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 your deck. This combination of materials also ensures that you save a ton of money thanks to the greatly reduced maintenance issues. What does this mean for you?

More time spent enjoying your deck instead of slaving over it.

When you do your research and compare deck fasteners, you’ll quickly realize that because the Extreme™ and ExtremeKD™ require diagonal installation, you’ll also end up building a deck that is proportionality stronger too.

Want to learn more? Contact us today to discover why the Ipe Clip® brand of deck fasteners is perfect for your deck building needs.

At the Ipe Clip® Fastener Co., we have a great solution for homeowners, deck builders, and anyone else who is looking for a cost-effective solution to building their deck.

We sell complete kits for each of our unique and virtually indestructible deck fasteners.

Our Deck Fastening Systems comes complete with:

• 175 – IPE CLIP® Hidden Deck Fasteners
• 190 – Stainless Steel Screws
• 12 – 3/8″ Tapered Ipe plugs
• 1 - 1/8″ High Speed Drill Bit
• 1 – Screw Gun Driver Bit
• 1 – Instruction Sheet

Each kit will cover approximately 100 square feet of deck surface (coverage based on 5-1/2” wide board with 16” joist spacing). The best part? We offer you the chance to customize your kit. We can accommodate you if you need different size screws, a different grade screw, or even a screw with a colored head to match the fastener!

Call us today to learn more and to get started on building a stress free and immaculate deck!

Learn how to install deck fasteners using regular deck boards.

As in previous posts, I will be explaining some simple ways to make installing a deck with hidden deck fasteners easier.

One of the common misconceptions that people have is that hidden deck fasteners are best used with pre-grooved decking. While pre-grooved decking was made for deck fastening systems, you can have an immaculate looking deck surface with standard Eased 4 Edges / Standard 4 Sides (E4E/S4S) deck boards.

How?

By cutting a slot in the edge of the decking using a standard router or biscuit joiner. Of course, you’ll have to use a 5/32” slot cutting bit with your router to make sure that the slot is just the right size (a standard biscuit joiner cuts a 5/32” slot already). This process may take some time depending on the size and scope of your deck. However, you can save a boat load of time if you follow these simple guidelines:

• Mark each deck board with a pencil prior to installation.
  • Just make sure your marks are aligned properly with your joist spacing. Knowing the precise location where each slot will be cut ahead of time will save both time and energy.
• Make sure your tools are charged and sharpened.
  • Also have multiple bits handy for denser woods like ipe.
• If possible, rent a couple of routers or biscuit jointers and get someone competent with tools to help you. (I’m sure you can bribe your neighbor who you lend your tools to help out for an hour or two!)
• Use deck fasteners, and screws that are best suited for hardwood or composite decking.

At the Ipe Clip® Fastener Company, we manufacture deck fasteners that will work perfectly with practically every kind of decking available (except for pressure-treated or other unstable materials).

If you follow this advice, you’ll have a smooth deck surface that will also be much safer and require less maintenance in no time. Happy deck building!

You can install any of our deck fasteners on any number of hardwood and composite decking materials.

YES! The Ipe Clip® Fastener Company manufactures a hidden fastening system practically every single kind of decking available (except for one…more on that later!).

From hardwood decking like ipe, redwood, cedar, and massaranduba to composite and PVC decking, Ipe Clip® brand hidden deck fasteners are the perfect solution for making your deck surface both safer and blemish free.

HOWEVER, if you are building a deck with pressure treated lumber, or other materials that have high expansion/contraction rates, we do not recommend the use of any type of hidden fastener. It’s not that the fastener will give way or break, it’s that these materials are too unstable and unpredictable for installation using a hidden fastening system, which means that the wood is more likely to give way before the fastener will!

At the Ipe Clip® Fastener Company, all of our products are designed to prolong the life of your deck. Our engineers have studied the behavior of all sorts of decking to ensure that every deck fastening system we sell will be able to keep your surface safe, strong, and beautiful for as long as you own it.

Contact us today to learn more about our complete line of deck fasteners.

Wood rot is a common problem with hardwood decks that have been installed with screws that have been vertically installed right into the decking. If you’ve been reading this blog, you will have noticed a trend; The face-screwing method leads to many common and persistent deck problems.

One major problem that occurs frequently is wood rot. People falsely assume that just because a nail or screw fit into a hole, that nothing could also enter that hole. Unfortunately, water is an element that damages wood and is a major reason why mold and mildew are also common problems for wood and composite decks.

When it rains on your deck, water tends to accumulate around and seep into screw and nail holes. As the water literally sits in the hole, microorganisms work their magic and rot starts to occur. As you can see from the above picture, wood rot can be quite unattractive. Rotting deck boards also become a hazard because they weaken the overall strength of the decking.

How can you prevent wood rot?

Be sure to add Deck Fasteners to the list of “Must-have Decking Supplies.” The Ipe Clip Company has a variety of hidden deck fasteners specially designed to ensure your deck remains sturdy, durable and healthy enough to last for decades.

If you already have a deck, the simplest thing you can do is perform the recommended amount of maintenance prescribed by your decking supplier. Also, using a hardwood finish and deck oil like Ipe Oil™ will help protect each deck board from wood rot.

Over time, many decks made of inferior woods or other materials will crack and/or split.

Funny thing is, even if your deck installation goes smoothly, just the natural expansion and contraction of the hardwood can lead to this frustrating outcome. Don’t forget, the elements can also affect decking because softer, and weaker woods and composite materials tend to soak up water. When the water dries up, the wood tends to naturally split around the screw or nail.

How to prevent decking from cracking and splitting?

Well, if you already have a deck, routine maintenance with a hardwood deck oil like Ipe Oil™ should help protect the deck boards from warping or cracking.

If you’re just getting ready to build a deck, then the best thing to do is use hidden deck fasteners. If you are also using pre-grooved decking, then this combination will definitely aid in ensuring that each deck board is stable. Building a rigid and solid deck surface will make your initial investment a greater rate of return.

Don’t forget! Pre-drilling of hardwood decking is HIGHLY recommended . Also, installing deck fasteners at a 45 degree angle will further increase the holding power of the board to the joist.

We hope you learn how to install decking the right way!