Spring has officially sprung and with the Easter break just around the corner, it also means it’s the prime time for decking installations too. ‘Decking season’ normally falls at this time of the year when the daylight draws out longer into the evening and home owners want their gardens prepped for summer.
Common issues when installing decking panels with poor quality decking screws include screw heads snapping off, screws ‘camming out’ and wood splitting which can be hazardous to users and can completely ruin the aesthetic of your freshly laid decking.
We can’t stress how important sourcing high quality screws specifically designed for the job at hand are. That’s why we thought we would talk you through our top five products, best suited to different types of decking and the construction of the deck.
The C2 Decking Timber Screw first cuts the wood with the C2’s trademark Twin-Cut Tip patented for rapid ‘pick up’ and to reduce the chances of wood splitting. The helix in the screw then helps to remove debris during installation and also improves clamping. The ribs under the head enhance countersinking by ensuring a flush finish and the impact resistant head has been strengthened to prevent sheering when being installed with an impact tool, making this screw ideal for decking panels.
For those who live in corrosive environments, such as urban and industrial areas, our Stainless Steel Classic Decking Screws are plated with superior corrosion resistance and have been salt spray tested for 1000 hours, to ensure that they can withstand industrial environments with a moderate salt atmosphere.
The Solo Decking Screw is an economic but highly effective choice of screw, ideally suited for softwood decking applications. Our In-Dex and Heavy Duty In-Dex Timber Screws are designed for outdoor applications. They’re 20 times faster than a standard coach screw and are perfect for deckings, stairs, fencing, roofing & landscaping.
We hope that you found this guide helpful for selecting the right screws for your decking applications. To find out more information on our Decking & Landscaping screws visit: www.timco.co.uk/screws/landscape-screws