Tiger Claw Softwood Fastener – TC-2
TC-2 SOFTWOOD FASTENER:
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
300 Series Stainless Steel with black oxide coating to better hide fastener between boards.
PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
When using Tiger Claw fasteners please review and comply with these requirements to obtain proper installation. Failure to follow these requirements may result in deck failure and/or void of warranty.
Inspect decking material prior to installation. Omit any planks that contain hooks, twists, splits, cracks, or other defects. Always install decking with the crown upward.
When using:
Recommended for use in 5/4″ or thicker lumber. Softwood decking will inherently experience shrinkage. When using decking material prone to high shrinkage, decking should be installed tightly together allowing shrinkage to provide gap over time. Shrinkage of decking board width must be limited to a maximum of 1/4″. Ask your lumber provider for information on expected expansion and/or contraction of material for your particular climate.
PRODUCT FEATURES & COMPATIBILITY
TC-2 is ideal for soft and low density woods*, 5/4” to 2” in all environments, including harsh or coastal environments.
* TC-2 will work in the following decking lumber varieties:
- Atlantic White Cedar
- Cedar
- Coast Fir
- Douglas Fir
- Eastern Spruce
- Eastern White Cedar
- Port Orford Cedar
- Southern Yellow Pine
- Pressure Treated Lumber
- Western Red Cedar
- Western Redwood
- Yellow Cedar
Please consult your lumber professional or ask us for recommendations first if you plan to use any of the following uncommon woods in your decking project:
- (soft)
* Do NOT use TC-2 with:
- Composite Decking
- Hardwoods· Mahogany
- Cellular PVC Decking
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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Brand name |
TC-2: Coated stainless steel hidden deck fastener
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Origin
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Connecticut |
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Recommended |
Use with any softwood decking no less than 1” in thickness. (5/4” or thicker pressure treated, white cedar, red cedar, western redwood…) |
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Appearance
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Semi gloss black finish, rectangular body with circle top V shaped hole in center. Two sets of large opposing prongs on top, one set of small prongs extending from bottom of body. |
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Dimensions |
.675” h x 2.12” w x 1.28” d |
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Material |
.060 304-2B annealed stainless steel Yield strength 45.5 Tensile strength 101.7 kpsi |
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Finish
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Black oxide with sealer topcoat |
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Workability |
All work can be done quickly from above using basic tools (hammer, screw gun, sledge hammer…) |
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Gapping |
Boards should be installed tight together and allowed to “shrink gap” over time. |
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Expansion / Contraction |
Fasteners are designed to allow wood decking to expand and contract naturally by sliding on the fastener prongs and still maintain hold down strength. From the original point of installation TC-2 can handle up the ¼” of contraction. |
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Recommended Screw Used
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Quality Stainless steel # 8 x 2” bugle head decking screw. Included in each box and project pail. |
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Packaging |
90 pieces per box (SKU # F-4387-2SRB) |
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Package Content |
Retail Box: (90) Tiger Claw fasteners Project Pail: |
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Retail Unit Dimensions |
(90 Piece Box): 4.75” h x 5.50” w x 5.25” d, 3.0 lb |
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Coverage
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A fastener is needed at every intersection of a joist and decking board. When using 5.5” decking with 16” on center joists: Square footage x 1.75 = # Fasteners For other configurations: # Decking boards x # Supports = # Fasteners # Fasteners / 90 = # Boxes (round up to next box) |
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