I have a customer with a deck problem where cedar deck planks are too closely spaced approx 1/16 inch. As a result water accumulates in several areas due too poor drainage. Any suggestions for providing water drainage without replacing decking. thanks,ed
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how about stacking up a couple of blades in a circular saw, and running them down the middle of the too close spaces?
Rick: I was concerned about maintaining a straightline and overall appearance of deck when finished. thanks for advice,ed
Rick has trhe right idea, or use a router and 1/4" straight bit. Fasten a straightedge to the deck as a guide.
I'm sorry, I thought you wanted it done the right way.
about maintaining a straightline
Do it like you would a router, make up a jig with a couple of guide pins, and put that on the base of the saw.
There's going to be a hassle almost whatever you do when you get up close to the wall in any event.
It's tempting to just suggest using a straight fluted bit in the router, and finish up with a chamfering bit--but I'm not the one who gets to knee across the whole deck doing it, so I'm shutting my mouth now <g>.Occupational hazard of my occupation not being around (sorry Bubba)
thanks for the advice , I am in agreement ---now to approach the customer----Thanks again,Ed
In my mind this would be a good excuse to by the EZ saw guide. Just drop it over the gaps and go.
If it's a new deck, just wait a year or two. The boards will shrink in width.