Hidden Deck Fasteners
Information on Deck Fastening Systems & Decking Products

One of the more ugly, and dangerous, decking problems are nail pops. Unfortunately, this process occurs naturally in decks across the country. As deck boards contract and expand, nails will become loose and literally rise out of the deck board.

Here's what an extracted nail can do to a deck surface.

If you built a deck using nails and want to be proactive about deck maintenance, then here’s some helpful advice that will help solve this nasty deck problem.

If you notice that your deck has nails that are popping out:

1. Remove the nail
2. Make sure that the hole is cleaned out
3. Replace the nail with a stainless steel deck screw.
4. Sand the area if necessary to remove any material that splintered off

Proper deck maintenance is essential not just because you want a clean looking deck surface. It’s also an issue of liability. Deck owners who don’t repair nail pops and allow an accident to (inevitably) occur, are often sued. Sure Hazard Insurance may cover some of the damages, but you just know that those home owners end up with sky-high premiums afterward.

So, how do you PREVENT nail pops? Simple, build a deck using Ipe Clip deck fasteners and deck screws. Also, when you install our decking fasteners at the recommended 45° angle, you will increase holding power and not even have nail pops as an issue.

NOTE: Are you going to build a deck using ipe, or some other hardwood decking? Do yourself a HUGE favor and pre-drill your holes before you install the deck fastener with the screw. You’re installation will go alot smoother and you will end up with a much stronger and rigid deck.