Customer Reviews for DECKMATE #8 2 in. Tan Exterior Self-Starting Star Flat-Head Wood Deck Screws (5 lbs./453-Pieces)

I used these screws to install the deck boards on my new deck back in March. Once the boards started drying out in April I noticed a few of the them had started to curl and that a lot of the screws were sticking up, which I assumed was just due to the wood shrinking. However when I tried to tighten them down they just spun like they were stripped out in the hole. So I bought an extractor and removed a few only to find out they were broken. More than half of the screws look the same way…

Deckmate 2 in. Tan Exterior Self-Starting Star Flat-Head Wood Deck Screws #8 drove easily with no failures. Used for roof decking a carport with 19/32 t1-11 sheeting - finish side down.

Perfect for deck boards

I chose these screws for installing cedar fence pickets in the hope that they wouldn't cause tear stains. Well, it's been two years, and they have caused staining. The stains could be worse, but it's still disappointing and I won't be buying these again for a fence project.

Great screws. I used these for a Christmas project that is exposed to the elements. They drive well into the wood. I’ve used different lengths of this product and it always satisfied my needs. Comes with a #25 bit.

Installed these in a brand new deck in July 2020. Barely over a year later I am re-tightening screws due to wood shrinkage, and more than half of them are broken. Now I have to replace every screw in my basically brand new deck. Never again, Deckmate.

“Improved” version absolutely sucks. It’s horrible, does not pull the two pieces of wood together. The screw just keeps spinning. Bring back the old version, which was perfect!!! If you want to pre-drill every hole, buy it, otherwise look at other brands. I am so disappointed as I bought a lot of them and I used to rave about this screw using it for everything outdoors and indoors. Picture shows “improved” version on left, with different thread pattern that does not create a tight connection anymore.

Great strength and camouflage nicely in Western Red Cedar

These screws are perfect for installing pine fence pickets. I love the screws and use them all the time (both two and three inch). Honestly though, you can keep the driver bit. I only use the Dewalt brand. You may want to consider placing a Dewalt bit in the box. It would only cost you guys about 40 cents extra. Just saying :)

Used in our new barn

They worked very well.

some of the best I have ever purchased.

Had a great grip and screwed in tightly

excellent product for my deck project

Very sturdy screws that came in handy for the job at hand

Didn't encounter any problems with these screws, and the color blends better with P.T. wood.

These worked perfectly for my new fence.

I built 2 fences less than a year ago and used these screws. we had some break right after installation and thought no biggie. but now not even a year later I have pickets popping loose and the screws that held them in place are all broken. Very disappointing after putting in so much work, to have to go back in such a short time and replace the screws.