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Nailing composite decking?

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Has anyone had any experience with using screw nails to attach composite decking such as “TREX”? I will shoot them through my Max Nailer. How do the nails hold up due to the expansion and contraction of the “Trex”. Thank you

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  1. George_Roberts | | #1

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    Follow the directions.

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    ProDek | | #2

    You should screw Trex with Fastap Poly2 screws. They are self-drilling and self- countersinking.

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