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TOPIC: Cupping
#123
Cupping 4 Years ago Karma: 0
We touched on cupping in another thread and i was wondering as I 'suffer' from cupping is there any way to reduce exisiting cuppind?
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#152
Re:Cupping 3 Years, 12 Months ago Karma: 0
I'm pretty sure there is not a whole lot you can do, if you tried to straighten out the cupping, the wood would split i reckon
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#158
Re:Cupping 3 Years, 12 Months ago Karma: 11
Just replace the worst boards. It would be the safest thing to do.
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Re:Cupping 3 Years, 11 Months ago Karma: 0
Cymru, I hope you don't have too many cupped boards or it could be a costly exercise! Let us know how you go
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#196
Re:Cupping 3 Years, 11 Months ago Karma: 11
Honestly a Pressure Treated board isn't that expensive. A 12' board may only cost $10 depending on your area. The problem is your new boards will not match your old boards at first. It may take a couple times of deck restoration to achieve some uniformity. Let me know if you need some advice on this.
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Re:Cupping 3 Years, 11 Months ago Karma: 2
DeckRestAdmin wrote:
Just replace the worst boards. It would be the safest thing to do.

Any boards you replace should be installed with decking screws to reduce cupping. Nails are not as effective.

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Re:Cupping 3 Years, 11 Months ago Karma: 11
Make sure to use galvanized or stainless steel screws so they will not rust!
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Re:Cupping 3 Years, 11 Months ago Karma: 0
Thanks for being specific about the screws and what type to use. I just bought a house with a deck and it need some replacement of boards (not many) but they were put in with nails.

Can I just go in and place those nails or should I wait. The boards I am referring to are in very good condition other than a little sanding and then re-coating them.
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