How to repair decayed Rim Boards

Boards, also known as rim joists, are important components in the construction of the bridge. A Council Board is located below the deck boards along the outer perimeter of the bridge, usually consisting of a piece of 2-by-6. On-board tables do not carry as much weight as regular joists on the underside of the bridge. Use these joists for Crown bridge along the outside to make it look more finished. Over time, this card can become meadows due to its exposure to the elements and you will need to replace it.FIX: ModeratePower drillTape measureCircular sawDeck screwsSafety goggles1

Remove all screws of the platform edge to edge rotted in place using a power drill. Locate the joist hangers holding the house edge to edge. The Council will sit in hanger joist against the House.

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Hold one end of the hanger joist and have support to loosen the hanger joist from its current location with a power drill. Keep the edge to edge, therefore does not fall when the hanger joist is loosened. Joist hanger set aside for future use.

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Measure the Board edge which was removed just so you can install a new card edge of the correct size. Mark the new Board to Board in the correct position and align the blade of a circular saw to the mark on the Board.

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Cut straight across the Board on board with the circular saw in the desired position and align where the old one was to verify that the correct size has been cut off. Push the hook in place prestressed backup and screw it to the wall with a power drill.

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Tighten the two screws on the external platform running in each joist in postcard of the circle. Move down the entire piece until it is firmly to the bottom of the bridge. Inspect the rim to rim and verify correctly installed and that it is safe in all locations.

Always wear safety glasses when working with a circular saw. This will help protect the eyes from flying pieces of wood and other debris.

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