Install Tiger Claw TC-G Fasteners for Grooved Boards by FastenMaster with 5/4 inch thick deck boards. Their sharp prongs embed into the groove of the deck board for superior holding power between the deck and the joist framing.
To install deck boards using these fasteners, simply install your first deck board, position your fastener into the grooved edge of the deck board with the screw hole lined up with the center of the joist. Then attach the fastener to the deck joist with a screw. After that, you will position the next deck board against the fasteners with the board's outer edge slightly raised, slide it towards the other board until the board contact spacer tabs. Repeat this process as needed. Check out this quick video or give a decking specialist at DecksDirect a call at 1-888-824-5316. We love talking to you about your project!