deck drainage problems

[wogman]

I had a mahogany deck installed last year and the boards were obviously put too close together resulting in puddling when it rains or snows. How can I repair this? Can I use a router and run it between the boards and route out a drainage area? Any other suggestions? I would have liked to take all the boards and respace them but the screws were unable to be removed and there are too many.

thanks for the help.

[HayZee518]

you can route them out but then you'll have to go back and seal them against rot when they're dry. Maybe drill some 3/8 inch weep holes every few feet. Apply Thompson's water seal where you drill holes.