I installed a "competitive product" and used SS trim head screws. It made a
small hole with a small "mushroom" to tap back down. I was pleased with the
results, but as an earlier reply commented, this was done in the summer in
Kansas. The screws were about 8 cents each, but I figured since this is a
"maintenance free" deck, the slight additional cost was worth it.

Good luck


"Pykirk" wrote in message
...
Hi all,

I tried the trex-suggested method of screwing below the surface and
tapping the
trex down over the screw head with a hammer. I really think it looks bad.
I'm
looking for alternative methods for securing Trex decking. For the upper
deck
portions, I can screw from below, but the lower deck is only six inches
off the
ground. Suggestions? I'm also applying a 1x8 Trex facing material and I
am
thinking about making some Trex plugs and drilling out for the screw
heads. Is
this a good idea? Will I be able to sand these down when done? I see
that
sanding causes immediate discoloration, but will the color go back to
"normal"
in a few weeks?

Thanks in advance,

Tom