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DIY Decking – Top Screwing Leads to Weaker Decks

Posted by Dan Schiefer on February 15, 2010 at 9:00 am

One of the misconceptions about using deck fasteners that they are not as strong as conventional face nailing or screwing of deck boards. When one stops to think about this statement, it can easily be seen as false.
One of the thoughts behind this misconception is that when face securing deck boards, you have more strength [...]

Buying Deck Fasterners – Clearing the Confusion

Posted by Dan Schiefer on January 4, 2010 at 9:00 am

There are so many different types of deck fasteners. Some are made of metal, some are made of plastic, and some, like the Extreme™ and ExtremeKD™ are made of both.
When you use a hidden deck fastener that combines the strength of stainless steel with the enduring qualities of plastic, you will extend the life of [...]

Comparing Deck Fasteners – It's All About the Installation

Posted by Dan Schiefer on September 28, 2009 at 10:46 am

Do-it-yourself homeowners who are comparing deck fasteners have a lot of different brands to choose from. However, despite all the marketing claims made by other companies. The one aspect that they like to gloss over is how their brand of deck fasteners have an installation process that, in fact, does not lead to a stronger [...]