What screws for anodised rubbing strip?

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Would stainless screws be best to fit an anodised aluminium rubbing strip to a teak cap rail? I’m thinking what is best to avoid an adverse metallurgic (is that a word?) reaction between dissimilar metals leading to unsightly corrosion. Should I use Duralac? TIA.
 
Galvanised would be the best choice ( Nigel Warren PBO February 1988)

Otherwise 316 stainless steel and Duralac

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Bear in mind that bronze/brass screws are a lot weaker than steel. It really isn't hard to snap them or destroy the head, either of which could spoil your afternoon.

Of course, I've never done anything so silly... 😇
 
Brass is probably the worst possible?

There are such things as aluminium woodscrews, anodised would be best.
Often comically expensive.

The proper answer is probably to use stainless screws and a stainless strip, or maybe plastic....
 
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