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Accessories, Service
Invisible fastening for terraces in comparison
Laying decking boards without screws – this goal can be achieved with various fastening systems for wooden decking. In contrast to screw fastening with decking screws, no screws are visible on the top of the decking board after installation with these systems.
The fasteners differ mainly in the way they are attached to the decking board. Some systems rely on the decking boards being screwed in from below, while others work by fastening the boards from the side. The following advantages and disadvantages of the systems were identified in the comparative test:
SCREW CONNECTION FROM BELOW |
LATERAL FASTENING |
| ✓ Decking boards can work without coming loose | x Decking board should not work |
| ✓ Low risk of splintering | x increased risk of splintering due to milling |
| ✓ Secure hold | x high risk of warping |
| ✓ Good ventilation of the terrace | x poor drying of the side groove |
| ✓ Suitable for every decking board profile | x lateral grooving of the decking boards necessary |
| x Relatively complex installation | ✓ Relatively simple assembly |
Systems with screw connection
Systems with side mounting
- Softwood clamp connector
- Festool Domino
- Hedgehog V2
CONCLUSION
When it comes to installation, the side fastening of the decking boards is initially convincing, as this makes decking construction relatively easy. However, in the long term, the systems with screw fixing on the underside are clearly ahead. The BioMaderas Clip or Sihga DielenFix models offer a
