Kebony Modified Wood Decking
Kebony Boardwalk Deck Board
A versatile modified-wood decking profile engineered to support four different installation methods without additional milling or lead time.
Install Kebony Deck Boards using Step-Clip™, Fastenator™ hidden clips, the Pro Plug® System, or traditional face fastening—all with the same ready-to-install decking profile.
Product Highlights
Installation Methods
4 Options
One versatile board profile
Warranty
30 Years
Warranty against rot
Maintenance
None Required
Beyond normal cleaning
Natural Weathering
Silver-Gray
Even patina when unfinished
Available Decking Profiles
5/4 × 6 Clear Kebony Deck Inner Board (#2637)
Actual dimensions: 7/8" × 5 1/2"
Available lengths: 10', 12', 14', and 16'
5/4 × 6 Clear Kebony Deck Outer Board (#2638)
Actual dimensions: 7/8" × 5 1/2"
Available length: 14'
End-seal wax is not needed or recommended for Kebony Clear Deck Boards.
Fastener Options
Step-Clip™ for Kebony
Easy-to-install strips reduce the time and labor required to fasten the deck. Step-Clip™ can reduce surface installation time by up to 50% while automatically maintaining proper board spacing.
Highlights
- Fastest of the four installation options
- Can reduce surface installation time by up to 50%
- Step-Clip™ strip doubles as joist protection
- Automatic and consistent board spacing
- Supports easier future board replacement
Fastenator™ Hidden Fasteners
Kebony Deck Boards are compatible with the Fastenator™ Hidden Fastening System by DuraLife®, allowing the deck to be secured without fastening through the board’s visible face.
Highlights
- Automatic deck-board spacing
- Suitable for diagonal and herringbone patterns
- Ideal for resurfacing and out-of-square framing
- Preloaded stainless-steel screws support faster fastening
Pro Plug® System for Kebony
Provides the positive lateral connection of face fastening while preserving a smooth, uniform deck surface with matching Kebony wood plugs.
Highlights
- Hidden appearance with face-fastened strength
- Face-grain Kebony plugs match the deck surface
- Pro Plug® Tool pre-drills and counterbores simultaneously
- Kebony kits include screws, plugs, glue nozzle, and drill bit
- Pro Plug® Tool and glue are sold separately
Face Fastened
Kebony Deck Boards may be installed using traditional stainless-steel screws driven directly through the visible face of the board.
Highlights
- Creates a direct, secure connection to the joist
- Uses traditional and familiar installation methods
Installation Tips
- Pre-drill holes before fastening
- Use stainless-steel screws
- Keep screws at least 1" from board ends and edges
- Install screws flush with the top of the deck board
Technical Specifications
| Product |
Kebony Clear Deck Board |
| Nominal Size |
5/4 × 6 |
| Actual Dimensions |
7/8" × 5 1/2" |
| Inner Board Profile |
#2637 |
| Inner Board Lengths |
10', 12', 14', and 16' |
| Outer Board Profile |
#2638 |
| Outer Board Length |
14' |
| Compatible Installation Methods |
Step-Clip™, Fastenator™ hidden fasteners, Pro Plug® System, and face fastening |
| Maintenance |
No maintenance required beyond normal cleaning |
| Natural Weathering |
Evenly develops a silver-gray patina when left unfinished |
| End-Seal Wax |
Not needed or recommended |
| Warranty |
30 years against rot |
Confirm profile selection, joist spacing, fastening system, board spacing, ventilation, substructure, quantities, and local building requirements before installation. Follow the current Kebony installation instructions and the instructions supplied with the selected fastening system.
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