Dense tropical boards usually need fasteners made for that work. This is a buying and selection guide. Exact screw counts, kit coverage, steel grades, bits, spacing, and coatings belong on the current product record or the fastener manufacturer’s instructions. Follow those instructions and applicable local requirements.
Two fastening paths
Hidden clips (pre-grooved boards)
Pre-grooved boards typically use hidden clips that seat in the groove and fasten to the joist. The installed look is a clip joint rather than a face screw. Perimeter boards, stairs, and other details may still need square-edge fastening — confirm that on the current product and manufacturer instructions.
Face-fastening (S4S square edge)
Square-edge boards are typically face-screwed. A plug system is optional when the manufacturer offers one. Pre-drilling is commonly required in dense tropicals; use the bit and screw the current product specifies.
How Timberline sells hardware
Hardware stays each or package. It is not converted to lumber linear feet or deck square footage. Browse current clip, screw, bit, and plug items in the catalog, then add them as separate lines on a quote or order.
If a coverage number is printed on a product page, treat it as that product’s current packaging note. This guide does not publish a required kit matrix.
Planning vs specification
Species planners estimate board mix and lumber linear feet. They do not add hardware to the lumber line. For Ipe coverage and exact lengths, plan the Ipe deck, then match fasteners to the selected profile.
Profile diagrams live on decking profiles.
Match hardware to the boards
Request a quote with your species, profile, and fastening preference. We will confirm current catalog hardware rather than inventing a count here.
Request a QuoteTropical Hardwood Fastener FAQ
Are fasteners included in the lumber linear footage?
No. Hardware is sold as each or package items. Lumber linear feet stay on the wood lines.
How many clips or screws do I need?
Use the current product packaging and the fastener manufacturer's instructions. This page does not publish a required coverage formula.
Clips or face screws?
Pre-grooved boards typically use hidden clips. S4S boards are typically face-screwed. Confirm the selected profile on the species planner or product record.