When building a deck, you need to use the right type of screws. Most decks are made up of planks of wood. Of course, these planks must be screwed to the frame. However, instead of using traditional wood screws, you should consider using deck screws. What exactly are deck screws, and how are they different from wood screws?
Overview of Deck Screws
Deck screws are threaded fasteners designed specifically for decks. They have a tip, a shank, and a head. There is a recess inside the head for a specific type of drill bit, such as a Philips drill bit. Regardless, deck screws are threaded fasteners used to build decks.
Deck Screws vs. Wood Screws
While they are both used in carpentry applications, deck screws and wood screws are not the same. Most deck screws have a fully threaded shank. In other words, the outer ridges extend from the tip all the way to the head. Wood screws come in different designs. Some wood screws have a similar type of fully threaded shank, while others only have a partially threaded shank.
Deck screws and wood screws also come in different materials. You can find wood screws in many different materials, including stainless steel and carbon steel. In contrast, deck screws are made specifically from corrosion-resistant materials. Some deck screws are made from stainless steel. Stainless steel is an iron alloy that is highly corrosion-resistant. Other deck screws are made of copper. Copper is a strong metal that has corrosion-resistant properties.
If you compare deck screws to wood screws, you might notice that the former have deeper threads than the latter. The outer threads of deck screws are deeper than those of wood screws. The deep threads allow the deck screws to penetrate deep into the wood boards of the deck.
Considerations
When choosing deck screws, you should consider the drive type. The drive type is determined by the grooves in the head. You should also choose deck screws of the right material. As mentioned earlier, they are usually made of corrosion-resistant materials. However, in addition to corrosion resistance, the material from which they are made should also be strong and durable.
Don’t forget to consider the length when choosing deck screws. They should be long enough to completely secure the wood boards. But deck screws should not be so long that they protrude from the back of the wood boards.
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