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. People falsely assume that just because a nail or screw fit into a hole, that nothing could also enter that hole. Unfortunately, water is an element that damages wood and is a major reason why mold and mildew are also common problems for wood and composite decks.

When it rains on your deck, water tends to accumulate around and seep into screw and nail holes. As the water literally sits in the hole, microorganisms work their magic and rot starts to occur. As you can see from the above picture, wood rot can be quite unattractive. Rotting deck boards also become a hazard because they weaken the overall strength of the decking.

How can you prevent wood rot?

Be sure to add Deck Fasteners to the list of “Must-have Decking Supplies.” The Ipe Clip Company has a variety of hidden deck fasteners specially designed to ensure your deck remains sturdy, durable and healthy enough to last for decades.

If you already have a deck, the simplest thing you can do is perform the recommended amount of maintenance prescribed by your decking supplier. Also, using a hardwood finish and deck oil like Ipe Oil™ will help protect each deck board from wood rot.

This premium deck finish was designed specifically for hardwoods that normally don’t hold finishes well.

It’s ideal for hardwoods like ipe decking, as well as cumaru, tigerwood, and garapa.

What makes it the best decking finish?

Ipe Oil™ will protect your deck like no other oil-based product.

Here’s why if you own a hardwood deck, you should buy our ipe deck oil:

• It’s eco-friendly!
• Lower then average VOC ratings (under 250 grams per quart)
• A one gallon container easily finished up to 300 sq. ft. of hardwood decking
• Protects hardwoods from harmful U.V. rays thanks to trans-Oxide pigments
• Blend of natural and synthetic oils that condition and enhance the beauty of wood
• Repels water longer than other deck finishes
• Contains over 40% solids
• Easy to apply and work with thanks to its low odor
• Reduces chances of deck boards warping & cracking

As you can see, there are a number of reasons why our ipe deck oil is superior to other hardwood finishes.

If you’d like to learn how to buy some for your personal deck, or want to distribute it in your shop, contact the Ipe Clip® Co. today.

Check out the three color options that we offer (ExtremeKD™ deck fastener is shown):

Ipe Brown

Patina Gray

Shadowline Black

From hidden deck fasteners to deck drill bits, you can count on the Ipe Clip ® Company for the best deck hardware and deck tools.