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There are several screws for deck boards, but the most common is the deck screw. It is a specialized screw that is designed to resist corrosion in outdoor environments. Deck screws are typically made from stainless steel or another material that will not rust.
The screw should be long enough to penetrate the deck board and the joist below it, but not so long that it protrudes through the other side of the board.
Deck Plus 48413 exterior deck screws offer a comprehensive finishing fastener solution, including exterior wood, composite, and trim uses. Deck Plus requires no pre-drilling and is perfect for all of your decking, fencing and exterior wood project needs.
Engineered with no-strip star drive technology, these screws are twice as durable as comparable Philips-drive alternatives. Countersinking nibs under the head of the screw cut a perfect finished hole by transporting wood fibers out and sealing the surface.
Serrated threading reduces drive torque. The brown ceramic coating provides superior rust and corrosion resistance with 4 layers of protection – a zinc layer, a chemical adhesion layer, an epoxy coating, and a durable protective finish.
This coating protects against weather as well as corrosion due to chemicals found in treated lumber. The 4-layer coating also exceeds 1,000 hours in salt spray testing.
Installation Tips: Use hardened driver bits. Replace worn bits often for best results; Consult your building code for proper fastening methods; Do not use where corrosive snow or ice removal chemicals are used; Exterior Coated Wood Screws are not recommended for marine applications or projects within 5 miles of coastal waters (stainless steel fasteners are recommended for use in these applications).
Warnings
Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead. Which is known the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Caution: Phosphate. Yellow Zinc, and Zinc coated fasteners are not recommended for exterior use or with treated lumber. Galvanized fasteners are not recommended for use with cedar or redwood. Tannic acid found naturally in these wood types may cause surface staining and/or streaking. All steel screws may rust and cause streaking and/or staining over time depending on the application. If possible streaking or staining is unacceptable use stainless steel fasteners. Warning: Wear safety goggles. Protect your eyes, wear safety goggles. Don not put screws in mouth.
Hidden deck screws for any board. Hide your deck screws with the CAMO MARKSMAN system. Any wood or composite board in any square or grooved board profile, Edge hidden deck screws are the best way to enjoy the beauty of your deck top without seeing your fasteners.
Edge hidden deck screws are installed on the edge of the deck board, hiding the fastener while protecting the face of the deck board. The rake tip design of the screw augers material as it is driven, leaving you with a fastener free deck surface that is less prone to splitting and cracking.
Not only does this system improve the overall look of your deck, but it holds stronger than a traditional face fastener. When a deck board is face fastened, the head of the screw or nail is keeping your board in place.
Edge hidden deck screws leverage the strength of the entire screw to hold your deck board in place. Edge Hidden Deck Screws are easy to install using either the CAMO DRIVE system or the Marksman system.
Available in PROTECH exterior coating and 316 stainless steel.
I’m a not-young-anymore woman ripping up my old decking and installing new. I researched hidden fasteners and found the Camo products on Decks Direct, complete with YouTube videos for instruction/demonstration.
I’ve begun laying down the new decking and am VERY pleased with the easy of installation and the appearance. The only caution to be aware of is that once a screw has gone in, it won’t come back out of the decking.
Fulfill the fastening needs of your outdoor project with Deck Plus Composite Deck Screws. Specially designed to fasten composite decking, treated wood and other plastic materials, the Gray Star-Drive Composite Deck Screw will blend perfectly with your decking project.
Recommended for use in ACQ, CA and CCA treated lumber, the ceramic coating on this screw is able to withstand high temperatures while providing superb rust and corrosion protection. Engineered with pro-cut threads that reduce splitting and a self-drilling tip, installation is made simple with no need for a pilot hole.
The trap head and star drive on this screw aid to prevent mushrooming and lowers the torque for a smoother drive.
Power Pro premium wood screws are designed to provide simple solutions for your interior wood projects. These screws are made of zinc and yellow dichromate, with a no-strip star drive, countersinking blades and no split twist shank for a more controlled drive.
No pre-drill is required. Packaging also stacks neatly for easy storage and organization.
Power Pro premium exterior deck and wood screws feature a no-strip star drive, countersinking blades, no-split twist shank, and no pre-drill, Bore-Fast thread. Power Pro premium exterior deck and wood screws include a limited lifetime guarantee against rust and corrosion.
The fastener coating is guaranteed against corrosion in cedar, redwood, and treated lumber for the life of the project. Common project applications include remodeling, fencing, storage assembly, cabinet assembly, and framing.
Power Pro engineered performance screws for exterior applications. Bronze polymer coating. Approximately 1000 hours salt spray resistance. Made of hardened 1022 grade steel. Star drive provides twice the drive torque of Phillips or square drive.
Driver bit in every package. No split twist shank. This design feature creates a hole slightly larger than the unthreaded shank so the shank of the screw cleanly pulls through the top board fastening tight and reducing the chance of wood splitting.
No pre-drill bore-fast thread. Patented serrated thread design provides super-fast, immediate penetration into wood, driving the fastener with exceptional speed and force. The lead thread begins a the very tip of the screw which allows the thread to start immediately with limited drill revolutions.
Power Pro premium exterior deck and wood screws feature a no-strip star drive, countersinking blades, no-split twist shank, and no pre-drill, Bore-Fast thread. Power Pro premium exterior deck and wood screws include a limited lifetime guarantee against rust and corrosion.
The fastener coating is guaranteed against corrosion in cedar, redwood, and treated lumber for the life of the project. Common project applications include remodeling, fencing, storage assembly, cabinet assembly, and framing.
The Hillman Star Drive Deck Plus Screw can be used for both outdoor and indoor applications. It features coarse/serrated thread and self-drilling cut point along with a flat head with countersinking nibs.
Installation Tips: Do not use where corrosive snow or ice removal chemicals are used. Use hardened driver bits. Replace worn bits often for best results. Use a variable speed drill for wood applications. Consult your building code for proper fastening methods. Always wear proper eye protection and safety equipment.
Create a better, more beautiful deck with Kreg Deck Screws and a Deck Jig. Designed to work with the Kreg Deck Jig, these superior-quality screws feature a self-tapping tip and aggressive threads for fast, easy driving, plus a smooth upper shank to help pull deck boards tightly against the joist.
Made from solid stainless steel for ultimate corrosion resistance, these Deck Screws are case-hardened for superior strength without snapping. The small trim-head size and neutral color also makes Kreg Deck Screws great for a variety of other outdoor projects.
2″length for 4/4 and 5/4 decking. includes 700 high-quality stainless deck screws. Approximately enough for a standard 10 ft. x 20 ft. deck with 16 in. on-center deck joists. Also includes driver bit.
I’ve decided to do my own deck. I want my deck to be neat and I want to hide those ugly screws. I came across the Kreg decking jig and another brand. After doing some research, I opted to get the Kreg decking jig and the recommended Kreg decking screws over the other brand because of the pre-drill option.
Now I regret choosing them over the other brand. The jig and the screw don’t match. The screw keeps getting stuck in the jig. It’s having a hard time exiting the jig. I tried rolling the screw head in grease, sometimes it works but most of the time it still getting stuck.
Sometimes I wonder if they even do a quality check on this one before letting it out in public. I’m deeply disappointed. I just wasted money on this one.
A special order but arrived in less than a week. As good as price I could find anywhere. These fasteners work with the Kreg decking jig which hides the screw and works great.
If you have the Kreg decking jig then you need these screws (or the stainless ones of course). Maybe I was unlucky but despite being reasonably well packed they arrived with the plastic box pretty comprehensively broken, which is a pain because it’s a lot of screws which are quite heavy.
I ended up finding a plastic take-away container to put them into. The screws themselves are fine of course; sharp, strong, well-coated and well made.
Hillman Star Drive Deck Screws feature a star drive style and are great for a variety of applications. Star drive helps transfer torque and prevent cam outs. Self-drilling cut point. Flat head with countersinking nibs.
Coarse/serrated thread. Provides superior rust and corrosion protection. 5 lbs Size: 2. 5″ x #10 Finish: Tan Star drive Self-drilling cut point Flat head with countersinking nibs Coarse/serrated thread Provides superior rust and corrosion protection For use in a variety of applications.
Trex approved Fastener- (Great for all composites) Use T20 bit and conveniently packaged in a reusable bulk container of 350 piece count. Head color is Redwood and Includes one Free Bit-Inch. Designed to handle the toughest composites, wood, PVC and any decking application.
The trilobular shank gives the fastener a quality easy drive. Also, the reverse threads are designed to eliminate composite mushrooming-Inch leaving all applications with a professional smooth finish.
Color coated pancake head fastener with an extra sharp drilling point to eliminate predrilling. Approved fastener for Trex Transcends and Enhance lines, but works wonderfully in all composite and decking applications.
Color matched E-Coat finish has shown over 1000 hours of corrosion resistance in both salt spray testing and treated lumber. Comes in additional 16 colors to match most composites on the market today.
Each container will complete approx. 100 sq. feet of decking on 16-Inch centers.
Power Pro premium exterior deck and wood screws feature a no-strip star drive, countersinking blades, no-split twist shank, and no pre-drill, Bore-Fast thread. Power Pro premium exterior deck and wood screws include a limited lifetime guarantee against rust and corrosion.
The fastener coating is guaranteed against corrosion in cedar, redwood, and treated lumber for the life of the project. Common project applications include remodeling, fencing, storage assembly, cabinet assembly, and framing.
Installation Tips: Use a variable speed drill for wood applications. Use hardened driver bits. Replace worn bits often for best results. Consult your building code for proper fastening methods. Do not use where corrosive snow or ice removal chemicals are used. Exterior coated wood screws are not recommended for marine applications or projects within 5 miles of coastal waters. Stainless steel fasteners are recommended for use in these applications.
Warnings
Caution: Phosphate, Yellow Zinc and Zinc coated fasteners are not recommended for exterior use or with treated lumber. Galvanized fasteners are not recommended for use with cedar or redwood. Tannic acid found naturally in these wood types may cause surface staining and/or streaking. All steel screws may rust and cause streaking and/or staining over time depending on the application. If possible streaking or staining is unacceptable use PowerPro exterior polymer coated or stainless steel fasteners. Protect your eyes, wear safety goggles. Do not put screws in mouth.
13. Hillman Deck Plus Screws, Green Exterior, 2-1/2 Inches – 5 lb 48402
SELF DRILLING POINT: Together, coarse screw threads and a self drilling point design eliminate the need for a pilot hole
FLAT HEAD STYLE: Sits flush with material
GREEN CERAMIC COATING: 4 layer coating provides superior rust and corrosion protection
STAR DRIVE STYLE: Also known as Torx, this drive is designed to reduce slippage and camout when tightening the screw
Deck Plus exterior deck screws offer a comprehensive finishing fastener solution, including exterior wood, composite, and trim uses. Deck Plus requires no pre-drilling and is perfect for all of your decking, fencing and exterior wood project needs.
Engineered with no-strip star drive technology, these screws are twice as durable as comparable Philips-drive alternatives. Countersinking nibs under the head of the screw cut a perfect finished hole by transporting wood fibers out and sealing the surface.
Serrated threading reduces drive torque. The brown ceramic coating provides superior rust and corrosion resistance with 4 layers of protection – a zinc layer, a chemical adhesion layer, an epoxy coating, and a durable protective finish.
This coating protects against weather as well as corrosion due to chemicals found in treated lumber. The 4-layer coating also exceeds 1,000 hours in salt spray testing.
Installation Tips: Do not use where corrosive snow or ice removal chemicals are used; Use hardened driver bits. Replace worn bits often for best results; Use a variable speed drill for wood applications; Consult your building code for proper fastening methods. Always wear proper eye protection and safety equipment.
Deck Plus Tan Deck Screws were designed to provide superior weather protection all while coordinating with your decking finish. Engineered using star drive technology, these screws are twice as durable as a Philips drive and prevent stripping.
The tan ceramic coating provides superior rust and corrosion resistance with 4 layers of protection – a zinc layer, a chemical adhesion layer, an epoxy coating, and a durable protective finish. Recommended for use with treated lumber.
Installation Tips: Do not use where corrosive snow or ice removal chemicals are used. Use hardened driver bits. Replace worn bits often for best results. Use a variable speed drill for wood applications. Consult your building code for proper fastening methods. Always wear proper eye protection and safety equipment.
These high-quality decking screws are ideal for use with the Kreg Deck Jig or as a general fastener for a wide variety of deck projects. Protec-Kote features three anti-corrosion layers chemically-combined to provide strong protection against rust and corrosion in many common outdoor applications.
Cortex Concealed Fastening System for Trex Decking is a fast and easy way to conceal fasteners and screw heads when installing Trex decking boards. The FastenMaster Cortex box includes everything needed, including 224 screws, 300 plugs and 2 setting tools.
FastenMaster recommends installing with an 18 volt cordless impact drill. How many fasteners are needed? Horizontal trim boards less than 12″ wide, use two Cortex fasteners at every framing member – rafter tail or wall stud.
The screws should be 16″ OC or closer. Vertical trim boards (i. e. , next to a door or a window), use two Cortex fasteners every 16″ OC or closer. If a trim board is 12″ or wider, use three screws. Each trim board must be fastened within two inches of the end of each board.
Note: Predrilling is not required throughout the majority of the project. Predrilling is required when fastening within 1/2″ of the end of a board and at mitered joints. Use a 3/16″ drill bit for predrilled pilot holes.
For the most comprehensive selection of nails and screws, look for Grip-Rite Fasteners, the most popular brand of fasteners in America. No matter what the project or what size the job, Grip-Rite Fasteners has the optimal fastening solution.
There are many sizes and styles of nails and screws available. As construction materials and techniques evolve, fastener design keeps pace with the changing technology. Fastener needs vary from project to project and the safety and life expectancy of the project can be extended or compromised based upon the fastener used.
Fasteners have been designed to meet the special needs of projects such as roofing or drywall and in many cases are known by the application for which they are intended (roofing nails, drywall screws, masonry nails, etc.
Installation Tips: Do not use where corrosive snow or ice removal chemicals are used; Use hardened driver bits. Replace worn bits often for best results; Use a variable speed drill for wood applications; Consult your building code for proper fastening methods; Always wear proper eye protection and safety equipment.
Senco Duraspin Screws for Composite Decking Screws are designed to attach composite decking to wood. Available in a variety of lengths and finishes. Type 17 point Collated #2 square trim head 2/3 coarse thread Models: 08R250W, 08R300W, 08S250W003, 08S250W592, 08S250W596, 08S250W497, 08S300W003, 08S300W592, 08S300W596, 08S300W497, 08R250S.
These TimberTech fascia screws are the ideal way to secure your composite deck fascia. Their unique, TOPLoc fastening system ensures a smooth finish to your deck. These screws are barely noticeable as they come in a range of colours to match decking fascia boards.
Crafted from high-quality stainless steel, they firmly hold the boards in place. The Torx drive screws come in a pack containing 100 pieces and include a T20 driver. The special bit ensures a perfect fit to make installation quick and easy.
Use it with an 18 V drill that is set at maximum speed. To make your job easier, you can pre-drill and countersink the holes in your fascia boards prior to installing. The TimberTech fascia fastening system gives your deck a uniform finish that looks good for years.
There are a few different types of screws that can be used for deck boards, but the most common type is the deck screw. Deck screws are designed to be used with pressure-treated lumber and are available in a variety of sizes, lengths, and colors.
When choosing screws for your deck, it is important to keep a few things in mind. First, you need to make sure that the screws you select are the correct size for the lumber you are using. Second, you need to decide if you want to use galvanized or stainless steel screws.
Galvanized screws are less expensive but will eventually rust, while stainless steel screws are more expensive but will not rust.
Finally, you need to decide on the length of the screw. The most common lengths are 1-1/2 inches and 2-1/2 inches, but you can also find screws that are 3 or 4 inches long. The length you choose will depend on the thickness of your deck boards.
Once you have chosen the right screws for your deck, you will need to install them properly to ensure that your deck is safe and sturdy. First, pre-drill all of the holes for the screws. Next, countersink the screws so that the heads are flush with the surface of the deck boards.
Finally, use a power drill to drive the screws into the holes.
If you follow these steps, you should have no problem creating a strong and durable deck that will last for many years.