Pro Fastening Systems
Deckorators® Pro Fastening Systems provide a smooth, clean look for your composite deck or fascia boards. Designed for easy installation, these systems let you secure deck screws without damaging the surface, ensuring a flawless finish with concealed fasteners.
Product Details
- Pro Plug® System – A plug fastening system designed for composite decking. Screws are sold separately.
- Fascia Fastening System – Includes a fascia tool and specially designed colour-coated screws, available in stainless steel or epoxy-coated carbon steel, for secure fascia installation.
- Colour-Matched Screws – Epoxy-coated composite decking screws are specifically designed to complement any Deckorators Decking colour.
- For optimal results, we recommend pre-drilling with a 3/16" drill bit and filling with plugs shortly after inserting the screw to help prevent water, debris, or other materials from entering.
FAQ
Find answers to common questions about Pro Fastening Systems.
What would you recommend using for the understructure of a deck?
We recommend using ProWood® professional-grade treated lumber when building the understructure for your deck. ProWood pressure-treated lumber is made for ground contact and backed by a Lifetime Limited Warranty against termite infestation and rot.
What type of fasteners and nails are recommended with Deckorators decking?
Major fastener manufacturers produce screws made specifically for composite decking. The use of these screws will reduce the amount of pre-drilling and countersinking required. For ease of installation, we recommend using 2½" corrosion-resistant composite wood deck screws. These screws help minimize the common “mushroom” effect that sometimes occurs when using standard fasteners. We recommend the StealthLock™ Universal Deck Clips. We recommend using broad-head stainless steel 2" nails with Fastendry. If traditional fastening through the top of the decking is preferred but a fastener-free appearance is still desired, Pro fastening systems are the fastest, easiest way to hide deck screw heads on stairs, on perimeter boards, or when replacing a deck board. For more information, refer to the installation instructions.
Is there a compatible hidden fastener system?
Our Deckorators grooved-edge deck boards work perfectly with Deckorators StealthLock™ Universal Deck Clips, providing a fastener-free look. These fasteners install between the grooved edges of deck boards, which eliminates the need for pre-drilling, automatically spaces deck boards with the appropriate gap, and makes installation quick and easy.
If traditional fastening through the top of the decking is preferred but a fastener-free appearance is still desired, Pro fastening systems are the fastest, easiest way to hide deck screw heads on stairs, on perimeter boards, or when replacing a deck board.
