Hardwood Plug Kit - Ipe - 100 ct by DeckWise โ€” Joist Protection for hardwood decking
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Joist Protection

Hardwood Plug Kit - Ipe - 100 ct

DeckWiseยฎ Ipe Hardwood Plugs provide a seamless, professional finish for face-screw installations on Ipe decking. Pre-made from genuine Ipe wood to match your deck boards. Available in smooth finish for glue-in applications or ribbed for friction-fit installation. 3/8" diameter fits standard countersink holes. Use at starter boards, end boards, stair treads, and anywhere face screws are required. 100-count package covers approximately 50 screw holes with the recommended two-plug depth.

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Ipe

100 Kit

HPK-IPE-100

$29.99

per unit

Why Choose Joist Protection?

Extends joist life
Prevents rot and decay
Easy application
Self-sealing around fasteners

How Joist Tape Prevents Deck Rot

1

Clean the Joist Tops

Brush off sawdust, dirt, and moisture from every joist surface. The tape bonds best to clean, dry wood โ€” even pressure-treated lumber benefits.

2

Roll Out the Tape

Unroll the self-adhering butyl tape along the top of each joist. Press firmly as you go. Overlap seams by at least 2โ€ณ to prevent water wicking between layers.

3

Seal the Ledger

The ledger board connection is the single most failure-prone joint on any deck. Apply ledger flashing tape from the top of the ledger down and over the face, lapping onto the house wrap.

4

Fasten Through the Tape

When you drive screws or nails through joist tape, the butyl compound self-seals around each penetration โ€” maintaining the waterproof barrier even at fastener points.

Pro Tip from Our Deck Specialists

Even pressure-treated joists rot at the top surface where water pools under decking. Joist tape is cheap insurance that can add a decade or more to your substructure life.

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