Fasteners
ETT stocks the standard deck fasteners, including Stainless Steel Screws, EB-TY® Hidden Deck Fasteners, and Ipe Clip® Extreme™ Hidden Deck Fasteners.
Stainless Steel Screws
ETT stocks the following Simpson Strong-Tie stainless steel screws for face-screwing hardwood decking:
1-5/8" #7 305 Stainless Steel Screws
- 350 pieces/box – covers 100 SF with joists 16″ o.c.
- Square Drive
2-1/4" #7 305 Stainless Steel Screws
- 350 pieces/box – covers 100 SF with joists 16″ o.c.
- Square Drive
See the Simpson Strong-Tie catalog page for more Trimhead deck screw options.
3/8″ Plugs
Don’t forget the plugs! If you are going to counter-sink and plug your screws, we also stock 3/8″ tapered cylinder plugs in all of our decking species.
Ipe / Garapa / Massaranduba
- 3/8″ diameter tapered cylinder
- 5/16″ to 3/8″ long
Ipe Clip® Extreme™ Hidden Deck Fasteners
The Ipe Clip® Extreme™ is one of the most popular biscuit systems for installation of Ipe decking, Garapa decking and Massaranduba decking. Ipe Clip® hidden deck fasteners offer these advantages:
- Stainless steel insert increases holding power
- Safer blemish free deck surface
- Increased structural integrity
- Enhanced natural beauty
- Eliminates dangerous nail or screw pops
- Unparalleled holding strength
- Easy installation, even on 3/4” & thicker decking
- Excellent performance in any climate
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
- No expensive or extra tools required
- No unsightly screw holes or stain marks
- Automatic gap spacing
Use this calculator to figure out how much you need.
Ipe Clip® Extreme™ hidden deck fasteners are made in the USA by the Ipe Clip Company and are available through Thompson Mahogany Company. Find out more information about Ipe Clip® Extreme™ on the manufacturer’s website.
We stock the following sizes in “Ipe Brown” and “Shadowline Black”:
Ipe Clip® ExtremeTM 3/32″ Hidden Deck FastenersTM
SHORT – 175 piece (100 SF 16″ o.c.)
Automatically provides 3/32″ spacing between deck boards. The SHORT Ipe Clip® Extreme™ fastener is used with net 3/4″ thick Air-Dried decking material.
- 175) IPE CLIP® EXTREME™ Hidden Deck Fasteners
- (190) Stainless Steel T10 – Star Drive Screws
- (12) 3/8″ Tapered Ipe plugs
- (1) 1/8″ High Speed Drill Bit
- (1) Screw Gun Driver Bit
- (1) Instruction Sheet
TALL – Also available for 1″ thick Air-Dried decking material
Ipe Clip® ExtremeKDTM 1/4″ Hidden Deck FastenersTM
SHORT – 175 piece (100 SF 16″ o.c.)
Automatically provides 1/4″ spacing between deck boards. The SHORT Ipe Clip® ExtremeKD™ fastener is used with net 3/4″ thick Kiln-Dried decking material.
- 175) IPE CLIP® EXTREME™ Hidden Deck Fasteners
- (190) Stainless Steel T10 – Star Drive Screws
- (12) 3/8″ Tapered Ipe plugs
- (1) 1/8″ High Speed Drill Bit
- (1) Screw Gun Driver Bit
- (1) Instruction Sheet
TALL – Also available for 1″ thick Air-Dried decking material
EB-TY® Hidden Deck Fasteners
Hidden deck fasteners create smooth and safe decks, making sure there are no nails, or screws or pop ups to mar the beauty or the comfort of the deck. The decking boards are held together by polypropylene biscuit fasteners whose design has been patented, producing a smooth surface that enhances the appearance of the building materials.
Invented by Eberle Builders in 1997, EB-TY hidden deck fasteners have changed the way decks are built. The deck fasteners are easy to install, maintenance free, compatible with any climate, virtually invisible from the top or bottom of the deck, and guaranteed to last 100 years. This award-winning design comes in multiple sizes to accommodate any size decking materials. For more information, refer to the manufacturer’s resources.
EB-TY hidden deck fasteners are made in the USA by Simpson Strong-Tie and are available through ETT Fine Woods. We stock the following EB-TY sizes:
Original EB-TY® Hidden Deck FastenersTM
EBE004 – 180 piece (100 SF 16″ o.c.)
Automatically provides 3/32″ spacing between deck boards. For use with net 1″ Air-Dried deck boards.
- Height: 1/2″
- Width: 1″
- Length: 2-3/8″
- Thickness: .140″
- Keel thickness: 3/32″
Original EB-TY® “Mini” Hidden Deck FastenersTM
EBE007JR – 180 piece (100 SF 16″ o.c.)
Automatically provides 3/32″ spacing between deck boards. The EB-TY® Mini Jr. fastener has a lower profile height than EB-TY®Original Hidden-Deck Fasteners and is for use with net 11/16″ and 3/4″ thick Air-Dried decking material.
- Height: 13/32″
- Width: 1″
- Length: 2-3/8″
- Thickness: .140″
- Keel thickness: 3/32″
EB-TY® L.C. Live CylinderTM 1/4″ Hidden Deck FastenersTM
EBE005LC – 180 piece (100 SF 16″ o.c.)
Automatically provides 1/4″ spacing between deck boards. The EB-TY® L.C. fastener is used with net 1″ thick Kiln-Dried decking material and can absorb as much as 5/32″ expansion of the deck material.
- Height: 1/2″
- Width: 1″
- Length: 2-3/8″
- Thickness: .140″
- Keel thickness: 1/4″
EB-TY® L.C. Jr. Live CylinderTM 1/4″ Hidden Deck FastenersTM
EBE006LC – 180 piece (100 SF 16″ o.c.)
Automatically provides 1/4″ spacing between deck boards. The L.C. Jr. fastener has a lower profile height than the EB-TY® L.C. and is for use with net 11/16″ and 3/4″ thick Kiln-Dried decking material and can absorb as much as 5/32″ expansion of the deck material.
- Height: 13/32″
- Width: 1″
- Length: 2-3/8″
- Thickness: .140″
- Keel thickness: 1/4″
BoWrench® Deck Tool
The BoWrench® Deck Tool is a must-have for installation if you want straight, consistently tight gaps. The BoWrench Deck Tool offers these features:
- Basic tool binds itself to any 2x (1-1/2″) joist.
- Custom size grippers or adjustable grippers available from factory
- Frees up hands and legs
- Seconds to operate
- Gripper swivels for angled decking
- Interchangeable parts for pushing or pulling
- Bends multiple boards
- Closes gaps up to 2-1/4″ +
- Left or right handed, simple to operate
- Powerful mechanical advantage
- All heavy coated steel construction
- Bends 3/4″, 1x, 2×6, etc.
Wood Species Guide
Natural woods vary in performance characteristics from one another. This wood comparison chart helps you compare hardness, weight, fungal resistance, and more. Use the wood comparison guide to help you find the right wood for your project.
Locations
Locations are strategically placed throughout the United States to serve our customers. Products stocked at each location are different based on customer needs.