Stainless Steel Deck Screws, Post Caps, Joist Hangers and More
As the snow begins to melt and spring comes upon is it means one thing here at Albany County Fasteners: Decking Season is coming!
As decking season swings into action we are proud to announce our expanding line of decking solutions including new product launches to better serve our customers who are active in decking projects.
Stainless Steel Deck Screws
Stainless Steel Deck Screws are essentially wood screws with a flat head and a notched type 17 point which allows for an easy installation in wood and composite deck materials. Deck Screws in our selection feature a square drive to eliminate screw stripping and allow for high torque installation to save time and money on replacing stripped out screws. Deck screws feature either a bugle or countersunk flat head for flush installation with decking beams, posts and boards in wood or composite. Our deck screws are available in 305 Stainless Steel and in 316 Stainless Steel to resist rust and effects of an exterior application. For quick and easy installation we recommend using a Titanium nitride premium power bit.
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Decking Post Bases
Decking post bases are designed to be anchored to concrete and hold a vertical beam or post to their footings. Decking Post Bases are available in 316 Stainless Steel and commonly used in conjunction with stainless steel wedge anchors. Check out Our installation video here. Each Post Base connector comes with a square washer (Two square washers for 8×8 sizes) to secure the concrete anchor and a stand-off plate to cover the anchor’s head so a hole doesn’t need to be cut in the underside of the wood that connects to the post base. Provides a high uplift capacity.
All Decking Post Base Anchors in this selection are made of 316 Stainless Steel for superior corrosion resistance. 316 Stainless Steel is well suited for applications in severe, harsh, or marine environments.
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Decking Post Caps
Post Cap Anchors are used to secure a wood post to a support beam. Used with nails to secure the post cap connection between a wood column and a wood beam. Post caps are essential for supporting and building a deck. Should only be installed with 316 Stainless Steel Nails to maintain product warranty.
Post Cap Anchors come in one-piece and adjustable two-piece designs.
All Decking Post Base Anchors in this selection are made of 316 Stainless Steel for superior corrosion resistance. 316 Stainless Steel is well suited for applications in severe, harsh, or marine environments.
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Decking Joist Hangers
Joist Hangers are framing connectors used for decking applications. These are metal angles or straps used to support and fix the ends of wood or timber joists to beams or girders. They are typically used to help form the floor on decking applications and are attached to the ledger board of a deck, anchoring themselves and the joists to the deck framing. Joist Hangers wrap around three sides of a joist forming the parallel pattern often seen that make up deck floors, prior to being covered.
In decking applications, the height of a joist hanger should match the depth of the joist being used.
The number of holes in a given joist hanger dictate the amount of nails expected to be used to make a secure connection. In addition, joist hangers are designed with special holes for Double-Shear nailing, or “toe-nailing,” to provide a very strong connection to the joists being fastened. If installed correctly, joist hangers will keep decks and floors strong as the wood dries, twists, shrinks, and ages. Decking Joist Hangers are available in Standard, Concealed Flange, and Skewed Varieties, all in corrosion resistant 316 Stainless Steel.
It is not recommended to mix metals during application. For example, a stainless steel joist hanger should be used with the same grade of stainless steel nails. In addition, only nails should be used when installing joist hangers.
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Happy Decking!