I did a 1000+ sqft deck using the deck master system with nexwood decking
planks. Holds very well looks great, however, there are a lot of screws to
install, so it was time consuming.

Off Topic: I would not use any pressure treated material for the decking
surface. The thought of the treatment chemicals dragged into a home on
bottoms of shoes or bare feet is a health concern.
"BobK207" wrote in message
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DEC-KLIP has been around for ~20 years, the fact that theyre still in
business says something.

DECKMASTER system is a lLOT more involved but IMO would produce a much
more securely fastened deck. Screws hold way better than nails

My opinion

Face nail; really fast but has exposed fasteners
Face screw; not as fast but more secure, still has exposed fasteners
DEC-KLIP, pretty fast, not as secure as screws, no exposed fasteners
DECKMASTER; slowest system, most secure, no exposed fasteners

what would I use on a DIY project?

To help calibrate my opinion; I used 3" Stainless SMS to intall the the
2x2 cross members on my redwood patio cover (~12' x 25') . The timber
was ~$2k so I figured WTF another $30 for screws is small price to pay
for no rusted fasteners to help destroy the structure.

If I was building MY deck (or for a highend customer who understands &
appreciates "better") I'd use the DECKMASTER system w/ stainless SMS
either square drive head or hex washers head (www'mcmasgter.com) ~
$9/100ea.

The bitterness of low quality is remembered long after the sweetness
of low cost has faded.

Cheers
Bob (aka King of Overkill)