Timber slat decks – rusty connectors/fixings/support brackets
Listed under: Exterior, metal, timber and wood-based, timber, decks, durability, rust, fixings
Cause
Exposure to air-borne salt, dust or dirt; trapped moisture and dirt
Repair
- if fixings are sound, sand to remove corrosion; prime with a zinc-rich primer; paint with at least two coats of acrylic paint
- if fixings are corroded, remove and replace with minimum hot-dip galvanising for brackets and bolts, and stainless steel for joist hangers and nail plates.