![]() ![]() They’re a 304 stainless steel fastener with a 410 stainless steel screw, and they bite down into the side grooves of the composite decking. Here are our primary choice of fasteners: Hidden Fastenersįor the main decking boards (grooved profile), we use CAMO Edge Clips. Now that we have that covered, know that it’s a standard for us to use hidden fasteners on every deck we design and build. ![]() The only option is to use screws fixed directly into the face of the board. Instead, the color wraps around both sides, making them great for a picture frame, stair tread, or cocktail board.īut, considering there are no grooves on the boards, this profile can’t be installed using hidden fasteners. Square edge boards (also known as solid boards) don’t have grooves. You’ll want to use a square edge board profile in those cases: Square Edge Boards ![]() We don’t recommend using them as perimeter boards, such as a picture frame or stair tread. The grooved profile is your main decking board, and as the name suggests, they have a groove on both sides, allowing space to install hidden fasteners. These determine which type of fastener we can use here’s a quick overview of them both: Side Grooved Boards Fasteners & Composite Decking Profilesīefore we go on, know that capped composite decking (such as Trex) comes in two profiles. And with the fasteners we use, you can count on all of that, plus be confident it will be a beautiful addition to your backyard. And over time, we’ve found what styles and brands work the best.Īfter all, you want your deck’s surface to stand the test of time and be gentle on your feet. Over the years, we’ve tested all kinds of fasteners for composite decking. ![]()
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