How can I put wood screws in an old deck?
Should I use a nail p;unch to start the holes for the Screws
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Hello. We remove rotten boards and replace them on our boat dock on an as needed basis. We used an impact screwdriver with decking screws. They self countersink quickly and smoothly.
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No need. Deck screws are self threading.
I used to use a nail to start a hole for screws but not I have a ryobi compact drill to drive screws in much easier.
Drill holes so wood doesn’t split if you drill holes to big put a golf tee in the hole and then add screw and screw in it will tighten