No. The Quick Clip hidden fastening system provides 50% faster installation. The patented clips are concealed and the surface appearance of the deck is not compromised with fasteners. The “Quick Clip” system also directs expansion and contraction of the deck boards.

Many millions of zinc parts are held together by screws with no problem at all. Because zinc has a low coefficient of friction it is often useful to use either a "star" washer or to serrate the underside of the screw head to prevent it unscrewing, particularly if the parts are subject to vibration. If the design requires maintaining a minimum tensile stress in the screw and temperatures are likely to be above 1500 F, there is a possibility that stress relaxation could occur. See similar questions...

Edeck® is composite decking made up of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) polymer, rice hulls as the cellulose and other functional additives. See similar questions...

Edeck® uses rice hulls which are an agricultural waste product that would normally be disposed in a landfill. We mix rice hulls with HDPE into a compoun.d which is 100% recyclable for processing. Our polymers are virgin so as to assure consistent quality in the finished deck board. No. Edeck® requires no water repellents, stain or special cleaners. Edeck® may be cleaned with water and a mild detergent when normal dirt and pollutants coat the surface of Edeck®. See similar questions...

This is a question that really has no right or wrong answer. Today's fasteners are far superior to those of several years ago, when smooth shanked nails were the fastener of choice. Those nails would work there way out of the wood, causing 'nail pops'. Today's nails are ring or twist shanked, meaning they are designed to drive into wood, but not come out. See similar questions...

Yes. Edeck® has a specific rail kit called Classic, available in three colors (Cedar, Redwood and Gull Gray); however, multiple railing options are available in the Xtendex® product line. See similar questions...

All polymer materials will expand and contract more than wood. Rice hulls are added for strength and to minimize expansion. Edeck® will expand and contract 1/8” for every 20 degrees of temperature variation; this must be considered when installing Edeck®. All composite and other building materials fade. Edeck® will fade to a lighter shade within weeks of exposure to ultraviolet rays but will retain the original color hue. See similar questions...

Yes. Because Edeck® uses rice hulls instead of wood fiber, it won’t absorb moisture like wood based products. This means Edeck® swells significantly less than other composites. However, it is advisable to install the deck surface at least 12” above the ground to allow for proper air circulation. See similar questions...

A composite board is a collection of portraits of the individuals in your organization, their names and your organizations crest or logo arranged to your specifications to reflect the image of your organization. See similar questions...

Suppose you made a hole too large to hold the screw. So far, the best method we have found to fill holes is by using a plastic wood fill product. If you can use a wood fiber rawl plug with the plastic wood, it will save time later. Remember to let the plastic wood dry thoroughly. See similar questions...

The Cooler Pack (CA24) has heavy-duty velcro straps that wrap around the wood stake sides of the wagon. See similar questions...

YES! If you don't -- or heaven forbid, you drive with the top popped up -- the top will ease up, and then fly off and impale the Honda following you, much to your chagrin (and that of your insurance company.) Seriously, the pop-up mechanism is not structural and can't withstand driving-speed winds. Make sure that all five tie down straps are tight, or you may get unpleasantly surprised when a semi passes! See similar questions...

Bosch offers a wide variety of fastening methods and this is one of their greatest strengths. The most popular connections are used for making right angle joints and include "Gusset with Fasteners" and the "Connection Screw". Their "Quick Connector" is very useful and provides the ability to re-position profile locations. There are other types of connectors for angles and swivels. Feel free to contact us and discuss your application. See similar questions...

The 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors have metal z-bar (running north to south) between the ceiling drywall and the original wood ceiling. A stud finder will help you find where the z-bar is placed in the ceiling. Fastening to the z-bar will give you a much better hold than only using the ceiling's drywall. See similar questions...

Edeck® is a short line of DIY friendly deck and railing accessories that utilize the Easy 1-2-3 Installation Guide and consumer friendly packaging. Xtendex® is the complete product line, offering hollow as well as solid decking along with additional railing options. See similar questions...

The same thing as an asphalt shingle; any shingle constructed of a base (fiber glass or organic), asphalt and granules. See similar questions...

We recommend traditional fasteners, such as glue and adhesives. We recommend polyurethane-based adhesives. Some general guidelines: 1) Position nails no closer than ?" from the edge; 2) Drill pilot holes when putting a screw into the edge of the product. This isn’t necessary when you drill into the face. We do not recommend nailing into the edge of the product. See similar questions...

Assy Screws offer a high-tech asymmetrical/symmetrical double thread design. The patented AW-drive design combines all the advantages of Phillips, Torx, and Pozi drive bits. The AW-drive is similar to a Torx, but it is tapered, which gives you more contact points inside the head of the screw - enabling accurate screw placement and the “No Come-Out” design prevents screw head damage. The screws also go through an additional annealing process which makes them more malleable. See similar questions...

There are five hamstring tendons. I use two. The remaining three compensate by getting stronger and there is some evidence that the two tendons regrow so you won't miss them. See similar questions...