Stump's Quality Decks & Porches

While most ipe decks utilize hidden fasteners, the decking on this project is face-screwed with conventional screws. Both methods have advantages and disadvantages. While hidden fasteners offer an undisturbed deck surface, face-screws firmly secure the decking to the frame, eliminating the squeaking and unevenness that can happen over time with most hidden fastener systems. Face-screwing also protects against board shrinkage, which leads to unsightly gaps if a deck has end-to-end board joints. In order to maximize the deck's appearance, we used small, trim-head stainless-steel screws to preserve the natural beauty of the decking.