Best Deck Screws for Treated Lumber

SPAX® T-STAR Washer Head PowerLags® with HCR® coating designed with low-profile, large diameter head design provides outstanding clamping force and improved aesthetics. The T-STAR drive offers excellent bit engagement without requiring a special driver bit. Available in 1/4”, 5/16”, and 3/8” diameters. SPAX HCR® Coating is approved for use in treated lumber.

SPAX® T-STAR plus Flat Head fasteners with HCR-X™ coating are designed for use in multiple material connections often found outside residential domains. These construction fasteners are designed to countersink in treated lumber for a clean-flush finish and provides a quick and easy installation. In addition, they provide long-lasting, "contractor proven" secure connections.

SPAX® T-STAR plus Flat Head 304 Stainless Steel screws are the ideal multi-purpose decking and construction fastener to offer corrosion resistance for wood decking, railing, fencing, and other outdoor wood projects near fresh water to prevent staining. When premium corrosion resistance is desired, SPAX 304 stainless steel is the best exterior screw option. T-STAR plus drive provides superior bit engagement over Phillips and square drive screws.

SPAX® T-STAR plus Trim Head Stainless Steel screws are the ideal multi-purpose decking and construction fastener. When premium corrosion resistance is desired, SPAX 304 stainless steel is the best exterior screw option. T-STAR plus drive provides superior bit engagement over Phillips and square drive screws.

SPAX® Deck Joist Tape optimizes the life of the deck and ensures a long-lasting, professional installation by protecting fasteners and deck joists from water damage.  SPAX Deck Joist Tape works on all single board applications including joists, rim joists, ledger board, blocking, etc.  SPAX Deck Joist Tape is compatible with the majority of deck materials including pressure treated wood and composite products.

SPAX® Deck Beam Tape optimizes the life of the deck and ensures a long-lasting, professional installation by protecting fasteners and deck beams from water damage. SPAX Deck Beam Tape is 3-1/4" wide and is designed to work on board applications such as a beam (or a girder) which is a board or a composite of more than one board that serves as a supporting structure for the deck joists, which meet it perpendicularly. SPAX Deck Beam Tape is compatible with most deck materials including pressure treated wood and composite products.

Four dimensions, one convenient tool—get perfectly spaced boards with SPAX® Deck Spacers.

They’re designed with ease of use in mind, ensuring uniform spaces between deck boards in four common sizes, so you’re guaranteed a professional-looking finish without the hassle of nail or speed squares. And by using SPAX® Deck Spacers, you give deck boards the spacing they require to allow debris and water displacement, and to ensure the space to expand and contract.