
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 [...]
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® [...]
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. [...]