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The Ipe Clip Extreme requires a groove (kerf) cut into the side of the deck board. We do this in our inhouse mill shop or you can do it on the jobsite with a biscuit cutter tool.

Well over 90 percent of our contractor customers have us pre-groove the board. It reduces labor on the jobsite.

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.

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Local Contractor love the Ipe Clip Extreme ®

Why to Use: Local builders recommend the Ipe Clip Extreme ® system. Their reasoning is that the Ipe Clip Extreme ® is quicker to install and is much easier to use than other systems. Unlike other hidden fasteners the Ipe Clip Extreme ® is installed completely from the top of the deck. Frequently decks are either high or very close to the ground. In these cases, a below deck hidden fastener would either require a ladder or laying on the ground. Either way it would require you to be constantly looking up and turning your head and neck into a cramped and un-natural position. The Ipe Clip, being installed from the top of the deck requires no additional body strain.

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Support: We have expanded use of the Ipe Clip Extreme ® for any of our conventional decking by supplying complementary Jatoba, Cumaru, or Tigerwood plugs.

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Ipe Clip ® FAQ

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.

Specifications: 1"x1" with a 3/32" deck spacking

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