For decking, use a three-inch or 3.5-inch galvanized deck nail to anchor loose boards. Choose spiral-shank or ring-shank; both types grip the wood more strongly than smooth-shank nails.

Photo credit: Steve Greifer The restaurant’s weathered wooden deck extends right over the water, creating the delicious illusion that you’re dining on a boat without the inconvenience of seasickness.

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First, it adds to the aesthetics, either by enhancing the natural grain pattern of the wood or by covering blemishes, depending on the stain you choose. Second, it can add years of life to a deck ...