Fasteners
Deck Clips
Deck Wise
$75-$175 per 100 sq ftDeck 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.