Colormatch Screws – DeckWiseGuys Deck Building How To

Got a Few Screws Loose?

DeckWise — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:31:51 +0000

Don’t let stripping and breaking screws drive you crazy. The issue of stripping and breaking screws can result in a building disaster and can really become irritating. It is crucial for users to understand the correct building materials and tools needed to successfully complete their projects.

Here at DeckWise®, we specialize in the tools needed for proper installation. And our first-hand experience provided us with the knowledge to inform you with a few tips to prevent stripping and breaking on your future projects.

First, and most importantly, we recommend pre-drilling no matter what type of screw, fastener and wood you are using.

Next, you should make sure you have the proper tools to successfully complete your project. Choosing the correct screws can help avoid stripping and breaking. DeckWise® offers screws that are of higher quality stainless steel, which makes the screws less susceptible to corrosion. Using these high-quality screws, when properly installed, will give you a longer-lasting and more durable result. Though choosing the right screw for you is important, using the right drill will also affect your finished project. When working with dense exotic hardwoods, we recommend a cordless drill with an adjustable clutch. Using tools that are too powerful can strip, break or over-tighten the screws and fasteners.

The last tip we have for you is to make sure your driver tip is seated properly in the screw head and that it is not worn out. Having the correct alignment can sometimes be difficult to see, take a moment and double check that your alignment is approximately 45 degrees.

You can learn more tips like these and about our products by going to our website at DeckWise.com

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Are You Pre-drilling Your Decking?

DeckWise — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 17:25:49 +0000

Quit Screwing Around.

Pre-drill your hardwood to avoid breaking screws, or worse, splitting deck boards. Though many companies claim you can install their hidden deck fasteners into hardwood without pre-drilling, you shouldn’t believe them. Here, at DeckWise^®, we have tested them all ourselves. Our results found that no matter what type of screws, fasteners and wood you use, pre-drilling produces the best results.

Individuals who do not pre-drill their hardwood risk stripping and breaking the screws. There are many different types of screws, and depending on what they are made of determines their level of durability. High-quality screws, such as stainless steel, are good screws because they are less likely to corrode. However, they tend to be softer, which means they are more likely to bend if the user does not pre-drill. Just the same, screws of a lesser quality are more durable for drilling, but they tend to corrode quickly. This corrosion will cause the decking to become unstable. What’s the solution to such a problem? Pre-drilling. That plus the use of high-quality screws, such as DeckWise^® Colormatch Screws, will result in a long-lasting, strong and stable hardwood structure.

You may know, hardwood is the densest natural material you can build with. When it’s installed properly the results can be exquisite. And at DeckWise^®, we are all about fasteners for hardwoods. That is why our engineers have created products such as the DeckWise^® Hidden Deck Fasteners, the Drill & Drive and the Colormatch Screws. These products help you to properly finish your project in a fraction of the time.

Below are some helpful steps to properly install the DeckWise^® Hidden Deck Fasteners, the Drill & Drive and the Colormatch Screws.

Use the Drill & Drive to pre-drill into the deck boards (you don’t need to drill into the framing).
Flip the tip of the Drill & Drive.
Place the clip into position.
Drive in the screw at a 45 degree angle.

After completing those four simple steps you’re done!

For more information on drilling hardwood check-out our website at www.DeckWise.com

Cut Down Your Installation Time!

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Want Screws That Match Your Deck?

DeckWise — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:12:03 +0000

DeckWise^® has created screws with the purpose to match your deck. Our DeckWise^® Colormatch screws are offered in three different head colors: brown, black and stainless steel. Each screw is made from high-quality 305 grade stainless steel. Also, each screw features an auger tip for optimum performance with hardwoods and composite decking material.

To learn more about our DeckWise^® Colormatch screws go to www.DeckWise.com.

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Are You DeckWise®?

Admin Account — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:22:55 +0000

NO – we know “WHO” DeckWise^® is – we wanna know if YOU are DeckWise^®. It’s kinda like being Streetsmart but we’re not talkin’ tough-guys here. After all, we are the DeckWise^®WiseGuys! We’ve been in the deck building industry long enough to see builders make just about every mistake that you can make when building a hardwood deck. We’ve also helped a lot of them learn from their mistakes by providing them with the knowledge and products they need to build the kind of decks you would call DeckWise^®.

When you’ve been building quality hardwood decks as long as we have, you learn a lot about which products work and which ones fall short. If wisdom comes with age, then our vast experience in the decking industry has taught us that doing a job right requires the right tools and accessories. No shortcuts, no gimmicks, just quality products that help you build quality, lasting decks.

The smartest thing you can do when building a deck is starting with quality products and then making sure the job gets done right. Now, that’s DeckWise^®!

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