Hardwood Hidden Siding Fasteners

Stainless Steel Rainscreen Siding Clips

Constructed from sturdy stainless steel, our hidden siding fastener clips produce a modern and enhanced look. The complete system is engineered to eliminate cupping, twisting, and mold growth as a result of water intrusion. Great for residential and commercial uses, the DeckWise® Hidden Siding Fastener system is compatible with nearly all hardwood siding profiles.

Each Kit Includes:

  • Hidden Siding Clips
  • Starter Clips
  • DeckWise #8x2" [4x50 mm]
  • T-15 Driver Tips
Complete Hidden Siding Fastener kits

Available in the Following Quantities:

Installation Process

Hidden Siding Fastener clip installation diagram
  1. Apply house wrap to prevent moisture from entering.
  2. Mount the baseboard using stainless steel screws. Make sure the baseboard is level.
  3. Align furring strips vertically on top of baseboard 16" on center. Affix furring strips.
  4. Included in the kit, install Starter Clips on your baseboard. Be sure to align each Starter Clip with the furring strips that were installed in the previous step.
    TIP: Use a chalk line reel to ensure level line
  5. On top of the Starter Clips, install the first piece of hardwood siding.
    TIP: Use a level to ensure proper alignment
  6. Insert Hidden Siding Fasteners into the pre-grooved edge.
  7. At a 45 degree angle, drive a stainless steel screw through the siding fastener into the furring strip.
  8. Place the proceeding hardwood siding on top of the mounted siding fasteners. TIP: Use a rubber mallet to align properly

Hidden Siding Fastener clip installation materials diagram

Installation Materials:

  • Rainscreen Siding
  • DeckWise® Hidden Siding Fasteners
  • Stainless Steel Screws
  • Electric Drill
  • Ipe Seal®
  • Base board (1x6 PT Pine is typical)
  • House Wrap
  • Level
  • Rubber Mallet
  • Chalk Line

Prior to Installation:

Determine the amount of siding you will need according to the “Net Finished Dimensions” only. Hardwood Rainscreen Siding must acclimate to your local climate conditions. Use Ipe Seal® to preserve the ends of the grain of any recently cut siding panels.


Hidden Siding Fastener crafted from solid stainless steel

Trouble Free Siding Installations

With the improvement of a redesigned affixing screw hole, installing siding either vertically, angular, and overhead is now a hassle free task no longer having to worry about loose boards! Our strategically placed affixing hole allows the screw to penetrate the hardwood siding as well as properly secure it to the underlying furring and substructure. This unique design opens the door for all sorts of newcreative siding possibilities.

U.S. Patent Number: D663,612 S. Other U.S. and International patents pending. For more information visit www.deckwise.com/patents

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Complete Hardwood Siding Fastening Kit

Siding Clips

Hidden Siding Fastener rainscreen clip

Starter Clips

Hidden Siding Fastener starter clip

Trim-Head Screws

Trim-Head stainless steel screws

T15 Driver Tip

T15 star drive screw gun tip