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   GACC_DAllas | Jul 21, 2001 07:01pm | #1

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   Fred,

   We used them for a Pau Lope deck about this time last year. Looked great when it was done, but I've heard rumors about Eb-Ty failures. Something about the plastic not holding up for the long run. I'd check it out if I were you. Simpson makes a good hidden deck fastener. We just finished a teak deck using those. Worked just fine, and they won't breakdown over the years because they are galvanized metal.

   Good Luck,

   Ed.

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   james_johnson | Jul 22, 2001 01:44am | #2

   *cool idea, very time consuming. more like building cabinets than decking.

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   Jon_Blakemore | Jul 22, 2001 04:54am | #3

   *Fred, Check out Pro-Dek's thread in the gallery (titled something like "Ironwood Deck"). He doesn't like them, I don't think.Jon

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   Eberle | Jul 22, 2001 05:36am | #4

   *Gacc, You used simpson deck ties on a Teak deck? No problems and it looks good? Can you post a picture of the deck on Gallery? I know EB-TY is made of high density polypropelene, and has a 100 year life span. I have yet to see galvanized products get past installation and keep those qualities. I would have to stick with polypropelene and stainless steel for longevity just out of common sense.

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   GACC_DAllas | Jul 22, 2001 06:44pm | #5

   *Eberle,Look in this section under the heading "Finger Joints". I've posted some pictures there.Ed.

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   fred_levis | Jul 22, 2001 06:44pm | #6

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   Has anyone out there used this for installing decking? Any problems with the installation?