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Ask your QuestionIs it possible to replace just a few rotten decking joists and reuse the decking boards I'm all for recycling
Asked by Craig on 16th Jun 2020Best Answer
"yes you can replace joists if its apparent which ones are rotten so a section could be taken up, replaced and boards then refitted."
Answered on 20th Jun 2020 - Member since Jun 2020 - report"Hi yes it’s possible as long as the boards are in good enough condition"
Answered on 20th Jun 2020 - Member since Apr 2020 - report"Yes absolutely. As long as all the supports are ok the new joists should slip in fine. Regards marc"
Answered on 19th Jun 2020 - Member since Jun 2020 - report"If the decking is in good condition then absolutely."
Answered on 20th Jun 2020 - Member since Jun 2020 - report"It is possible but u will you start getting them up you may not see the rot on the back of them only you can decide if they are solid enough, if you do re lay them I would give a coat of wood preserver."
Answered on 20th Jun 2020 - Member since Jan 2020 - report"It is possible but personally I would have to look at them first and check the condition of them"
Answered on 19th Jun 2020 - Member since Feb 2020 - report"Yes of course, providing there is no rot in the timber."
Answered on 21st Jun 2020 - Member since Jun 2020 - report"Hi yes, as long as the joists are in a usable condition and have not split or rot"
Answered on 22nd Jun 2020 - Member since Jun 2020 - report"Yes it is possible as if the boards can hold your weight, you can reuse."
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