Stainless screws, which are not coated, will not discolor cedar. Screws used with composite decking typically have a much smaller head and tighter threads. The smaller head reduces composite tear-out. In some cases, these screws have a reverse-thread just under the screw head.
A reverse thread ensures the screw sits cleanly at level with the composite deck board. Composite screws, with their narrow thread, also have the benefit of not needing any pre-drilling. This is a huge time saver.
All composite fasteners come with a weatherproof coating and a star or torx head. Lag bolts are a tried and tested method to affix two pieces of lumber in shear force applications. However, unlike a typical bolt, a lag bolt has a pointed end like a screw. Lag bolts are ideal for posts or ledger boards, where the construction of the deck requires the bolt to be buried in the lumber.
The prime focus of your deck, you want your deck boards to be secure and to look good. For most of us, working within a strict budget, coated deck screws are the most viable option. Standard green or brown coated screws are the cheapest. A 8 diameter deck screw is ideal, as any higher would split the wood. Remember, if you are using cedar, then you should opt to use a hidden fastening system as these coated screws will stain your cedar.
If you prefer a cleaner look for your deck boards, then the CAMO fasteners are ideal. Unlike other hidden systems that use brackets between the deck boards, the CAMO system relies on a handheld jig that fits over the width of a deck board. On either end, the jig has two angled holes that ensure the screw is fastened diagonally, out of sight. These screws are also coated but are narrower at 7 diameter.
Each pack of screws comes with a bit, which is star-shaped. As well, the screws have a reverse-thread near the head. This pulls any wood that has torn out during the screw back in, reducing any tearout. Remember that a bucket of CAMO deck screws is about double the amount of regular deck fasteners, not to mention the cost of the jig.
Another advantage of CAMO installation tool is that it provides automatic decking spacing. First, it puts the weight of the beam entirely atop of the post, and it allows you to sink a number of structural screws through the galvanized post cap.
They have a higher load rating than 16d nails, commonly used in bracket applications. The SD screws are hex-head, and a driver comes with the screws. Finally, these screws are designed to fit within the holes of the brackets, as they are both Simpson brand.
Using hurricane ties to attach joists to a beam is ideal. Again, I recommend using Simpson SD 10 diameter screws. However, hurricane ties require screwing into the thickness of the joist. There are several different styles of hurricane tie, but this type of screw should suffice as long as they are Simpson brand. While the cost is roughly four or five times the cost of 16d galvanized nails, these screws are much stronger. As well, driving screws into brackets can be faster than nailing.
Finish: Consider the weather at your building site. Stainless steel screws are ideal for places with heavier exposure to precipitation and temperature shifts. Tip: If you're building a cedar or redwood deck or using any type of wood with high acidic content , your best bet is to go with stainless steel to avoid black streaks on your wood.
Color: Decking screws come in different colors to match decking, including brown, red, tan and gray. Long gone are the days of driving thousands of screws by hand. And aren't you glad? SENCO offers a line of auto-feed screwdrivers to make your next decking project a breeze. With 50 screws per strip, you don't have to worry about holding screws in your free hand, constantly stopping to reach in your pouch for more or bending over to fasten them.
SENCO is the only company to offer a patented sliding screw strip rail, which goes all the way forward and attaches to the slide body. This makes it easier to load and prevents the strips from falling out. This will allow the decking screw to cool down before you stress it during the removal. Discard the deck screw and apply wax to the replacement deck screw threads. Drive the new deck screw slowly into the deck board. Take a moment to determine what caused the breakage in the deck screw.
Was the deck screw driven in to the decking too quickly? Did it hit another fastener or building hardware below the deck surface? Vise-Grip pliers are the tool of choice for removing broken decking screws. Clamp the pliers on the head or what is left of the deck screw on the surface and twist the screw out.
If the deck screw breaks below the surface, drill a slightly angled hole adjacent to the broken deck screw. Wax a new deck screw and slowly and carefully install it next to the broken deck screw. Download Mataverde Decking Installation Guidelines. This continuous groove makes decking installation much quicker whether you are installing your deck boards square or on a diagonal. For a clean, unencumbered deck surface on a wood framed deck, many of our clients prefer a hidden deck fastener.
To achieve this look, the Mataverde Eurotec Hidden Deck Fastener is a great hidden fastening option for decking. Both are coated black for low visibility. The extra-long clip is ideal for aligning the decking, especially where the butt ends of two decking boards meet. Rather than drilling and screwing through the face of the deck boards, the hidden fasteners are drilled and screwed on a 45 degree angle though the deck boards into the deck joists.
The next pre-grooved deck board is then seated onto the deck fastener and the deck fastening process is repeated. Because deck boards using this method are fastened on one side of the board only, we offer the following suggestions for best results and long-term satisfaction:.
Want to see the best hidden deck fastener available? This patented deck screw has a drill point, a coarse lower thread, a smooth upper shank and a countersink head. The drill point eliminates the need for pre-drilling your deck boards. The coarse thread drives the screw home. The smooth upper shank ejects the drilling waste.
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