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Buying Guide: Starborn Deck Screws and Plugs

Pro Plug Deck Screws and Plugs
Pro Plug kits come in sizes such as No. 8 x 2-1/2 in. with a star flat head and No. 10 x 2-3/4 in. with a star head, and some are labeled Meranti. The screws are available in stainless steel for decking and zinc plated for flooring. Match the screw number to your Pro Plug tool, and measure the decking before you order.

Smart-Bit and Pro Plug Drill Bits and Tools
Smart-Bit and Pro Plug tools include pre-drilling and countersinking tools, a drill bit set, a depth setter kit and replacement bits in #7 and #8. The fluted replacement bits cut through decking faster than standard wood bits and suit hardwoods such as ipe, mahogany and meranti. Check the bit size against the screw size before drilling, and follow your tool manual.

Deckfast Fascia Screws
Deckfast No. 9 x 1-7/8 in. star pan head fascia screws come in Tan-Gray, Brown and Gray. The pre-drilling tool creates an oversized hole, so the fascia board hangs from the screw and can expand and contract without a large amount of force on the fastener. Measure the fascia thickness and screw length before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Starborn offer?
Starborn offers Pro Plug deck screws and plug kits, Deckfast deck and fascia screws, Cap-Tor composite deck screws, Smart-Bit and Pro Plug drill bits and tools, screw depth setter kits and round wood dowels. The Pro Plug System for Wood pairs screws with face grain wood plugs, so you can drill, screw, glue and plug hardwoods.

How do I choose the right screw size or tool?
Start with the screw number and length on your old screw, such as No. 8 x 2-1/2 in., then choose the head style, such as star flat head or star trim head. Check the bit size against the screw size before drilling, measure your decking or fascia board thickness before you order, and check your tool manual.

What do the Deckfast fascia screws accommodate?
The Deckfast fascia system accommodates the expansion and contraction that can occur with many composite deck fascia boards. The pre-drilling tool makes an oversized hole, so the board can hang from the screw and move without a large amount of force on the fastener.