In this episode:
General contractor Tom Silva helps two homeowners complete the construction of their new backyard deck. Then, back in the workshop, Tom shows host Kevin O’Connor a few other types of hidden deck-fastening systems.
Building a deck
Tom helped a pair of homeowners finish building their new backyard deck. With all of the framing completed, Tom installed the deck boards and railings using a very dense wood called ipe.
Where to find it?
All of the ipe decking, 4×4 posts, and balusters for this project were provided by:
Anderson & McQuaid Millwork
(800) 640-3250
Tom used a pneumatic hidden fastening system to secure the decking to the framing. It is manufactured by:
HidFast Deck Fastening System
603-772-9649
The end-grain sealer is manufactured by:
Anchor Seal (U-C Coatings Corp.)
888-363-2628
The plastic biscuit-type fasteners are manufactured by:
Eb-Ty
800-438-3289
Back in the workshop, Tom showed a variety of other types of hidden deck fastening systems, including:
Grabber Construction Products (Deckmaster)
800-477-8876
TimberTech (CONCEALoc L-Bracket)
800-307-7780
The color-matched deck screws and plugs (bungs) used for hiding screw heads are manufactured by:
FastenMaster Cortex
800-518-3569
Original Air Date: January 20, 2011 Season 9; Ep.16 23:12
Products and Services from this episode
additional hidden fastening system for decks
Manufacturer: Grabber Construction Products/Deckmaster
Deckmaster
additional hidden fastening system for decks
Manufacturer: TimberTech
CONCEALoc L-Bracket
color-matched deck screws and plugs (bungs)
Manufacturer: FastenMaster
deck boards and railings made of very dense wood called IPE
Supplier: Anderson & McQuaid
end-grain sealer
Manufacturer: UC Coatings Corp.
Anchor Seal
plastic biscuit-type fasteners
Manufacturer: Eb-Ty
pneumatic hidden fastening system
Manufacturer: HidFast Deck Fastening System