{"title":"Clips, Screws \u0026 Fixings","description":"\u003cp\u003eFixings for composite decking and cladding: stainless steel hidden clips (3 mm board gap) and plastic hidden clips (6 mm gap) in packs of 100 with screws, stainless steel starter clips in packs of 50, M4.2 × 32 mm black Torx self-drilling screws in bags of 100, and 40 × 30 mm composite joists and battens. Decking: about 22 clips per m². Cladding: 20 screws per m².\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"composite-joist","title":"2.9m Composite Joist 40x30mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003ecomposite joist\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 2900 × 40 × 30 mm black, two-chamber composite profile. It is the joist for composite decking laid on a concrete base, and the batten behind our composite wall and slatted cladding. Sold per length and stocked at our yard in Didcot, Oxfordshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e£10.00 per length\u003c\/strong\u003e inc. VAT (October 2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2900 × 40 × 30 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, two-chamber composite, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecking: \u003cstrong\u003e400 mm centres\u003c\/strong\u003e (300 mm for commercial or diagonal laying)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCladding: battens at \u003cstrong\u003e400 mm centres maximum\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor decking: on a concrete base only\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eComposite joists are laid on a flat, stable concrete base with a waterproofing layer, levelled with packers and fixed down, so they are supported along their whole length. They must not span between pedestals and are not laid on soil — for a deck on adjustable pedestals or on concrete footings, use aluminium joists. Board ends meet over a double joist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a new frame at 400 mm centres, allow about \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 linear metres of joist per m²\u003c\/strong\u003e of deck (about 3.3 m at 300 mm centres). A 20 m² deck at 400 mm centres needs about 50 linear metres — 18 lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor cladding: the batten frame\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFix battens to the wall across the board direction at 400 mm centres maximum, plus one each side of every opening and corner, keeping at least 25 mm of ventilated air gap behind the boards. For vertical cladding, fix horizontal battens over vertical counter-battens so air and water can drain. Board ends meet over a double batten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOCW-DKJST-290-STD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2900 × 40 × 30 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProfile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-chamber composite, black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDecking centres\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 mm residential · 300 mm commercial or diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDecking support\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull length, on a concrete base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCladding centres\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 mm maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I put composite joists on pedestals or on the ground?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Composite joists need full-length support on a concrete base. For pedestals or concrete footings, use aluminium joists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many joists do I need for my deck?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 400 mm centres allow about 2.5 linear metres per m² of deck, plus double joists where board ends meet. Send us your deck size on WhatsApp (07709 913846) for a full kit count.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the same profile behind cladding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — it is the batten specified for our Oxford Heritage 3D™ Wall Cladding and Slatted Cladding, at 400 mm centres maximum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/joints-and-accessories\"\u003eAll joists, trims and fixings\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/catalogues\"\u003eCatalogues (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/composite-decking-cladding-faq\"\u003eDecking \u0026amp; cladding FAQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford Composite Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37116364914844,"sku":"OCW-DKJST-290-STD","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0477\/5356\/0220\/files\/compositejoistbatten.png?v=1739331437"},{"product_id":"starter-clip","title":"Starter Clips for Composite Decking and Cladding — 50 pcs","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel starter clips\u003c\/strong\u003e hold the outer edge of the first and last board on a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/composite-decking\"\u003ecomposite deck\u003c\/a\u003e, and the bottom edge of the first board or panel on an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cladding\"\u003eOxford Heritage 3D™ Wall Cladding or Slatted Cladding\u003c\/a\u003e wall. Sold in packs of 50.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e£15.00 per pack of 50\u003c\/strong\u003e inc. VAT (October 2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, 50 per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many starter clips do I need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse starter clips on the first and last board of each decking run and along the bottom edge of a cladding wall. Send your deck or wall size on WhatsApp to 07709 913846 and we will include the right number of packs in your quote. Fix with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/m4-2-x-32-mm-torx-black-self-drilled-screws\"\u003eM4.2 × 32 mm black Torx self-drilling screws\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOCW-FXSTR-XXX-STD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 starter clips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst and last decking board; bottom edge of first Wall Cladding board or Slatted Cladding panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo starter clips work for both decking and cladding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the same stainless steel starter clip is specified in both our decking and cladding catalogues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/joints-and-accessories\"\u003eAll joists, trims and fixings\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/catalogues\"\u003eCatalogues (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford Composite Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36126040588444,"sku":"OCW-FXSTR-XXX-STD","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0477\/5356\/0220\/products\/Deckingstarterclip.png?v=1619942245"},{"product_id":"hidden-fasteners-stainless-steel","title":"Stainless steel fixing clips for composite decking 100pcs bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel hidden fixing clips\u003c\/strong\u003e fit into the grooved edges of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/composite-decking\"\u003ecomposite decking\u003c\/a\u003e boards, holding them down to the joists with no screw heads on the surface and setting a \u003cstrong\u003e3 mm gap\u003c\/strong\u003e between boards. Black finish, supplied in packs of 100 with screws included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e£25.00 per pack of 100\u003c\/strong\u003e inc. VAT, screws included (October 2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 mm gap\u003c\/strong\u003e between boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout 22 clips per m²\u003c\/strong\u003e — one pack covers roughly \u003cstrong\u003e4.5 m²\u003c\/strong\u003e of deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e — sits out of sight in the shadow gap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many packs do I need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 400 mm joist centres, allow \u003cstrong\u003e22 clips per m²\u003c\/strong\u003e (one pack of 100 covers about 4.5 m²). Where two board ends meet over a double joist, each board end needs its own clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeck area\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClips needed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePacks of 100\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e132\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e330\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e440\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e660\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e880\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the first and last board on each run, add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/starter-clip\"\u003estarter clips (50 per pack)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e3 mm stainless steel or 6 mm plastic clips?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth come in packs of 100 with screws and fit the side grooves of our decking boards. These stainless steel clips set a narrower \u003cstrong\u003e3 mm gap\u003c\/strong\u003e; our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hidden-fasteners\"\u003eplastic hidden fasteners (£19.99)\u003c\/a\u003e set a \u003cstrong\u003e6 mm gap\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOCW-FXSST-XXX-STD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 clips, screws included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel, black finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBoard gap\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 22 clips per m² (roughly 4.5 m² per pack of 100)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre screws included in the pack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — screws for fixing the clips to the joists are included in every pack of 100.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many clips do I need per m²?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout 22 clips per m² at 400 mm joist centres, so one pack of 100 covers roughly 4.5 m².\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/joints-and-accessories\"\u003eAll joists, trims and fixings\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/catalogues\"\u003eCatalogue 01 (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford Composite Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36126099079324,"sku":"OCW-FXSST-XXX-STD","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0477\/5356\/0220\/files\/metalfastenerfordecking.png?v=1738489869"},{"product_id":"hidden-fasteners","title":"Hidden fasteners for composite decking 100pcs bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eplastic hidden fasteners\u003c\/strong\u003e fit into the grooved long edges of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/composite-decking\"\u003ecomposite decking\u003c\/a\u003e boards and set a \u003cstrong\u003e6 mm gap\u003c\/strong\u003e between boards. Supplied in packs of 100 with black fixing screws included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e£19.99 per pack of 100\u003c\/strong\u003e inc. VAT, screws included (October 2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 mm gap\u003c\/strong\u003e between boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout 22 clips per m²\u003c\/strong\u003e — one pack covers roughly \u003cstrong\u003e4.5 m²\u003c\/strong\u003e of deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many packs do I need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 400 mm joist centres, allow \u003cstrong\u003e22 clips per m²\u003c\/strong\u003e, so one pack of 100 covers roughly 4.5 m². A 10 m² deck needs 3 packs; a 20 m² deck needs 5 packs; a 30 m² deck needs 7 packs. Where board ends meet over a double joist, use a separate clip on each board end. Add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/starter-clip\"\u003estarter clips\u003c\/a\u003e for the first and last board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e6 mm plastic or 3 mm stainless steel clips?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese plastic clips set a \u003cstrong\u003e6 mm gap\u003c\/strong\u003e between boards (£19.99 per 100). If you prefer a narrower \u003cstrong\u003e3 mm gap\u003c\/strong\u003e and a metal clip, choose our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hidden-fasteners-stainless-steel\"\u003eblack stainless steel hidden clips (£25.00 per 100)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOCW-FXCLP-XXX-STD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 plastic clips, screws included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBoard gap\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 22 clips per m² (roughly 4.5 m² per pack of 100)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo the plastic hidden fasteners include screws?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Every bag of 100 plastic hidden fasteners comes with the fixing screws included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/joints-and-accessories\"\u003eAll joists, trims and fixings\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/catalogues\"\u003eCatalogue 01 (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford Composite Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36126256464028,"sku":"OCW-FXCLP-XXX-STD","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0477\/5356\/0220\/files\/plasticklipsfordecking.png?v=1738489992"},{"product_id":"m4-2-x-32-mm-torx-black-self-drilled-screws","title":"M4.2 × 32 mm Stainless Steel Torx Screws, Black, Self-Drilling — 100 pcs","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eM4.2 × 32 mm black stainless steel Torx self-drilling screws\u003c\/strong\u003e are the fixing screws specified for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cladding\"\u003eOxford Heritage 3D™ Wall Cladding and Slatted Cladding\u003c\/a\u003e, starter clips and trims into \u003ca href=\"\/products\/composite-joist\"\u003e40 × 30 mm composite battens and joists\u003c\/a\u003e. Sold in bags of 100.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e£12.00 per bag of 100\u003c\/strong\u003e inc. VAT (October 2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM4.2 × 32 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, stainless steel, black, Torx head, self-drilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding: allow 20 screws per m²\u003c\/strong\u003e — one bag of 100 covers \u003cstrong\u003e5 m²\u003c\/strong\u003e of wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePre-drilling on cladding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen fixing Wall Cladding or Slatted Cladding, \u003cstrong\u003epre-drill a 5 mm clearance hole through the board only\u003c\/strong\u003e (not the batten), so the board can move with temperature; the self-drilling tip then fixes into the composite batten behind. Do not overtighten.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOCW-FXSCR-032-BLK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM4.2 × 32 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 per bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel, black, Torx, self-drilling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCladding allowance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 screws per m² (1 bag per 5 m²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need these screws if I am buying hidden decking clips?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur packs of 100 stainless steel and plastic hidden decking clips already include screws. Order these M4.2 × 32 mm screws for Wall Cladding, Slatted Cladding, starter clips (50 pack) and trims.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/joints-and-accessories\"\u003eAll joists, trims and fixings\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/catalogues\"\u003eCatalogues (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford Composite ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62538840179075,"sku":"OCW-FXSCR-032-BLK","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0477\/5356\/0220\/files\/Untitleddesign_21_6508f120-ad6b-4d89-a464-f14f3a3248bf.png?v=1788415994"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.oxfordcompositewood.co.uk\/collections\/composite-fixings.oembed","provider":"Oxford Composite ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}