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Hi

I have some 3" deck screws that are rusting and need to be replaced. Any suggestions on what to replace them with?

Harry

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

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

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

You could always use Brass, but you will need to predrill the holes first. Greg

Hi Greg

While researching brass I ran across this info...link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJI3eT_RiCI

Harry

5/4 decking will be fine
That's what we use in the Chicago area
You live near the ocean?
Then I would use stainless steel screws to secure the decking

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

I would stay with 2X6 deck boards, stronger and last longer IMHO.


Take care and best wishes,
Robert

Yep

2 x 6 is probably best as I have some xxlarge family members.

Harry

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

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

Big deck for big family, me likes it !!

Sweet deck Harry My wife would love something like that! Oh since its my first post nice to meet you all, i know its not the right place for a greeting but since its my first post i had to say it.

Hi

Thank you.

I used Lowes Deck Designer:

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=p ... plash.html

Harry