The hidden deck fastener that requires no
pre-drilling. The Deck Clip™ comes in
standard packs of 175 clips and ceramic coated screws per box along with 10
extra screws and plugs for starter and finishing boards, drivers and
instructions for installation.
One box will fasten 100 square feet of 6"
decking on 16" centers or 75 square feet on 12"centers. Holds the decking
much tighter than the plastic clips Allows for the inevitable movement all
deck wood experiences. Works with all types of hardwood decking. For
Pre-Grooved or biscuit cut deck boards.
In each Box:
Quantity 175 - 6063-T5 Aluminum DeckClips;
185 Screws #8x 2-1/4 Grabbergard Trimhead Screw Type #2 Square
Drive;
12 Ipe Plugs
Summary of fastening methods
Face Screwed deck installation is
preferred over nails because they simply hold better. In addition,
you can choose stainless steel screws, which will not stain your
beautiful decking. Stainless steel nails are only (easily) available
in finish nails because SS nails are too soft to use for most
applications.
Hidden Fastener Clips are often
chosen by customers who don’t want to see the heads of the screws in
the face of their deck boards. To use these, the boards must be
kerfed (grooved) on the sides so that the clips can be inserted into
the boards.
The Ipe Clip Extreme is an effective
product made of stainless steel covered with plastic to blend in
with the wood color. This ipe clip is installed by driving a screw
through the hole in the clip at a 45 degree angle and through the
board thereby holding the board from moving as the board shrinks
slightly. Most installers find it easier to pre-drill a hole in the
board so that they can drive the screw more easily. This
pre-drilling to install the ipe clip is an extra step that some
prefer to avoid.
Aluminum Deck Clip ™are preferred by some
installers because pre-drilling is not necessary. These deck clips
are durable and hold well but the boards may shift as they shrink
because the screws are not driven down through the board. The screws
are driven straight down through the clips between the boards.
Using All Weather Sub Floor Adhesive solves this problem.
Courtesy Brazilian Wood Depot.
Installation of Deck Clip
™ Step by Step
Courtesy Brazilian Wood Depot
The installation procedure for aluminum
Deck Clip ™is shown here.
Run a bead of adhesive down the top of the
joists where you are beginning your deck installation. Apply enough
to accommodate your first two or three boards.
Install your Deck Clip
™along the entire edge of
the first board with a clip on each joist. The screw must be run
down until the top of the screw is level with the clip. Do not
tighten it down because this will tilt the free edge of the clip
down thereby preventing you from slipping the 2nd board into place.
Biscuit Cutter: By far the majority of
Contractors and Retail Customer have us groove (kerf) their
decking at our Mill Shop. However, if you prefer to
cut your own grooves the the best method is with a Biscuit
Cutter.
Settings: Use a #2 Blade and center the
Biscuit Cutter on the decking. The models vary however
be sure to use either 3/4" or 1" depending upon the decking
involved.
Once you’ve installed clips on
every joist along the edge of the first board, slip the leading edge
of the 2nd board into the clips snuggly.
Now, install the clips into the 2nd edge of
the 2nd board on every joist making sure that you only drive the
screw down until it is level with the clip. Do not screw it down too
tightly.
Once this 2nd clip is installed on the 2nd
board, go back to the nearest clip between the two boards and
tighten it down firmly. Now, the clip will press the boards down on
the glue and sufficiently seat them permanently.
Repeat this procedure to complete your
deck.
First and Last board: A
different installation technique must used for the first board edge
(often against the house), the last edge (away from the house), the
steps and risers because there is no joist to screw into or you
cannot access the edge of the board.
Plugs that match your deck species are a
very good option but the installation is tedious and they don’t
leave any option to replace boards later if that need arises.
Hidden Brackets that screw to the top of
the side of the joists and to the under side of deck boards are a
good option. They install easily and can be used in conjunction with
hidden deck clip fasteners on these few areas where the deck clips
simply don’t apply well.
Ipe Clip Hidden Fastner
