local building code and OSHA safety regulations.
Hi Greg
While researching brass I ran across this info...link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJI3eT_RiCI
Harry
While researching brass I ran across this info...link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJI3eT_RiCI
Harry
Aside from the roof leak, soft floors, rats, mice and bursted plumbing ........ how do you like it?
Hi
10-4
I live near the Gulfof Mexico.
At this point I am thinking of:
#8 2 1/2" 316 SS square drive with type 17 point.
I will predrill pilot holes.
Harry
10-4
I live near the Gulfof Mexico.
At this point I am thinking of:
#8 2 1/2" 316 SS square drive with type 17 point.
I will predrill pilot holes.
Harry
Aside from the roof leak, soft floors, rats, mice and bursted plumbing ........ how do you like it?
Me too. 2 arms in law, 2 legs in law and a rear-end in law, LOL.
Yep, 2XL fer sure.
Take care and best wishes,
Robert
Yep, 2XL fer sure.
Take care and best wishes,
Robert
Some people are Humbly Grateful, while some are Grumbly Hateful.................... Which one are you ?
LOL 10-4 on the members.
I'm down to 298lbs.
My sisters boy is a biscuit away from 500.
2x6 on 16" centers I'm sure. Here's the frame before the joists were put in.
Finished deck approx 2/2006.
Harry
I'm down to 298lbs.
My sisters boy is a biscuit away from 500.
2x6 on 16" centers I'm sure. Here's the frame before the joists were put in.
Finished deck approx 2/2006.
Harry
Aside from the roof leak, soft floors, rats, mice and bursted plumbing ........ how do you like it?
Hi
Thank you.
I used Lowes Deck Designer:
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=p ... plash.html
Harry
Thank you.
I used Lowes Deck Designer:
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=p ... plash.html
Harry
Aside from the roof leak, soft floors, rats, mice and bursted plumbing ........ how do you like it?
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