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How many screws should I use on my new deck?

I have just had to replace all the boards on two of my decks. I have used 5/4 x 6" boards and have used two screws per beam. Should I have actually used three per beam?

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  • Anonymous
    6 years ago
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    for the 5/4 x 6 it is 2 screws per joist, each 1 inch from the edge of the board

  • Marduk
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    I did one per beam and that was 20 years ago and it is still there. I just winged it, not sure what the "right" way is.

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