deck fasteners

Hidden Deck Fasteners

Can Ipe Clip® deck fasteners be used on decking other than Ipe?

Posted by Dan Schiefer on November 30, 2009 at 9:00 am

One question that we often get asked is:
“Can Ipe Clips® be used for other types of decking?”
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® [...]

How to Prevent Wood Rot in Decking

Posted by Dan Schiefer on November 16, 2009 at 9:00 am

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. [...]

How To Prevent Decking from Cracks & Splits

Posted by Dan Schiefer on November 9, 2009 at 9:00 am

One of the most common complaints that people have after their wood deck has been built is of deck boards cracking and splitting. This can often happen when using inferior decking materials. It can also happen to hardwood decks that were not installed properly. Basically, any wood has the potential to split, splinter, or crack [...]