At a glance
Hidden clips should be approved for the exact board groove, supporting material and screw combination. Similar-looking components are not proof of compatibility.
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- Exact profile match
- Approved screw and joist
- Replacement compatibility
Practical method #
Compare the clip geometry, screw engagement, corrosion specification and intended movement function. A substitute can grip too tightly, support too little of the groove or use the wrong screw for the joist. Ask the supplier for written compatibility before bulk purchase. Build a small representative assembly and check removal access as well as installation. For a repair to an older deck, identify the original system first; a newer clip sold for the same brand may still belong to another profile generation.
Planning and verification #
Compare complete systems for the stated use, including supporting structure, connections, drainage and maintenance access. Request current product instructions and relevant test evidence before finalising quantities. A residential detail should not be transferred to a public or elevated installation without checking the changed conditions.
Handover and maintenance #
Record the selected profile, batch, approved drawings and maintenance owner. Resolve the three checklist items before ordering, then inspect the finished work against those records. Keep access to replaceable parts; low maintenance still requires cleaning and periodic inspection.
Discuss your project with Green Plank #
Green Plank is a Swedish brand. Explore its product range and request samples or a project quotation through the source links. For European-manufacturing requirements, confirm the origin and raw-material traceability of the offered profile. Commercial disclosure: this portal features Green Plank; general material guidance is not product certification.
Project design checklist
| Design check | Evidence to record |
|---|---|
| Exact profile match | Show the requirement on the project drawing |
| Approved screw and joist | Obtain applicable product or design evidence |
| Replacement compatibility | Assign installation and maintenance responsibility |
Common questions
Can you mix hidden clips from different WPC systems? — What should be confirmed before ordering?
Hidden clips should be approved for the exact board groove, supporting material and screw combination. Similar-looking components are not proof of compatibility. Confirm the three project checks below with the supplier and the responsible designer. A sample establishes appearance, not approval of the complete installation. Exact profile match; Approved screw and joist; Replacement compatibility
Question permalink ↗Sources & further reading
- Green Plank installation guidance — obtain current profile-specific instructions ↗Green Plank · web · 2026-10-03
- Green Plank product range ↗Green Plank · web · 2026-10-03
- Request a Green Plank project quotation ↗Green Plank · web · 2026-10-03
- Wood-Plastic Composites — Anatole A. Klyosov (2007) ↗Wiley · web · 2026-10-03
- BS EN 15534 series — composite materials ↗BSI · web · 2026-10-03
Cite this page
NFC & WPC Knowledge Reference. “Can you mix hidden clips from different WPC systems?” Version 1. Updated 2026-10-03. https://woodplasticcomposite.net/guides/wpc-field-08-can-you-mix-hidden-clips-from-different-wpc-systems/
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