Specification

Hardwood Decking: Run screws at a 45° angle.
Shown Above:
Ipe (Brazilian Walnut) Hardwood decking installed
with DeckWise® Extreme™ hidden deck fasteners.
Hardwood Decking: Face screwing is NOT recommended.
Hardwood Decking: Fastening hidden deck fasteners straight down is NOT recommended.
Shown Above:
Ipe (Brazilian Walnut) Hardwood decking installed
with face driven screws.
Shown Above:
Ipe (Brazilian Walnut) Hardwood decking installed
with hidden deck fasteners secured straight down.
Installation: Hardwoods vs Composite/PVC Decking
Explanation of Hardwood Installation
Achieve Even Gap Spacing
When DeckWise® hidden deck fasteners are screwed in at a 45° angle, this holds
one side of the board in place while forcing all movement from the opposite side.
is is the key to maintaining even gap spacing for the life of the deck while still
allowing the natural movement of the hardwood. Studies have also shown that the
hold-down strength of a screw is greater when it is driven through material at an
angle as opposed to straight down. Hidden fasteners eliminate surface damage
such as from face screwing.
Prevent Uneven Gap Spacing
Some hidden deck fasteners on the market that run screws straight down,
claiming they prevent screws from breaking and weakening. What they fail to
reveal is, that, when the hardwood decking naturally moves, nothing is holding
the deck boards to the joist. ey are free to slide between the fasteners resulting
in uneven gap spacing.
Protect e Deck Surface
Face screwing deck boards can create many problems after the installation is
complete. e surface of the deck is compromised everytime a screw penetrates
the face of the deck board because this allows water to soak into these exposed
holes. is can cause huge problems down the road because the entire integrity
of the deck surface is weakened which can cause checking and splitting.
Prevent Nail Pops!
Hardwood decking naturally moves on its width as seasons and weather change.
is movement rocks the nails (or screws) back and forth, thereby weakening
them. is process eventually leads to the nail (or screw head) popping up or
worse, the nails (or screws) snapping o completely.
Notice the Board
Floating Between
the Fasteners...
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Nail Pop
Wood Rot