Fasteners For Your Deck- Other Options

Looks: Do you like nail or screws to show on the tops of the decking or would you prefer using clips on the edges of the decking to hold down the boards.  Clips will not be seen , so the surface of the deck will be all wood, no screws or nails.  Hidden deck-fasteners are readily available, here’s one source  www.ebty.com  Here’s a quote from their web page  about their hidden fasteners;”  Our fasteners are the most reliable, long-lasting fasteners on the market. They are manufactured in the United States and made of ultra-violet resistant polypropylene. They can't rust, and they're guaranteed to last 100 years with normal use.”  

EB-TY® Hidden Deck Fastening System
Eliminate ''nail pops'' while automatically spacing the deck boards at 3/32'' ! EB-TY® Hidden Deck Fastening System

 Another hidden  deck fastener can be found at  http://www.invisifast.com/.

Some advantages of hidden deck fasteners:

• Under deck design helps prevent premature wood rotting around fastener while creating a clean look from above. • Helps keep labor costs down. (compared to other hidden deck fastening systems) Will not corrode like galvanized deck fasteners. • No special tools needed to install. • Easy to install for the average homeowner.

The Future of Composite Decking
Technology is constantly changing so are composite decks because of consumers desire for this product. So composite decking was created. Composites are usually smooth with a wood grain type of texture, and will not splinter and is comfortable on bare feet. Maintenance is easy too and can resemble the look of tropical hardwood.  Another great choice in composites is www.correctdeck.com),  Another choice is eon plastic decking and the most widely known composite is Trex decking.

Protect Your Investment
All decks need periodic maintenance and  cleaning.  Consult the instructions of the manufacturer as to what you can do and not do to maintain your deck properly.

For more info on maintenance of decks see this following link:  composite_decking_considerations_andmaintenance