Replacing a Step

Because they get more traffic, steps wear out faster than other portions of your deck. For safety's sake, immediately replace any steps that show signs of deterioration or serious damage.

Remove a damaged step by first cutting it in half. You should then be able to use a pry bar to pull the halves away from the nails. If your steps are fastened with screws, just back out the screws, then remove the step or steps.

For replacement steps, use treated deck lumber, cedar or redwood that closely matches the existing steps. Seal the new steps thoroughly, paying special attention to the cut ends.

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