What are the benefits of hidden fasteners?
While appearance is the biggest benefit, many other benefits are included: Safety: You eliminate splinters that occur around nails and screws. Nail heads and screws can raise above boards and catch bare feet. Longevity of deck boards: Since nails and screws have a higher chance of splitting deck boards, using the Tebo reduces splitting and increases deck board life. Snow shoveling: While its not an issue in warmer climates, hitting a nail or screw head with a shovel can be a real annoyance. Tebo vs.