{"product_id":"deckfast-316-stainless-steel-deck-screws-10-2-1-2-in-and-7-1-5-8-in-options","title":"DECKFAST 316 Stainless Steel Deck Screws, #10 2-1\/2 in. and #7 1-5\/8 in. Options","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDECKFAST 316 Stainless Steel Deck Screws, #10 2-1\/2 in. and #7 1-5\/8 in. Options\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDECKFAST 316 stainless steel deck screws are marine-grade fasteners for exterior decking, available in #10 2-1\/2 in. (9 lb) and #7 1-5\/8 in. (5 lb) sizes. The Type 17 auger tip drives fast and helps prevent board splitting. Choose the size that matches your board thickness and fastening plan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarine-grade 316:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from Marine Grade 316 stainless steel for superior corrosion resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuger tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Type 17 auger tips drive faster and easier and help prevent splitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti cam-out drive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extra deep star drive recesses help prevent cam-out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountersinking nibs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforced flat or trim heads with nibs seat better for countersinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple lengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lengths range from 1-1\/4 in. to 3-1\/2 in. across the line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulk box sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offered in 9 lb and 5 lb bulk cartons in this listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications Table:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDECKFAST\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSell unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 box (9 lb or 5 lb depending on size)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDECKFAST stainless steel deck screws\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 items on this page: #10 2-1\/2 in. 9 lb, #7 1-5\/8 in. 5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e316 stainless steel (Grade 305 also available in the line)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable colors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReinforced flat or trim head with nibs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtra deep star drive recess\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 17 auger tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/4 in. to 3-1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExterior deck board fastening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCoverage \u0026amp; How Much You Need:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 9 lb box of #10 2-1\/2 in. screws covers a larger deck area than a 5 lb box of #7 1-5\/8 in. screws; screw count varies with weight and gauge. Estimate one screw per joist crossing per board when planning quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFit and Compatibility:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse with wood and composite deck boards; the Type 17 auger tip reduces splitting in wood. Choose #10 2-1\/2 in. for standard face-fastening on 5\/4 or 2x decking and #7 1-5\/8 in. for thinner boards or trim applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ):\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What sizes are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e This page offers #10 2-1\/2 in. screws in a 9 lb box and #7 1-5\/8 in. screws in a 5 lb box; the line spans lengths from 1-1\/4 in. to 3-1\/2 in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why 316 stainless steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Grade 316 stainless steel offers superior corrosion resistance, especially near saltwater and with certain treated woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What prevents the screw from splitting boards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Type 17 auger tip cuts cleanly and drives more easily, helping to prevent splitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What drive do these use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e They use an extra deep star drive recess designed to prevent cam-out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will the heads sit flush?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The reinforced flat or trim heads have nibs that help them countersink neatly into deck boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExpert Verdict — Reviewed by the SuperArbor Pro Desk\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose 316 stainless for coastal projects, cedar and redwood, and for ACQ or CA treated lumber, where fastener corrosion is the first failure point. The 2-1\/2 in. #10 size is the workhorse for face-fastened decking, while the 1-5\/8 in. #7 suits thinner stock. 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