With Ipe and other tropical hardwoods, do I need to use stainless screws?
Often, lumber dealers recommend stainless fasteners in a general sense referring to surface fastening which may cause staining. With Deckmaster®, there are no surface fasteners and therefore no opportunity to stain the top of the deck board. Unless the deck is in a high corrosive environment or near a spa or a pool with chlorinated water, Powder Coated Deckmaster® is the practical solution. [Back to Top] 9.
