DECKING SCREW

INTRODUCTION

Decking screw is threaded fastener designed specifically for decks. It has cutting tip, strong shank, and torx head. There is a groove inside the head for a specific type of drill bit, such as a torx bit. Regardless, deck screw is threaded fastener used in building decks.

Deck Screws vs. Wood Screws

Although they are both used in carpentry applications, deck screw and wood screw are not the same. Most deck screws have a fully threaded shank. In other words, the outer ridges extend from the tip all the way to the head. Wood screws have different designs. Some wood screws have a similar type of fully threaded shank, while others only have a partially threaded shank.

Deck screws and wood screws also come in different materials. You can find wood screws in many different materials, including stainless steel and carbon steel. In contrast, deck screws are made specifically of corrosion-resistant materials. Some deck screws are made of stainless steel. Stainless steel is an iron alloy that is highly corrosion-resistant. Other deck screws are made of carbon steel, but with ruspert coating, which can match 1000 hours salt-spary testing.

If you compare deck screws to wood screws, you may notice that the former has deeper threads than the latter. The outer threads of deck screws are deeper than those of wood screws. The deep threads allow deck screws to penetrate deeper into the wood planks of a deck.

HOW TO CHOOSE DECK SCREWS

When choosing deck screws, you should consider the drive type. The drive type is determined by the grooves in the head. You should also choose deck screws of the right material. As mentioned earlier, they are usually made of corrosion-resistant materials. However, in addition to corrosion resistance, the material they are made of should also be strong and durable.

Don’t forget to consider the length when choosing deck screws. They should be long enough to fully secure the board. But the deck screws should not be so long that they protrude from the back of the board.