I have signed a contract on a new(new for me) house. I want to rebuild the deck, CCA now I will put down cedar. The decking will be 2×4 and 2×6 alternated on a 45 degree angle. What should I use for hidden fasteners? I know that shadow track will work but the deck is huge (46’x18′) I would bet that I would have as much money in the shadow track as I will have in the new decking. Any and all suggestions are welcome. Thanks Brian Trickey
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What you want to use is really a question that is very broad. All of the hidden systems, eb ty, deckmaster, etc will all add a lot of money and also install time. You could also look at some of the trim head screws like headcote, grk, etc that have colors that match most decking very well.
Search through the older posts for info on the hidden fasteners. There are so many threads about this, you might not get many replies since similar questions come up weekly.
Also, cedar is a fairly soft wood, so watch out for woman with high heels and the similar, they dimple the decking very easily. I've seen some that look like golf balls.
Edited 5/12/2006 8:37 pm ET by DDay
You got women that look like golf balls in Boston? (:
Time is not a factor the work is for myself. What I was wanting to know was what system others have used with success. Will Ebty work on an angle? (decking running at an angle to the joist) I have used Shadow Track on small porches before, but the decking was running perpendicular to the joist. Trim head screws are an option but I would use stainless finish nails with construction adhesive before I went that route.