How to Make the Wood Deck Not Creak

How to Cut Composite Decking
Published: Oct 13, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Fortunately, stopping the noise is a quick and easy fix that will leave you wondering what took you so long to do it.

Things You Will Need

  • Power drill
  • Decking screws
  1. Walk along the deck to identify the trouble spots. Listen for squeaks and feel for movement.

  2. Drive several screws into the decking and joists where you hear the squeaks. Test for squeaks by jumping on the spot.

  3. Add additional screws along the offending joist if the squeaking continues.

The Drip Cap

  • Among the myriad problems you can and will have around the house, a creaky wood deck is among the most annoying yet simple to repair.
  • Drive several screws into the decking and joists where you hear the squeaks.

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Robert C. Young

Robert C. Young began writing professionally in 1989 as a copywriter for an advertising specialty company. From 2000 to 2007 he operated a real-estate development and construction company. His work has been published online at SFGate and…

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