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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How fast will my order ship?
A. We ship most thin wood orders the same day or the next day. Ipe Clip Hidden deck fastener orders also ship the next day after we receive the order. Corian and paperback veneer and a few other products may take 2-3 days to cut and prepare before they ship.

Q. How fast will my order ship?
A. We ship most thin wood orders the same day or the next day. Ipe Clip Hidden deck fastener orders also ship the next day after we receive the order. Corian and paperback veneer and a few other products may take 2-3 days to cut and prepare before they ship.

Ipe Clip Frequently Asked Questions


Can the IPE CLIP™ fastener system be used in decking other than Ipe?
Yes, the IPE CLIP™ fastener system can be used on all high quality decking materials such as Trex®, composites, ironwood, teak, cedar, and redwood. Low quality materials that have high expansion/contraction rates such as pressure treated pine should be avoided.



How do I cut the slot in the edge of the decking?
Slots are cut using a standard biscuit joiner tool or a router with a slot cutting bit. Note that some decking dealers offer deck boards with pre-cut grooves along both edges to receive edge mount fasteners.



Will a BoWrench® help with installation?
Yes, the BoWrench® rests on the deck joist and pries the deck boards tightly together. It is like an extra set of hands, a great help for jobs with limited numbers of installers or handling warped deck boards. The BoWrench® is available from The IPE CLIP™ COMPANY, Cepco Tools and many local tool suppliers.



What is the recommended gap space between deck boards?
The IPE CLIP™ fastener automatically sets the gap spacing at the proper 3/32" between deck boards to allow for expansion and water drainage.



Can IPE CLIP™ fasteners be used on 3/4" thick decking?
Yes, because the IPE CLIP™ fastener is up to 3 times stronger than other edge fasteners it can be used on 3/4" or thicker decking.



Does the IPE CLIP™ fastener system come with screws?
Yes, each IPE CLIP™ fastener system kit contains high quality stainless steel square drive screws, Ipe plugs, a square drive screwgun tip and a high speed steel drill bit.



Is the IPE CLIP™ fastener system faster and easier to install than other edge fastening systems?
Yes, the round shape of the IPE CLIP™ fastener allows for approximately 1" of tolerance side to side in positioning the slot above the joist. Other edge fastening methods do not allow for any tolerance in the positioning, which can slow and complicate installation.



Will screws "overdrive" through the IPE CLIP™ fastener, like sometimes occurs with other fasteners?
Because the IPE CLIP™ fastener is manufactured from high quality, fiber reinforced polypropylene it is extremely resistant to screws being overdriven. The screw is left slightly countersunk for maximum holding power.



Can boards be removed if needed once an IPE CLIP™ fastener is installed?

Yes, because the IPE CLIP™ fastener does not allow screws to be overdriven, it can be removed to replace a deck board.



Are IPE CLIP™ fasteners UV resistant?
Yes, both the brown and gray IPE CLIP™ fasteners are 100% UV resistant.



Is the IPE CLIP™ fastener system suitable for use in my climate?
Yes, the IPE CLIP™ fastener system is suitable for use in all climates from severe cold to extreme heat.



Will the IPE CLIP™ fastener system cause stain marks on my deck?
Many decking materials react with non-stainless fasteners provided with lesser quality systems. The IPE CLIP™ fastener system comes complete with high quality stainless steel square drive screws to resist staining of the deck surfaces.



Do I need to "stand on my head" to install my deck using the IPE CLIP™ fastener system?
No, all fastening is easily done from the top side of the deck, unlike some deck fastening systems that require the work to be done from the underside.



Is the IPE CLIP™ fastener system manufactured in the United States?
Yes, the IPE CLIP™ fastener system is proudly manufactured in the United States.