NeoTimber’s Purpose Built Decking Fixings & Screws

We cannot stress enough the importance of using NeoTimber’s purpose-built composite decking screws and composite decking fixings to ensure the longevity of your deck and that it goes the distance. Composite decking projects come in all shapes and sizes, and we realise there isn’t usually a “one size fits all” solution when ensuring your deck is secured correctly.

However, with NeoTimber’s solution, there is a selection of purpose-built fixings that work in conjunction with the composite deck boards. We have outlined below a breakdown of the relevant installation clips and fixings that should be used with our boards.

We have designed a set of composite decking fixings that work hand-in-hand with our composite decking boards, making the installation stage as simple as possible. But what are the clips we supply and what are their purpose you ask? Below we have outlined how to use each fixing within your project…

Starter clips are fixed onto the very edge of your subframe and securely fix the first run of boards. The starter clip is also used to fix the underneath edge board to your subframe.

We would recommend you use this clip on your first run of deck boards and fix around 10-12 starter clips for each 3.6m decking length. The same amount would be required for fixing the edge board. Most average-sized decking projects (under 80m2) tend to only require 1 pack of starter clips to complete the job.

These come in either a 3mm stainless steel option or 6mm plastic option. They are designed to securely join one board to another, and each one can be used to fasten your composite decking boards to your subframe. Each have their own specified benefits.

Like the starter clips, we recommend that you use around 10-12 clips per 3.6m length deck board. Generally, 1 pack of FastClips to every 10 lengths of decking should be sufficient. Our handy decking calculator will provide you with a clear idea based on your dimensions.

While we strongly advise not to screw our decking boards when fixing, we advise that this should be done on the outer-edge of your final deck board as this offers the most secure installation method for this section of the deck.

Fixing your final deck board is made easy and discreet with NeoTimber’s decking screws. Fix one at every 350mm – either through the grooved-channel that runs down the side of the board or through the face of the deck.

1. Our decking screws are colour coded, designed to complement your NeoTimber® deck boards.
2. Our premium screw offers a secure solution to fixing the final decking boards on a run.
3. Can also be used to securely fix NeoTimber’s decking as a fascia board, too.

Like our clips, we recommend that you use around 10-12 screws per board. Generally, 1 pack every 10 lengths of decking.

To expertly finish the exposed edges and perimeter of your deck area, we advise that trims are fixed using our composite decking trim screws.

As the name suggests, NeoTimber’s trim screws are designed to install both trim options that we supply – our skirting trim and corner trim. While some customers opt to glue their final edging options, we advise that fixing them with a screw is most suited and will ensure a long-term fixing, removing any danger of the trim twisting or warping over time. 

1. Trim screws are an excellent choice for discreetly fixing both corner and skirting trims to your boards or subframe.
2. They are very easy to use.
3. The thread and torx head delivers a clean, finished look along the fascia offering a seamless and secure fixing.
4. Colour coded to match our corner and skirting trims.

We advise using around 10 screws per either skirting or corner trim. Additional fixing may be required if installing on a particularly high footfall area.

NeoTimber® advises against screwing composite decking boards across the main decking area and to only use their purpose-built decking screws when they are unable to use a clip (either at the edge of the deck or on the fascia of a deck area).

We suggest you fix a clip at every intersection between a board and a joist as this guarantees a secure fixing. If you have stick to our guidelines as per our installation guide, this means you will fix a clip at every 250-350mm along its length.

Each of our box of clips come with the torx head screws, a relevant drill bit and a neat spacer to allow you to evenly space your deck boards are butt joins.

We advise against this as our clips are purpose-built to allow for the adequate spacing between our NeoTimber® boards.

The side-to-side spacing between the boards is mainly dictated by the type of clip you opt for. Our 3mm stainless steel clip allows for a 3mm gap and our 6mm plastic FastClip allows for a 6mm gap.