"I" liked that idea. "We" said a deck would be nicer. "I" built a deck so that "we" would be happy! [Coffee]
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"I" liked that idea. "We" said a deck would be nicer. "I" built a deck so that "we" would be happy! [Coffee]
Alright, my versaclip fasteners arrived today and I'll probably start getting everything installed tomorrow.
anybody done the hidden fasteners? I watch a couple youtube videos today, and they look pretty simple. Any tips or things to watch out for?
also, my only concern was that I bought the 200sq ft pack, the video shows to out a clip on every joist, but I wonder if they take into account where a seam is at? I only ask because I'm wondering if I need to skip a couple joists to make sure I have enough clips and also wondering if I should put some deck screws on the seams to make sure they hold down.
my decking is 16' long, so I'll need addition 4' sections and I'll alternate so I don't have just a single seam along a single joist.
the hidden clips are not as structural sound as using normal deck screws,
if the seam concerns you you can scab a block in where the seam comes together so that each board is over a full width of lumber.
What does scab a block in mean?
got the first couple boards started today then the weather forced me inside. Hoping to get it finished or close tomorrow.
She is done. Pics don't show the last couple metal rails I added at the corner but that is pretty much what it looks like finished. right now I like the look without the lattice but might add it later. We don't get any trash and tumble weeds in the back so I don't think it will be an issue collecting crap under it.
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That's a pretty elaborate step for your dog to use the doggy door. Looks well done.
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Originally Posted by rockhound
I ended up skipping a few joists with the hidden fasteners, and added a chunk of 2x4 where the seam was and put an extra fastener on each end so I wouldn't have lifting issues. The spots I skipped I used the gold deck screws at an angle into the groove so they are hidden but still holding everything down.
Anything for those dogs!Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Thanks