'What and How' - Decking board and screw removal

Some suggestions on how to remove screw-fitted decking boards without trashing them. My video filming skills could be better i know - but the essential story is there . . .

I hope you enjoy watching this footage, but remember - THIS VIDEO IS ABSOLUTELY NOT INSTRUCTION in any form whatsoever. I am not your Mum & you take full responsibility for whatever you decide to do with the content contained within this video.

[catniprulz]

I signed in just to like this post - to the point, funny and helpful!

[Johnnykgb-nsa]

I'll have to try your suggestions. Thanks, John, Indiana

[killerdalek]

Thanks for that. I've got a right job on with removing decking boards this weekend. I'm dreading it a little less now!

[williamjflaherty]

Thank you, excellent work around, and kind of you to share

[paolomh]

Hi clive, even with a impact driver (100 NM torque) I struggle.. I'm gonna try the dremel trick and perhaps the screw grab. I don't understand why 'professionals' are still screwing ;) things this badly. Best video I have seen about this issue, Thank you.

[SlickArmor]

A close up on the dremel bit would have been nice.

[retrac]

Had to replace six boards myself and used a similar method, still a laborious job when you have ten screws per board spending at least five mins per board on each screw! 😭

[oskarh]

On separate subject: is your patio roof attached physically to the house wall? Did you need council approval for this?

[rw]

Any tips for when the screw heads are completely knackered!? 😄

[robjacobs]

Clive,

Thanks for the video...I found it very helpful for removing my deck boards! Quick question: which dremel accessory bit were you using to polish/reach the screw head?

[lcook]

Why not use a cordless drill or impact drive?

[paolomh]

Hi Clive, what screw type did you or will you use as a replacement?