Deck screw recommendations?

3/18/18, 6:15 PM #1

Virgil Johnson
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Deck screw recommendations?

Virgil Johnson

I need to install some 1" x 5.5" PT pine decking. I nailed the last stuff I put down 22+ years ago. (spiral galvies...screws come along way since them..) I tried some DeckMate screws but did not like the way the pine fuzzed up around the head. Threads did not seem really aggressive either. Fastenmaster make a screw that looks promising called a Trio but no local stores stock them. Any other ideas? Thanks

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3/18/18, 7:28 PM #2

Lee Schierer
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Lee Schierer in McKean, PA

I've used Deck Plus 2.5-in Countersinking-Head Stainless Steel Star-Drive Deck Screw from Lowes to hold deck boards in place. They can also be removed if the boards need to be replaced.

Lee

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3/18/18, 8:22 PM #3

Mark Nowicki
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Mark Nowicki

I used the CAMO guide and fasteners to build our cedar deck five years ago.

https://www.google.ca/search?q=camo+decking+screw&rlz=1C1RUCY_enCA774CA774&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj-06TB2fbZAhVK_IMKHca1CyEQ_AUIDCgD&biw=1242&bih=575&dpr=1.1#imgrc=oAHr8uGing41XM:

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3/19/18, 2:20 PM #4

Kneale Brownson
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Second the star drive screws

Kneale Brownson

Their self-countersinking heads seem to not split boards as readily as traditional deck screws. Their easy removal can also be helpful.

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