{"id":1790,"date":"2022-01-25T19:01:54","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T00:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=1790"},"modified":"2022-01-25T19:04:33","modified_gmt":"2022-01-26T00:04:33","slug":"will-deck-screws-rust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/will-deck-screws-rust\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Deck Screws Rust? (& How to Prevent This)"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re planning on building or repairing a deck, then you need to use the right fasteners. Decks are subject to year-round moisture from humidity, rain, dew, and snow, which means the screws you use for your deck must be protected against rust and corrosion.<\/p>\n

If you head down to your local hardware store, you\u2019re bound to find a huge selection of deck screws with varying levels of weather protection. So, will these deck screws rust?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Deck screws can rust, just like any other type of fastener. It really all depends on the material used and what type of protective coating or plating is used. Stainless steel screws tend to offer the highest level of rust protection, while galvanized steel and polymer\/epoxy coated steel offer varying degrees of rust protection depending on the specific materials used.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a closer look at what causes deck screws to rust, how you can prevent this from happening, and how to choose the right deck screws for your needs.<\/p>\n

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