u/Forest-walker559

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I recently (in Jan. so 3 months ago) built this deck. I placed the decking on the side that looked the best rather than the technical best side for cupping (growth rings down). The deck faces the south with no shade so there is direct sun all day long.

Since the weather has warmed, some of the boards have started to cup as they dry. So much so that some of the decking screw heads have broken off.

Would you all just replace the broken screws and secure the others or flip over the boards? The deck is not stained yet. I am waiting for another month of drying.

u/Forest-walker559 — 16 days ago