After using the deck boards at your home or workplace, or any other place for 20-40 years, you should always consider changing them. The carpenters are the best persons to do the job. But why not try it yourself?
The deck boards remain pretty rigidly to the ground. They are mostly fitted with screws and other attachments. Without any unnatural event, you get to use the deck boards for more than 40-50 years.
But when it expires, you are ought to change it. Also, inevitable cracks and other defects alarm you to change the deck boards as soon as possible.
With screws, screwdrivers, and some tools, you can easily do the job all by yourself. Rather than going to the carpenter, let's show you how to remove deck board screws.
We tried different tools to remove deck boards. Various tools seemed convenient at other places. But we went on to get the most convenient one. Here is a list of the best tools for removing deck boards with a description.
Deck wrecker
Deck wreckers are one of the most used tools for removing deck boards. They are specially made for this purpose. When you implement them, it goes slightly under the board, straddles the joint, and lifts the board.
You get to dismantle a board, decks, or pallets within seconds. Apart from that, the tool can be effective in pulling out nails from the board. You can use it easily with its handle by standing in your preferred manner.
Wrecking Bar
The wrecking bars are mainly used to pry the boards apart. It is a "J" shaped tool that goes inside between two bars. Implementing them, you get to separate the boards.
There are two sides of the tool; the hooked side and the flat side. You can use both the side to perform the deck removal.
As it is shorter than most other tools, you have to get on to your knees to use the wrecking bar. Thus, you'll require more physical strength also to make the best out of it.
Considering the price, they are pretty much cheaper than the other tools. By that, the tool's sustainability also comes into account when you compare it with the others.
Demolition Fork
With the name, you get to know the tool's shape, which is like a fork. It comprises four iron tines that are attached to a long handle. The tool fits around the board's joists, even under them, and pulls the board apart.
Even the most stubborn boards can demolish and pull out with the tool. That's why the price of the tool is quite hefty. You have to spend some more money than the other to prevail the impact of this tool. You can use this tool for tile removals too.
Pry Bar
Pry bars are pretty similar and identical to the wrecking bars. They have a tapered hook in the end. The tool is short in size with a fully flat metal formation.
When you implement the pry bar in between the boards, the bar's ends fit firmly in between them. Then you get to pull the boards upward with the stands. As the tool is shorter in size, you'll need to apply more strength to work with it.
Removing Deck Boards (Step by Step Guide)
We got to know about some excellent tools for removing deck boards. But, without knowing the proper steps, you won't be able to use them.
Let's take a look at the steps for the best way to remove deck boards.
Step 1: Prepare the Screw
Take the screwdriver and work on removing deck boards stripped screws. Remove them slowly and make the platform ready to go forward. It will make the whole board loosen and convenient to be removed easily.
Step 2: Identify the best point
To pry up the boards, you have to find the best pry points. That means, find the side where you can easily insert the pry bar and separate the boards easily. The inner convenience of the board should also be kept in mind.
Step 3: Loosen the attachments
Before you go on to apply the tools, make the deck boards loosen up. It will help you to use the tools more conveniently. Also, you'll need less effort to raise the boards. It will reduce the risk of breaking the boards.
Step 4: Using tools
Take the tool (pry bar, wrecking bar, etc.) and insert it in the pry point. Use it to pull the board upwards by applying proper strength. Make sure you make an appropriate room for pulling the bar up. Otherwise, you might end up breaking the board.
Step 5: Remove the deck board
After using the tools, you are getting the board separate from its base. You can get it out using your hand and keep it in a safe place without breaking it. Don't forget to wear a glove in your hand while removing rotted deck boards.
Take a look at the video on how to remove deck boards with screws:
Tricks to Removing Deck Boards
Along with using the tools, some tricks can work well for removing the deck boars. Let's state the tricks accordingly.
- 1Many other screw shafts are undetachable. Your only option to get rid of them is by cutting them. Use a cutter or saw to get the part and make the board capable of extraction.
- 2You can cut the plan sections to loosen the joints of the deck boards. It will lower the effort of removing the boards, and as usual, you can extract the board easily.
- 3The simple and easy step is to cut the deck boards directly. Take a saw and start cutting the board from its outermost edge. It saves some complications but requires much time to do so.
- 4Hammering at times increases the tendency of removing deck boards with a deck tool. You can insert pry bars and other tools by hammering them inside the two decks' narrowest distance. Later on, you can pull up the boards with the help of the tool.
- 5Plug cutter is also an adaptive form tool for removing deck boards with rusted nails. You need to use it correctly with the screw management and get the decks out from the base.
Conclusion
Removing deck boards with screws and other tools is now a very straightforward job. Using the different tricks and techniques will serve the purpose conveniently too.
Before you go on to perform the task, make sure you take all the precautions it. For every doubt, read out instructions properly and get yourself to do the task all by yourself.