Fasteners
Deck Clips
Deck Wise
$75-$175 per 100 sq ft

Deck Board Clips for Hidden Fastening and Precise Spacing

Deck board clips are small stainless steel brackets that attach to each joist and grip edges of grooved decking boards. Each clip spaces boards uniformly and secures them without surface-penetrating fasteners, popular for hardwood decking like ipe.

Key Features

  • Stainless steel construction
  • Pre-drilled for one-screw install
  • Built-in spacing tabs
  • Allows expansion and contraction
  • Works with grooved profiles

Specifications

Material: 316 marine-grade stainless available | Screw: Stainless included per clip | Spacing: 3/16in gap | Coverage: 4 clips per linear foot of joist

Best For

Ipe and exotic hardwood decking
Grooved composite decking
Pool decks
Marine and waterfront applications

Compatible Materials

Ipe
Cumaru
Tigerwood
Garapa
Grooved composite decking

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Clean surface appearance
  • ✓ Allows natural wood movement
  • ✓ Marine-grade corrosion resistance
  • ✓ Precise consistent spacing

Cons

  • ✗ Only for grooved-edge boards
  • ✗ Slower installation
  • ✗ Higher cost per sq ft
  • ✗ Replacement boards need clip access

Installation Tips

Install first board with face screws at starting edge, then use clips for remaining boards. Pre-install clips on joist before sliding next board into place.

Frequently Asked Questions