Deck Fasteners & Tools

Deck fasteners attach boards to the frame, and the right system affects both how a deck looks and how it handles expansion and drainage. Options include face screws, color-matched screws, edge clips and hidden fastening systems that leave the board surface clean. Specialty tools and spacers help crews keep gaps even and work faster. In coastal areas, choosing fasteners with the right corrosion resistance is just as important as choosing the boards.

This page covers hidden fastening and screw systems from Trex, Envision, Deckorators, MoistureShield, Eva-Last and TimberTech, including Trex Hideaway, Deckorators StealthLock, the MoistureShield Aegis Clip, Eva-Last HULK and TimberTech Cortex & PAMFast. Hidden clips leave the board surface clean, while color-matched and face screws are common for perimeter boards, stairs and fascia. Joist and flashing tape from Deckorators and MoistureShield helps protect the frame. Match fasteners to the board line, and follow the manufacturer's installation guide.