How to stop deck nails popping up?

[oldfox]

Hi I have a large deck that some nails are popping. Looking on advice on replacing the popped nails with screws. What do you think looks good and last. 

The nails are 50mm long and about 2.5mm in width. 

The deck is hardwood about 10yrs old. No rot, but needs a repaint. 

 

 

[Jewelleryrescue]

Hi  @oldfox 

You  are 100%  right simply pull up the loose board  nails. with claw hammer or  wrecking  bar  and use the same  holes and  replace them with deck screws that can  be Stainless steel or  gavanised and also   just makes sure they are 50mm long as a guide.

A bunch  of  decking screw options at bunnings.

Take a walk on the   wild side and use black  decking screws (but you might have to do the whole  deck  then.)

Bremick 10G x 50mm Black Stainless Steel 304 T20 Trim Decking Screws 502TBL - 100 Pack

1 (1)

I/N: 0611066

$26^.95

[oldfox]

So no need to go longer with the screws then? 

[Jewelleryrescue]

Hi @oldfox 

If the screws bite and hold in the nail  hole and they all should then your golden.

If on the odd chance a  screw  wont hold then I might would use a longer standard wood screw probaly 75mm is  next size up especially if  two screws on the same end of one  plank are loose.

Or 

Altternativly put some aquadre glue down the nail hole or wipe some builders   glue liquid nails onto the screw shaft and weight the board on single  holes.

[Jason]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @oldfox. We're pleased to have you join us and trust you get loads of help and inspiration for all your home improvement projects from our wonderful members.

Great to see you get such prompt and helpful replies from one of our most experienced members.

Just thought I'd add that nails popping up is a common experience from the small movement of your decking boards over time. I simply use a nail punch to tap them down again. 

Jason