Different Types Of Fasteners || Dr Decks

The Doctor shows you all what kind of screws to use for different applications.

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[randyrussell]

24 " Timberlok hex head , driven thru 17 " Oak Logs ( outside walls ) without pre- drilling a single hole ! That was over 20 years ago. Only the first 4 inches of the screws had threads and did not break off any heads, did break and strip a couple bits. Also I used a industrial impact driver that can't be bought at any Lowes or Home Depot, you find them at industrial Tool supplies in your bigger cities. I have been installing bolts, screws and all types of hardware for 45 years and was sold on the Timberlok products and other types that have come along that seem to have been forged like SPRING STEEL rust resistant on most . Never walk out of a supply with just a bucket of screws in your had because it throws you off balance, walk out with two buckets, one in each hand and walking straight and with purpose !

[TheRichardhubbard]

I used some timberloks in my backyard deck build after seeing this video. Thank you for the detailed breakdown. It was very helpful.

[waynelyles]

I am not sure about the other companies but Milwaukee makes the spider drive bits now.

[brikshoe]

Great explanation of the usage for the various fasteners and lengths. The Fastenmaster brand has become more expensive for a reason -- they make a quality product that is in demand. I totally agree that you should buy them in bulk (those 50-count packages add up pretty quick).

[Scashleynicole]

I am building an arbor and this is very helpful! Thanks!

[jcoats]

Square drive? It's a Robinson bit. Been using them in Canada for decades.

[ancientzalien]

I really appreciate this man, Thank-you!

[johnwhite]

GRK and spa are equally as good....Ive used a variety of brands . Simpsons with hex head offer more grip; an advantage if you think you’ll have to remove /withdraw/reinsert. Fi be/ideal for covered/unseen joists. But they stick up/out a bit more. The GRK have lowest profile, and SPAX has a bit wider integrated washer. GRK and SPAX are a different color. I would never usE a lag screw again ! However, NB, these cant replace lag bolts IMO.

[mrcryptozoic]

Fasten Master - Absolutely great for screwing down a deck. I used them in about 2000 and last year had to undo them all. The boards looked too crappy with weathering after 20 years (cedar). To turn the deck boards over, I had to dig the deck coating out of each screw, which was tedious but easy, back out the screws and turn the board over to screw the deck back down. And used the same screws!

That 𝑛𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 would have been possible with Phillips or Torx.

Timberlok and Headlok - I've used both to bolt together logs in a buck & rail fence. I was NOT going to beat the heck out of my 70 year old wrists pounding spikes. These were awesome. No pounding. When I had to re-adjust, nothing to it. I backed them out and put them back in. More expensive than spikes but 𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 worth it. I used 6" and 8" with a few 10s on the larger bucks.

[robertmontgomery]

I'm sticking with Simpson fasteners for my deck rebuild.

[Delphisteve]

Take one of those smaller screws you show there and screw one into a board till it comes through the other side. Then hit the screw with a hammer .. If the screw breaks off instead of bending then there isn't enough tensile strength to be used for framing!

[dannyoktim]

If a tradesman says it's good it hasn't failed him. . .thanks for the info . . nice deck builds

[oColto]

If you lose your spider bit you can use a PH3... it takes a lot of pressure, but can still drive it.

[Anonymous-zdbj]

What length fastener to fasten ledger through brick home and into beam behind brick? This is for a non-weight bearing pergola ledger to brick home back porch. Ledgers just above back door so should have a beam to grab. Already have 16” staggered tapcons.

[jeffsikula]

Spax for me. I used the 8" headlock and had to take a few of them back out. Some of them just broke.

[David-gnvu]

Triple hammer impact driver. Must have!

[slvice]

Are all of these designed to be used with pressure treated lumber?

[TheDavidscc]

This might be a dumb question, but can you use Headloks for ledgers?

[gregoryrivara]

Would FlatLOK be ok to assemble a three by 2x12 12 feet long beam together? Also i looked at the technical guide, would i install screws on both sides of the beam or just one?

[randykintzley]

Cool stuff. Really need to figure out that auto-focus thing though. Probably need to go full manual focus or figure out an angle to shoot from that doesn't make auto focus wig out.