{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-deck-drive-dcu-composite-collated-screw-10-x-2-3-4-in-type-316-tan-01-1000-pack-dcu234s316tn01","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie Deck-Drive DCU COMPOSITE Collated Screw, #10 x 2-3\/4-in. Type 316, Tan 01, 1000-Pack (DCU234S316TN01)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Composite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis screw is made for composite and PVC decking, not general wood fastening. The thread and head design help reduce surface damage and leave a cleaner finished deck board.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/compliance.svg\" alt=\"compliance\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrex Approved\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eApproved for Trex composite decking, so you are not guessing on fastener fit. That matters when the job calls for a screw that installs cleanly and matches deck manufacturer requirements.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/certifications.svg\" alt=\"certifications\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerious Corrosion Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eType 316 stainless steel is the right choice when the environment is hard on fasteners. It gives this deck screw strong corrosion resistance for exposed outdoor decking work.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie Deck-Drive DCU COMPOSITE Collated Screw, #10 x 2-3\/4-in. Type 316, Tan 01, 1000-Pack (DCU234S316TN01) is a collated composite decking screw pack built for fastening composite and PVC deck boards. This is a collated screw designed for composite decking installation. Model Number: DCU234S316TN01. If you are running a Quik Drive fastening setup and need a screw that installs cleanly in composite boards while holding up in harsh outdoor conditions, this is the kind of fastener you buy on purpose, not as a substitute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhat makes this screw matter is how it handles composite material. Simpson uses a tri-lobe thread design to reduce damage while driving, and the inverted upper threads help clear excess material so the screw seats more consistently. In plain terms, that means less surface disruption, less raised material around the head, and a cleaner finished look across the deck. The cap head is there for the same reason. It helps prevent mushrooming so the board stays flatter and cleaner at the fastening point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 2-3\/4 inch length and #10 diameter put this Simpson Strong-Tie collated deck screw in the range serious deck builders look for when fastening composite boards securely. The double-cut point, also described in one source as a Type-17 style point, is intended to penetrate composite decking easily for faster starts. That matters when you are driving a lot of screws and want the tool to start cleanly without walking or chewing up the face of the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMaterial choice is a big part of the story here. This version is made from Type 316 stainless steel, which is the higher-corrosion-resistance option in the DCU line. If the deck is going near moisture, salt exposure, or any environment where standard coated screws are not the right answer, Type 316 is the safer play. You are paying for that upgrade, but on the right job it is cheaper than callbacks, staining, or premature fastener failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis fastener is also built around installation speed. It is a Quik Drive collated screw, so it is meant for use in a collated screw fastening system rather than loose, one-at-a-time hand feeding. For crews installing a lot of deck boards, that means better pace, more consistent depth control, and less wasted motion. The T20 star drive, listed as a T20 6-lobe drive, gives solid bit engagement to help reduce cam-out during fastening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eColor matters more on composite decking than it does on framing, and Simpson accounted for that with the Tan 01 head color. It is meant to blend better with matching deck board colors for a more concealed finished appearance. This is one of those details customers notice when the deck is done, especially on jobs where the fastener head stays visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCompatibility and application are both specific here. This screw is intended for deck boards made from composite or PVC materials, and it is approved for Trex composite decking. ToolUp also lists roof sleeper assemblies as an application, with the note that in those assemblies the screw should achieve a minimum 1 inch penetration into the wooden roof deck sleeper and should not penetrate through it. That is useful jobsite guidance if you are using this fastener beyond standard deck board installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWho should buy this? Contractors building composite decks, remodelers doing exterior upgrades, and serious DIY users who are already working with a Quik Drive collated screw system. If you just need a handful of general-purpose deck screws, this is overkill. If you are installing composite decking in volume and want a cleaner surface, matched head color, Trex approval, and Type 316 stainless performance, this is the right kind of fastener for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCleaner Composite Decking Results\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/10497944518950_671015c4ad7b.jpg\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie Deck-Drive DCU COMPOSITE Collated Screw DCU234S316TN01 shown in close-up product view, highlighting the tan cap head, threaded shank, and cut point used for fastening composite decking boards in outdoor deck construction\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis screw is designed to solve the usual composite decking headaches: surface mushrooming, ugly seating, and inconsistent starts. The head, point, and thread geometry all work toward a cleaner visible finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eTri-lobe thread design reduces damage to composite boards during driving\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCap head helps prevent material from rising above the deck surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDouble-cut point helps the screw start quickly in composite decking\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e(1000) Simpson Strong-Tie Deck-Drive DCU COMPOSITE collated screws, #10 x 2-3\/4 in., Type 316 stainless steel, Tan 01\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eFastener Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eQuik Drive Collated Screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eComposite Deck Boards\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e#10\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e2-3\/4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eType 316 Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eDrive Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eT20 Star Drive \/ 6-Lobe\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eHead Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eCap Head\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e1,000 Pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/connectivity.svg\" alt=\"connectivity\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eFastener System\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDesigned as a Quik Drive collated screw for use with compatible Quik Drive collated screw fastening systems.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eDecking Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eIntended for composite and PVC decking applications where a clean finished surface matters.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/compliance.svg\" alt=\"compliance\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eDeck Brand Approval\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eApproved fastener for Trex composite decking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDeck Building\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eComposite Decking\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePVC Decking\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRemodeling\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eExterior Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDeck Board Fastening\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRoof Sleeper Assemblies\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eOn visible composite decking, consistent drive depth is what separates a clean job from a call-back. If you are countersinking for DCU plug solutions, Simpson specifically calls for the Quik Drive Auto-Set Driver Bit BITTX20-PL-RC3 with the depth set to maximum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie Deck-Drive DCU COMPOSITE Collated Screw DCU234S316TN01 is the right screw when the finish actually matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is a purpose-built composite decking screw for crews that want clean seating, matched head color, and Type 316 stainless durability in a collated format that keeps work moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deck builders, remodelers, and serious DIY users installing composite or PVC decking with a Quik Drive system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tri-lobe thread, cap head, and composite-focused point design are all aimed at making visible deck fasteners look better instead of just holding material together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a specialty collated fastener, not a cheap bulk screw. If you do not need Type 316 stainless steel or collated installation, you are paying for features you may not use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this screw designed for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is designed for fastening composite decking boards, and product data also lists roof sleeper assemblies as an application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat material is the screw made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e This version is made from Type 316 stainless steel for high corrosion resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it approved for Trex decking?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The product data states it is an approved fastener for Trex composite decking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat drive does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e It uses a T20 star drive, also described as a T20 6-lobe drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Simpson Strong-Tie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52999301857574,"sku":"DCU234S316TN01","price":588.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/DCU234S316TN01_00707392332060_Product_Photo_01_e8ae097e-15c9-4915-91d9-c0e1135d9185.jpg?v=1779135449","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-deck-drive-dcu-composite-collated-screw-10-x-2-3-4-in-type-316-tan-01-1000-pack-dcu234s316tn01","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}