This summer has been hot….very, very hot. The heat has proven why installing deck fasteners is a smart and economical choice.

As you might imagine, the heat has taken its toll on a number of decks across the country. I’ve been reading on many home improvement forums about homeowners worried about their decking structural integrity. During a summer like this, decking can really take a pounding from intense heat and humidity. The worst complaints are coming from people who drove screws straight through their decking. They thought they were saving money, but in intense weather like this, cracks, splits, and warping can really be a problem.

The answer? For these deck owners, the best thing is to wait until the weather gets a little more normal, then get the deck inspected. If some boards need to be replaced, they can be done so without having to worry.

Not surprising, I haven’t been reading about these complaints with anyone who installed their decking with deck fasteners made by Ipe Clip®. Not to toot our own horn, but it makes sense. If you own or are building a deck with Ipe Clip® brand hidden deck fasteners, your hardwood or composite decking gets the best chance of acclimating to any weather condition better than if you had driven screws through the boards. This is because using a hidden fastener such as Ipe Clip® allows for the natural movement of the boards through the changes in the seasons and weather.

Pay close attention to how the decking reacts in the heat when you have deck fasteners installed.

Find your local Ipe Clip® deck fastener dealer and give your deck a long, healthy life.

Tags: Deck Maintenance Prodcuts

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