Originally Posted By: Adrian
Those hex screws/nuts should be made of stainless(if they aren't).

This was my very thought whenever I first read this post. Living near the ocean I've found that being very selective with exterior fasteners or any metal to be used outside is paramount to it's longevity, I couldn't begin to tell you how many boxes of stainless steel screws and hardware I've used over the past several years.

Rick
Our Room

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