How to Install Ipe Clip® Hidden Deck Fasteners

Ipe Clip® deck fasteners are the superior choice for securing your deck boards in place. Not only do they provide a blemish-free surface, but you also use half as many screws as standard face-screwing methods.

Because exotic hardwoods are so dense, you need to predrill all of your screw holes. We highly recommend using pre-grooved deck boards, since that cuts out the need to cut grooves yourself.

Insert the Ipe Clip® into the groove, then drive a stainless steel screw into the clip, through the deck board, and into the joist at a 45° angle. Then, slide the next board into place.

For boards at the edge of the deck, we recommend face screwing and then filling the hole with a wood plug that matches your deck.