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Likewise, people ask, how do you speed up composite decking?

To install composite decking with a hidden fastening system, start at the house by face-screwing the first board. Next, screw a hidden fastener clip into the groove on top of each joist. Then, slide the groove of the next board into the clips and tighten with a rubber mallet.

Subsequently, question is, can you put composite decking over wood? You will have no problem installing composite decking boards on the deck, as most composite decks have wood foundations. For several reasons, though, it's important to remove the old deck planks first.

Herein, how do you screw down composite deck boards?

Screwing the Boards You can countersink a hole about 1/4 inch deep for each screw before you drive it, however, to ensure the head sinks below the surface. Drive the screws in pairs, each 1 inch from the edge of a board and about 1/2 inch from either end.

Can you screw into composite wood?

If you're ready to replace your current decking, there's a good alternative to consider — composite wood, which is actually part wood and part plastic. And just because it's a composite doesn't mean it won't work just like wood. It will. You can drill holes into it, cut it, drive screws into it and drive nails into it.