After
the installation of Ipe Clip®
brand fasteners no screws are visible to detract from
your deck's appearance, and the worry of snagging a nail
head on your feet is eliminated!
The
Ipe Clip fasteners are available with fiberglass reinforcement
and with stainless steel washers molded inside to provide
superior holding strength in brutal climates.
Our
fasteners are available in Ipe Brown to match
the natural or weathered appearance of your Ipe or composite
deck.
What
is the recommended gap space between deck boards?
The Ipe Clip fastener automatically sets the gap spacing
at the proper 3/32" between deck boards to allow
for expansion and water drainage.
Can Ipe Clip®
fasteners be used on 3/4" thick decking?
Yes, because the Ipe Clip fastener is up to 3 times stronger
than other edge fasteners it can be used on 3/4"
or thicker decking.
Does
the Ipe Clip® fastener system
come with screws? Yes, each Ipe Clip
fastener system kit contains high quality stainless steel
Torx drive screws, Ipe plugs, a square drive screwgun
tip and a high speed steel drill bit.
Is
the Ipe Clip® fastener system
faster and easier to install than other edge fastening
systems?
Yes, the round shape of the Ipe Clip fastener allows for
approximately 1" of tolerance side to side in positioning
the slot above the joist. Other edge fastening methods
do not allow for any tolerance in the positioning, which
can slow and complicate installation.
Will
screws "overdrive" through the Ipe Clip®
fastener, like sometimes occurs with other fasteners?
Because the Ipe Clip fastener is manufactured from high
quality, fiber reinforced polypropylene it is extremely
resistant to screws being overdriven. The screw is left
slightly countersunk for maximum holding power.
Can
boards be removed if needed once an Ipe Clip®
fastener is installed?
Yes, because the Ipe Clip fastener does not allow screws
to be overdriven, it can be removed to replace a deck
board.
Are Ipe Clip® fasteners UV resistant?
Yes, our Ipe Clip fasteners are 100%
UV resistant.
Is
the Ipe Clip® fastener system
suitable for use in my climate?
Yes, the Ipe Clip fastener system is suitable for use
in all climates from severe cold to extreme heat.
Will
the Ipe Clip® fastener system
cause stain marks on my deck?
Many decking materials react with non-stainless fasteners
provided with lesser quality systems. The Ipe Clip fastener
system comes complete with high quality stainless steel
Torx drive screws to resist staining of the deck surfaces.
Is
the Ipe Clip® fastener system
manufactured in the United States?
Yes, the Ipe Clip fastener system is proudly manufactured
in the United States.
Can
the Ipe Clip® fastener system
be used in decking other than Ipe?
Yes, the Ipe Clip fastener system can be used on all high
quality decking materials such as Trex, composites, teak,
cedar, and redwood. Low quality materials that have high
expansion/ contraction rates such as pressure treated
pine should be avoided.
How
do I cut the slot in the edge of the decking?
Slots are cut using a standard biscuit joiner tool or
a router with a slot cutting bit. Tarheel Wood Treating
offers deck boards with pre-cut grooves along both edges
to receive edge mount fasteners.
Will
a BoWrench® help with installation?
Yes, the BoWrench®
rests on the deck joist and pries the deck boards tightly
together. It is like an extra set of hands, a great help
for jobs with limited numbers of installers or handling
warped deck boards. The BoWrench®
is available from Tarheel Wood Treating.
Do
I need to "stand on my head" to install my deck
using the Ipe Clip® fastener
system?
No, all fastening is easily done from the top side of
the deck, unlike some deck fastening systems that require
the work to be done from the underside.
