deck fasteners

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Installing Deck Fasteners – Installing at an Angle Gives Maximum Hold

Posted by on October 5, 2009 at 7:46 am

One of the reasons why the Ipe Clip® brand of deck fasteners requires you to install them at an angle isn’t because we wanted to be different. It’s because installing deck fasteners at an angle provides maximum hold to the joist. It also raises your deck’s chances of not warping, or cracking in the future. [...]

Comparing Deck Fasteners – It's All About the Installation

Posted by 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 [...]

Deck Screws – The Difference Between a Smooth Deck Build & A Horrible One

Posted by on September 21, 2009 at 6:36 am

Using the right deck accessories can mean the difference between a lengthy and headache riddled deck building experience and a smooth one. Star-drive and Headcote screws are designed to resist stripping and cam out. You will save money in the long run because you’ll have to but less screws to get the job done right! [...]