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Deck repair is much cheaper than building a new deck and it conserves wood by reusing existing deck wood. Find out how to repair an old deck to look like new in this free video series.
There are 17 videos in this series:
Minor wood deck damage must be assessed before repairing the deck. Learn how to assess minor deck damage for repairs in this free video.
Eventually deck wood needs to be replaced. Find out how to use recycled redwood for wood deck repairs in this free video.
Hammering down nail heads or screw heads is necessary before using a drum sander on your deck. Find out how to flush nails and screws before sanding your deck in this free video.
Minor deck repairs include occasionally tightening deck screws. Learn how to tighten wood deck screws to secure wood deck boards - free video.
Replacing deck boards is essential to deck repair. Learn how to lay replacement deck boards with proper spacing - free DIY instruction video.
Screwing deck boards down is necessary for proper deck repair. Find out how to tighten boards down on your deck.
Mastering deck repair tools is key to efficiently rebuilding or repairing your deck. Find out what tools are best for deck repair in this free video.
The drum sander is a great tool for deck repair. Find out how to use a drum sander to sand deck boards in this free video.
Using an edge sander for making deck repairs makes the job much easier. Find out how to use an edge sander in this free video.
Using a lighter grit of sand paper is the key to finish sanding a deck. Learn how to finish sanding a wood deck in this free video.
Major wood deck damage must be assessed before replacing the entire deck. Learn how to assess major deck damage for repairs and replacement needs in this free video.
Deck repairs made to the supporting structure of a wood deck are crucial to maintaining a safe deck. Find out how to repair deck supports in this free video.
Demolition is necessary for rebuilding a deck. Find out which tools are best for demolition in this free video.
Obviously, removing bad deck boards is necessary before installing new wood deck boards. Find out how to remove rotten, ugly, or otherwise damaged deck boards.
Cutting out existing wood deck boards is essential for making deck repairs. Find out how to cut out old deck boards using a saw-zaw in this free video.
Removing deck rails is the the first step to rebuilding deck rails. Find out how to remove old deck rails in this free video.
Learn how to cut deck posts when rebuilding deck rails in this free video.
Wood is a precious resource for many reasons, not the least of which is for its construction potential. Wood decks are not only beautiful but they can last for many years of hard use. Additionally you can repair a wood deck several times before needing to build a new deck. This conserves wood, money, and time. Repairing wood decks is cost effective and easy with free instructions from an expert.
Steve Snow, owner and operator of Decks R Us is a deck repair expert who can show you how to repair your wood deck in this free video series. Steve will show you how to assess major and minor deck damage and how to repair that damage. He will demonstrate how to sand old stain off of a deck and how to prepare the deck for sanding. He will show you what demolition tools you will need and what repair tools you will need to repair a wood deck. Additionally Steve will demonstrate how to remove old boards and rails, and how to install new deck boards.
Steve Snow Steve Snow has been repairing decks in Cottonwood and Sedona, AZ for 9 years and is the owner of Decks R Us.dkdk
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