Correct nailing of bowed deck boards Nov 21, 2007 2:16:34 GMT -6 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by Tumbleweed on Nov 21, 2007 2:16:34 GMT -6 If you have a bowed deck board, nail from the center of the bow and then outward. This will prevent the bow from being "trapped" as it might if you nail from the outside in.