NeilScotland Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 (edited) Hi All, im fitting a deck in my garden. I’m using hardwood beams (Azobe, 4.5 x 7cm). I have some stainless steel torx head fasteners. They just snap. Even with pre drilling. So I tried just a general purpose cross head screw - also snapped (and with pre-drilling)….. it seems to be when it gets towards the center of the beam (approx 1cm in). I also tried using my drill to drive the screws vs impact driver. Same result. so - I think I just have the wrong screws. Can anyone recommend some stainless steel screws that would work well here? thanks. Neil Edited June 4, 2021 by NeilScotland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Punter Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Spax seem pretty good. https://www.spax.com/uk/projects/outdoor/decking/ If this is to screw the boards down, drill a full diameter hole through the board and a slightly smaller one into the joist the depth of screw embedment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Look for structural timber screws. Almost like coach bolts but partially threaded. Usually 8mm hex head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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