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  Not all hidden deck clips were created equal. Here’s an introduction to the top hidden deck clips on the market so you can select the correct fastener for your build. High-quality grooved composite decking deserves fasteners that will keep the boards in place and help maximize the deck’s longevity. But with such a wide variety of hidden deck clips on the market, how do you choose the right one that’s sure to be easy to install and perform over time? Let’s take a look at some of the most popular types of hidden deck clips and compare their design, price, and performance so you can choose the best fastener for your build.   Plastic Clips: Trex® Hideaway® and TurboClip™ One of the most commonly-used deck clips, the Trex Hideaway, is made of plastic. These clips are inexpensive at around $0.50 per fastener, they create a 3/16 in. gap between boards, and are widely accessible and versatile, and are able to be used with multiple brands of grooved decking. While i...

Face screws, Edge screws, and Hidden Deck Clips: Learn the differences between these fasteners to decide what to use for your deck build. When you’re building a deck, you likely know what kind of board you want to use. But have you put much thought into how you’ll fasten it? Sure, using any old screw could do the job, but it also might mean you’ll spend more time replacing boards down the road than enjoying the deck. Learn more about three types of fasteners— face screws, Edge screws, and hidden deck clips —so you can make the right choice for your project.   Face Screws Tried and true, face screws are a traditional fastener for square deck boards. For wood boards like pressure treated, cedar, and redwood, you can use a bugle-head deck screw, which is designed to keep the board down but is also very visible on the deck top.  For square composite or PVC decking, there are color-matched composite screws that blend into the deck surface. These screws typically ...

  Fasten with Confidence Without anchors, our walls would be pretty bare. We often hear from our customers that they’re unsure about what kind of anchor to buy. But while it might seem like there are MANY different anchors – there are really three main types: Hollow wall anchors: Perfect for use in drywall, tile, or plaster Universal anchors: Good for use in hollow walls or solid walls Masonry anchors: Use these guys in concrete, block, or brick   Why can’t there just be a single anchor that works for everything? Well, the universal anchors from Reliable come pretty close! They’re what you want to keep on-hand for a last-minute job, since they’re great in many different applications… Alligator anchors are all-purpose and expandable. They’re made from polymer and they’re the strongest anchor you could choose for concrete or solid walls. They have rust-resistant screws, and they can be used just anywhere – drywall, tile, plaster, concrete, block, brick, you name i...