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What Tools Do I Need For Hardwood Decking?

DeckWise — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:22:56 +0000

Well, our DeckWise® Hidden Deck Fastener Complete Kit includes all of the tools you would need to complete your decking project! We provide you with the stainless steel screws to drill into the first and last board, and to screw into the hidden deck fasteners. The plugs needed to cover those screws on the first and last board. A high speed drill bit for pre-drilling and a screw gun tip for a cordless drill is also included. To assure even space gaping, we also provide you with our DeckWise® Deck Board Spacers. And last, but certainly not least, our hidden deck fasteners. Placed on top of this kit is a helpful instruction sheet to get you started.

In case you missed all that the kit includes:

190-8×2” Stainless Steel Trim Head Screws
12-3/8” Tapered DeckWise Plugs
1-1/8” High Speed Drill Bit
1-T10 Star Drive Screw Gun Tip
3-Deck Board Spacers
175-DeckWise Hidden Deck Fasteners
1-Instruction Sheet

We also offer a DeckWise® 100 count kit, which is similar to the complete kit, but you do not receive DeckWise® Deck Plugs, the high speed drill bit or the screw gun tip. This kit also does not include as many fasteners or stainless steel screws.

This 100 count kit includes:

100-DeckWise® Hidden Deck Fasteners
100-Stainless Steel Trim Head Screws
3-Deck Board Spacers
1-Instruction Sheet

Choosing between the two kits depends on how big your building project is. Each kit covers different square footage and is dependent on the board size and joist spacing. If you need help determining which kit to use, you can access our website at www.DeckWise.com or call one of our sales representatives at (941)896-9851.

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Can I Buy DeckWise® Products In Europe?

DeckWise — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 17:14:15 +0000

You may be familiar with the hidden fastening and deck building products we manufacture under the trade names Ipe Clip®, Hardwood Wrench, and Ipe Oil. Well, as of April 1, 2012 our innovative products are available throughout Europe under one label, DeckWise^®. DeckWise^® products are invented and manufactured in our state-of-the-art factory located in Bradenton, Florida, through our USA parent company, The Ipe Clip® Fastener Company. With over 20 years experience engineering, manufacturing, and shipping products to our network of worldwide dealers and distributors, The Ipe Clip® Fastener Company is widely recognized as the innovative decking specialist for the professional market.

DeckWise^® building products include:

• Hidden deck fastening systems

• Hidden siding fasteners

• Stainless steel deck screws

• Color match screws

• Deck tile connectors

• Deck board straightening tools

• Hardwood deck oils & cleaners

• Many other solutions to install and protect decking

CENTRAL LOCATION FOR EFFICIENT PROCESSING DeckWise^® International is the European sales office and warehouse for DeckWise^® products. It’s centrally located in Amersfoort, Netherlands. From this location, DeckWise^® products are distributed to our growing network of dealers throughout Europe.

DECKWISE DEALER OPPORTUNITIESWhen you join the worldwide network of DeckWise^® Dealers you can increase local market share without adding unnecessary risk. How? Dealers who stock the DeckWise^® brands know they are giving their customers products that are reliable and long-lasting.

Stocking dealers receive the newest innovations of DeckWise^® products and benefit from aggressive, factory direct pricing.

• Access to our expanded product line, stocked in our Netherlands warehouse
• Aggressive pricing structure
• Fast order shipping times
• Greater inventory levels for faster order fulfillment
• Increased online and conventional marketing efforts to bring more customers to you
• Faster speed to market for new product developments
• Improved customer service standards

JOIN THE DECKWISE DEALER NETWORK
We pride ourselves on the quality of our products. If you would like to become a DeckWise^® Dealer the application can be accessed at www.deckwise.com.

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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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What Are The Benefit Of Hidden Siding Fasteners?

DeckWise — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:03:53 +0000

Our DeckWise^® Hidden Siding Fasteners are not only designed to create a sleek and upscale look, but also designed to significantly reduce cupping, twisting, and mold growth due to water penetration. These fasteners are made from solid stainless steel, and are prefect for both commercial and residential applications.

The DeckWise^® Hidden Siding Fasteners come together in a kit, which contains starter clips, siding clips, DeckWise^® #8×2 stainless steel screws, and T-15 driver tips. Installation of these kits is so simple. Check out the video below to see how simply using this product can be.

For more information about our DeckWise^® products go to www.DeckWise.com.

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Are You Installing Composites and PVC decking?

Admin Account — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:36:24 +0000

When using synthetic decking such as Composites or PVC, install the stainless steel screws straight down through the center of the DeckWise® fastener and into the joist at a 90 degree angle. This will allow the material to expand and contract naturally.

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What’s The Harm in Over-Tightening Screws?

Admin Account — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:02:21 +0000

Do not over tighten screws. They should be flush or slightly above the surface of the DeckWise® fastener.

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Are You Making The Smart Building Choice?

Admin Account — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:47:41 +0000

There are so many times when we’ve built a deck that required using hardwood plugs to cover screw holes. DeckWise® are dependable, affordable & reliable on the job site.

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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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