Why Use Deck Fasteners?
The primary reason a contractor or homeowner uses deck fasteners is to avoid putting screw holes into wood decks. Those who use composite decking or standard wood decking such as cedar, pine or redwood, often choose screws to fasten the decks. Composite material doesn’t warp or mold, and water penetration is not a concern for most composites or standard deck woods. However, many contractors who use exotic hardwoods prefer to use deck fasteners for those decks. For example, Ipe is a type of mahogany from Brazil. It is a popular material for luxury decks, and typically costs $2.50 per linear foot to install. It is a very durable wood, and will withstand weathering and cold temperatures for many years. However, if someone puts screw holes into the wood, they allow water to seep into the wood, freeze, and split the wood. Other luxury hardwoods that often take a deck fastener are tigerwood and jatoba. Others use the deck fasteners because they look better aesthetically, and they allow for t
