Replacing a Deck Plank

You'll want to cut the damaged section of plank out cleanly and make the repair look as natural as possible. The way to do this is to cut the section out between one or two joist spacings.

• Locate the damaged section between one or two joists, whichever will make the cut look more natural.
• Put on your eye protection.
• With a framing square as an edge guide for the jigsaw, cut the damaged section of plank out alongside the inside edge of one of the joists.
• Repeat the process and cut the other edge of the damaged plank again alongside the inside edge of a joist.
• Remove the damaged section of deck board.