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In addition you work from the top of the deck. As I understand the process of concealed deck screws some of the systems require that you work from the bottom or standing between the joists. I bought the system from Amazon for the free shipping and no tax and intend to use it this summer as my deck is in partial shade with an overhang and the last time I used a step stool on the deck to reach our wind chimes the stool went through the deck at the soggy boards.

I have a question - as the boards have been damaged from pooling water do I have to worry about the joists and if so any suggestions short of beginning over??

Considering the cold climate are the concrete blocks good enough for support or do you need footings - and are using the blocks up to code. By the way where is the building permit?

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