deck fasteners

Deck Problems

How to Clean Your Hardwood Deck

Posted by on September 2, 2010 at 8:17 am

Has the summer taken a toll on your hardwood deck? Or, has your five year old just had a ketchup and mustard party on a hot summer day? Ipe Clip® carries just the right deck finishing & cleaning products to get your deck clean and looking new. Messmer’s Deck Cleaner and Messmer’s Brightener is just [...]

Dealing with Rot

Posted by on August 26, 2010 at 10:20 am

Rot is an almost ubiquitous problem in the world of wood decking. It is an ugly and potentially dangerous blemish as it gnaws away at the structural integrity of your deck boards. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to combat the threat of decay. Prevention is the most infallible defense against deck rot. The [...]

Deck Fasteners Beat the Heat & Maintain Structural Integrity

Posted by on August 16, 2010 at 10:47 am

// This summer has been hot….very, very hot. The heat has proven why installing deck fasteners is a smart and economical choice. As you might imagine, the heat has taken its toll on a number of decks across the country. I’ve been reading on many home improvement forums about homeowners worried about their decking structural [...]