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Best decking screws???
If it's solely from a corrosion standpoint, then it's probably screws made of stainless steel. But if other aspects are also to be considered (e.g., strength), the answer might be different.
Diversearbetare
· Göteborg
· 11 217 posts
Essve's C4 screw is probably no longer bought by anyone after last year's debacle with broken screws. Got the money back and switched to/continued with Gunnebo's A4 after knowledgeable recommendation. Sold primarily by Duabhuset and Norrland's XL (Fresks)
https://jarnbyggfarg.se/nyheter/743-kunder-klagar-essves-skruvar-gar-av
https://jarnbyggfarg.se/nyheter/743-kunder-klagar-essves-skruvar-gar-av
Know-It-All
· Västra Götaland
· 12 295 posts
Any A4 screw seems to work well, A2 will do too.
Know-It-All
· Västra götaland
· 10 931 posts
I would say the cheapest A4 of brand screw. Have tried both Biltema/Byggmax and Heco, and there is definitely more waste with Biltema/Byggmax....
Know-It-All
· Västra götaland
· 10 931 posts
By the way, I saw that Heco also released a tool along with screws for "invisible" decking installation. However, they seem to only have C4 screws and not stainless...
Has anyone tried any of these tools where you screw at an angle on the decking? Does it really hold up over time?
Has anyone tried any of these tools where you screw at an angle on the decking? Does it really hold up over time?
Know-It-All
· Västra götaland
· 10 931 posts
Kan själv!
· Trelleborg
· 19 704 posts
In what way? Granted, I have indeed built fences with mine. But overall, I think it has worked well.
Garden fixer
· Vischan
· 1 421 posts
I'm using Gunnebo A4.
I've tested byggmax screws, it's terrifying.
I've tested byggmax screws, it's terrifying.
