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PVC Decking

Published on December 29, 2010 By Doug

Choices, choices, and more choices….. Although hardwood decking tops the list as the most used decking material, recently there has been a burst of interest shown in PVC decking. Although we, at Ipe Clip®, still prefer a beautiful hardwood Ipe deck, the interest shown in PVC decking is certainly cause for review. PVC decking is [...]

DIY Decking – Top Screwing Leads to Weaker Decks

Published on February 15, 2010 By Doug

One of the misconceptions about using deck fasteners that they are not as strong as conventional face nailing or screwing of deck boards. When one stops to think about this statement, it can easily be seen as false. One of the thoughts behind this misconception is that when face securing deck boards, you have more [...]

How to Install Deck Fasteners in Standard E4E/S4S Decking

Published on December 7, 2009 By Doug

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 [...]