I have a deck that is about 15 years old. In one of the joints between two decking boards, the boards have rotted, and I plan to replace these boards. It now appears that the rot has spread to the joists under the joint, see pictures. I am thinking of removing the rotten wood so that it does not spread further. How is it best to remove the rot, and what should I do to have something to screw the new decking boards into? And how will it affect the strength?
I have some idea that I chisel/saw away all the rotten material and treat the surfaces with something appropriate. Then I think I can screw in a joist parallel to the existing ones and attach a small piece over what I chisel away to align the screws in the decking with the others?
I have some idea that I chisel/saw away all the rotten material and treat the surfaces with something appropriate. Then I think I can screw in a joist parallel to the existing ones and attach a small piece over what I chisel away to align the screws in the decking with the others?
