Building a deck requires consideration of various factors. There are the different types of wood to think about, tools, sealers and protectors, as well as other equipment if you want to achieve a quality finish… And it’s easy to forget the little things, what should you be using to hold it all together? Instead of nails or screws, let us explain why h idden fasteners for wooden decks are incredibly useful and effective at holding decking together. As the name suggests, these little pieces of metal hold deck boards together without them being noticeable to the eye. Let's see what else hidden fasteners for wood decking have to offer: 1. Durability Wood is a fibrous porous material. By design, it tends to absorb moisture in climates with high humidity, causing it to swell. Conversely, it also tends to dispel moisture in arid or dry climates causing it to shrink. This attribute of wood tends to be amplified greatly when its surface is penetrated allowing increased access from th...