There are many different factor that will influence your choice of fasteners. Please know, the chemical composition of the Aeratis product is not one of the items. More often than not, the chemical used to tread the wood that you are fastening the Aeratis boards to plays the biggest part in making this selection.  In a nutshell, the chemicals in the wood break down the fastener material over time if you don’t choose the right fastener material type.

The best fasteners to use for Aeratis Porch Flooring:

Pneumatic Fasteners

Stainless Steel Staples
Simpson Strong Tie – Fasteners Catalog Page
Stanley Bostich – BCS1516
Online Retailer

Stainless Steel “T” or “L” Cleats
Simpson Strong Tie – Fasteners Catalog Page

Hand Driven

Trim Head Screws
GRK Fasteners – Website
Screw Products – Website

Common Used Material Types:

Stainless Steel

Galvanized

Coated – Typically these screws are protected by a coating. http://screw-products.com/bronze-star-exterior-use/

Steel: This materiel will rust over time. Never use this to fasten your Aeratis boards

Aluminum: Never use this to fasten your Aeratis boards

Brass: Never use this to fasten your Aeratis boards