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No. This product is designed with the use of the recommended adhesive. We do not recommend the use of nails, screws or any other type of mechanical fasteners.
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Please note, stainless steel will often show some signs of rust, especially in salt water. This is usually caused by using carbon steel (and chrome plated) tools to tighten the fastener. Microscopic traces of carbon steel are deposited on the
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Please keep in mind that cost is much more than just the initial price of materials. Aphano deck fasteners can be installed more quickly, and with less effort, than other hidden fastening systems. And, unlike other concealed deck fasteners, with
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Based on a 1-1/2" recommended spacing between fasteners, and a 25" base diameter, it would take 50 total. The number of fasteners can be estimated by multiplying the Dektite base diameter by 2.
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Yes they can. Although Aphano hidden deck fasteners were designed to complement the structural integrity of decking that contains plastic they can also be with wood deck boards. The wood needs to be properly sealed to prevent water penetration.
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• • Any typical type of wood fastener will work…staples, nails, screws, etc. Please consult installation instructions for exact fastener specifications. • TimberWolf® adhesive should be applied to individual pickets and backer rails prior to
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The treated wood used in building a deck substructure usually contains a chemical called ACQ and is very corrosive. Any fasteners used with treated wood must be able to withstand these corrosive effects. Aphano concealed deck fasteners are made
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A- Most any fastener currently used in stamped and welded assemblies can be used in a hydroformed tube. The most cost effective fastening solution is a self tapping screw threaded into a conical extrusion that is pierced in the tube during the
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• A. No. The washing lines do not have fasteners or anchors included as they can be mounted onto so many different surfaces, the correct fasteners cannot be supplied for all situations and materials. If you are unsure which fasteners or wall
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Maintenance is generally limited to replacement of the stud when damaged or the hex is stripped out. However, all the internal components of the fastener can be easily replaced either individually or with a refurbishment kit. To limit maintenance
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