Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)Pros:
1. They're hidden (duh)
2. No hole (screw or nail) at all in the top of the joist; they attach to the side of the joist. Joists, at least potentially, may last longer.
3. A breezy to replace a damaged deck board or boards. This is a big advantage over other hidden fastner systems! And, for that matter, over top fastening.
4. Relatively less expensive than most other systems. There still not cheap, but then neither are quality top screws.
5. Provides an important job for the 300 lb lard arse that can't do anything fast. He/she is perfect for standing on the boards whilst they are fastened from below.
6. Responsive customer support; a knowledable and helpful real person answers the phone.
Cons:
1. Takes more time than nailing or screwing from the top. How much more depends on how well you want or need to line up the nails/screws that will show. Could be less time if perfectly layed out nails/screws are spec'd.
2. Takes more time than some other systems--maybe less if you have to biscuit or notch.
3. If there is not space to get below the deck, screwing up from the top just isn't fun....
4. Requires two people (preferably one that is err... large).
Bottomline: It's a reasonably priced solid product. And with use, you get faster with it. A plywood track and creeper (with pillow, like auto mechanics use under cars) makes "below" the place to be. Works very well with cedar decking.
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