We received a call from a home owner last week. He was upset that his deck boards had expanded and were now butting up against each other and cupping. He had a mess and was understandably upset. I first asked what type of decking he had. He replied that it was kiln-dried decking. I then [...]
I know, we’ve heard the question many times before…… “Are hidden deck fasteners really necessary when building my deck?” Absolutely. There are many reasons why Ipe Clip® hidden deck fasteners are superior to face screwing your deck. · The first is the obvious; the look. Ipe Clip® hidden deck fasteners create a truly pristine looking surface. [...]
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 [...]