The Deck Store - CAMO Hidden Fastener

Bob "the Deck Guy" demonstrates a new hidden fastening technology for decks.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Camo
• Fastener
• hidden

[FastPonyGT]

I see a problem with applying this method in a treated lumber application. Since deckboard spacing is required to use this tool I see very large gaps between the boards when factoring in shrinkage.

[TheDeckstore]

@FastPonyGT Great observation! This is true if you use ordinary treated lumber, we recommend using EcoLife treated Stabilized Weather-Resistant Wood. Find the EcoLife website for more information and see the youtube video at the bottom of the home page.

Bob says "You can't build good decks with bad materials"

[FastPonyGT]

@TheDeckstore Thanks! I use no less than a #1 grade for decking material when the homeowner's budget won't allow for anything else. We do allow the material to acclimate, but even then there is shrinkage (1/16"-1/8"), albeit minimal. And with the Camo tool spacing factored in a 1/2' gapping between the boards would be likely (video would seem to confirm this). Although I may be splitting hairs, most of my owner's prefer less than more, so installers be careful!

[poymfh]

Great product bought one from Thedeckstoreonline when it arrived i ripped open the box and went to work and BAM my decks floor was done the very next day.