Epoxy-Coated Screws
By J.R. Bluett
Starborn Industries, makers of the Smart-Bit, also put out some fasteners with innovative features — the most photogenic are their DeckFast epoxy-coated screws.
As with all of Starborn’s products, these were designed with deck-building in mind. In addition to their cool colors, the screws feature a head design and reverse-threading mid-shank to prevent mushrooming; zinc plating with an epoxy coat for extreme corrosion-resistance; an auger point; and an extra-deep star recess for less wobble when starting the screws.
Street pricing is a bit meager, but it looks like a “Pro Pack” of 1,750 screws will run $100, or you can get 350 screws — enough for nine square yards of deck — for $26.
DeckFast [Starborn Industries]
Street Pricing [Google Products]




















