How do I increase the width between my deck boards?
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Hai13517355
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The boards on my deck were installed too close together. I have lots of trees and dirt & debris quickly collects in the spaces then the rain water does not drain off. Pressure wash helps but would have to be repeated weekly.
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You will have to pull them up and reposition the appropriately. Or you could set your circular saw to the proper depth and run it through to creat a larger opening.
You can use a spacer, remove the boards, then re-install them using a spacer of your desired width. A large nail or a pencil can be used as a spacer. Just remember, the last board you put down will need to be ripped. It will be too wide
depends on what the material the deck is made out of . Depending on how old it is it may be easier to replace the decking
Well, Hal, you want to be mindful of safety issues. But all you need is a jigsaw to cut the spaces a little wider. Vines may gray under your deck and through the boards, but you can eradicate those if you need to. But a deck is going to get dirty, so use outdoor rugs or buy a shop broom and shop vac to help with the upkeep. Best wishes ☺️
Usually deck boards expand in the winter and shrink a little in the summer. Have you had this happen to any of your boards? An air compressor would blow all the debris out.