How To Install Ipe Clip® Hidden Deck Fasteners

This our most recommended method of decking installation. By using hidden deck fasteners, you allow your ipe decking to expand and shrink with moisture changes, and prevent screw holes from marring your beautiful surface.

1.   We recommend using pregrooved deck boards, since this will greatly speed up installation. If you are using standard deck boards, you will need to groove them yourself.

2.   Insert an Ipe Clip® Hidden Deck Fastener into the groove.

3.   Drive a stainless steel screw through the fastener and into the joist at a 45° angle. You may have to predrill a pilot hole.

4.   Slide the next deck board into place, making sure to leave a 1/16" gap between boards.

For boards at the end of the deck where hidden fasteners won't work, we recommend using the face screw/wood plug method.

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