Flat with Nibs
Deck screws listed below all have square drive, flat head with Nibs and include a Type-17 Point to eliminate the need for pre-drilling a hole. The Nibs under the flat of the head help countersink the screw head so it sits flush to wood surface.
18-8 Stainless material is rated the highest corrosion resistance VS the other materials / finishes below.
Ceramic coated deck screws are rated for 1,200 hours in a salt spray test.
Zinc - Silver Ruspert deck screws are rated for 1,000 hours in a salt spray test.
(A typical zinc plated fastener lasts 14-75 hours in a salt spray test for comparison)
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