What type of screws for deck.

Mar 06, 2006 2 Replies

I will be building a 6 x 3 metre deck soon and wanted to buy 1 screw for the whole job as I'm not keen on nailing decking.



I'll be using 4" x 2" for the frame and 3/8" decking.



I thought it would be just a matter of going to Jewsons and picking up a few boxes of 4" screws but these would probably miles too long for the deck.



So it's 1 screw for the frame and another for the decking...but how long and what type of screw is best at a reasonable cost.



Quite happy to use Screwfix/Ebay/another source if it saves a few £1s.



Noman


In article , Noman writes

How 'bout decking screws?

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Suggest sizing them for a 2" bite in the framing.

Nah. It'll fall down with only one screw......

TonyB

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