A deck made of ipe decking is going to last you for decades. If you are getting ready to start building an ipe deck, then doesn’t it make sense to use deck tools and hardware that will ensure that it looks great for decades too?

Every deck fastener that we offer has been designed to be used with the most beautiful, yet difficult to install decking , ipe. There’s a reason why we’re called the Ipe Clip® Company and not Wood Fasteners Incorporated!

We made a conscious effort to design and create deck fasteners that could stand up to the hardest decking material available. After all, if you are going to use reslient decking material, the deck hardware you use should also be just as resilient.

Contact us today for more info on the deck fasteners we sell for ipe decking.

Our ipe deck fasteners work with wood that has been either air-dried or kiln-dried and are also available in a variety of colors.

This is important because if you’re going to let your ipe age gracefully to a silvery patina, then our patina gray fasteners will suit you best. Likewise, if you plan to keep your ipe deck a beautiful reddish brown, then using our brown fasteners is a perfect fit.

Using deck fasteners to build your deck isn’t just for pretty looks. There are safety and overall maintenance issues that you also need to consider.

Common problems that you can avoid are:

• Nail Pops – Because wood decking grows and shrinks, overtime, the deck board can actually lift up the nail. Using hidden deck fasteners just might keep you from getting sued since the likelihood of someone tripping over an exposed nail is virtually impossible.
• Rot and decay – Every single time it rains, water enters the area where the surface screw entered. As time goes on mildew can build up and the deck board can end up rotting.
• Deck splits and cracks – Just as painful as a nail pop and even more annoying is getting a splinter in your, or a child’s foot. Nothing makes a party end more abruptly than a child with a bloody foot hysterically crying because the homeowner opted to save some money and decided not to use a deck fastening system.
• Mushrooming – If you want to build a composite deck, listen up. If you screw into the top of composite decking, you could end up having your deck look like there are a row of mushrooms due to the composite materials rising above the deck board and around the screw hole.

Building a deck is an investment into not just your home, but also the future memories you can have. Doesn’t it make sense to make sure that you give your deck the best possible chance of having a healthy life while it also gets a chance to look good for decades to come? Also, given that some of these common deck installation problems can lead to bodily harm, doesn’t it also make sense to ensure that you, your loved ones, and your guests are safe?

If you want to ensure that you build a deck that is safe, we have two kinds of deck fasteners that are perfect for your specific decking choice:

• Extreme™ Deck Fastener – Perfect for Air-dried wood decking
• ExtremeKD™ Deck Fastener – Perfect for both composite decking and kiln-dried wood decking

No matter what decking fastener you choose, be sure to use the best deck tools to give your deck a lengthy lifespan without tons of maintenance.

There are so many different companies that have deck fastening systems. But, which one will get the job done right for now and into the future?

Well, that all depends on the type of decking you choose. At the Ipe Clip Company, we have three distinct lines of hidden deck fasteners that are specially designed to ensure that the decking you choose looks great for years to come:

• ExtremeKD™ Ipe Clip
• Extreme™ Ipe Clip
• Ipe Clip ® Standard

Here are some additional questions to ask when buying hidden deck fasteners:

• Does the deck fasteners I am buying work best with air-dried wood, kiln-dried, wood or composite decking?
• Does the hidden deck fastener company sell deck fastening systems with stainless steel inserts to make the fastener have maximum holding power and nearly unbreakable?
• Can these concealed deck fasteners come in different colors to match my specific decking choice?
• Do the hidden deck fasteners come with a warranty?

You know that building a deck is serious business. Even if you choose a different brand of deck fasteners, make sure that you’re 110% confident that they will get the job done right and that they are easy to use and install. Your deck is something that you’re going to have to live with for some time. The last thing you want is higher maintenance or replacement costs to be an issue that you have to deal with constantly. Doesn’t it make sense to do your due diligence to ensure that you’re getting the best high-quality deck tools available?