Hidden Fasteners
Hidden fasteners are an innovative solution that effectively secures your deck boards without any visible elements on the deck's surface. These fastener systems employ various methods, such as concealed screws covered by plugs matching the deck material or clips that neatly slot into grooves along the board edges. In the competitive composite board market, major players like Trex and Timbertech each offer their own lines of hidden fastener systems for enhanced deck aesthetics and durability.
Hideaway By Trex
The innovative Trex system provides the flexibility to utilize butt joins effortlessly. Additionally, it includes a handy starter clip and a universal fastener tool, streamlining the installation process for a smoother experience.
Loc by Timbertech
Timbertech provides a variety of options for hidden fasteners and fascia screws within their Loc brand, catering to diverse preferences and ensuring a seamless deck installation experience.
At Divergent Deck Builders, we pride ourselves on providing a wide selection of high-quality fasteners, including reputable brands such as Timbertech, Trex, GRK, and more. Among them, the Camo system stands out as our top choice for ensuring durable and secure deck installations.
Camo Edge Clip
The Tried and true Edge Clip by Camo is undeniably the strongest system available. With a decade of successful presence in the market, it has consistently showcased stellar performance. However, it does pose some challenges, such as the wishbone design that protrudes beneath the framing, leading to occasional slipping when repositioning your deck boards.
Camo Wedge Clip
The wedge clip surpasses the edge clip due to its unique design that wedges securely into the composite board groove, steering clear of the joist. By eliminating the need to navigate around blocking, as the fastener stays flush with the framing surface, it amplifies efficiency and precision in installation.
Divergent has recently made the switch to the new Wedge Clip. Stay tuned for reviews from our team as we put this innovative system to the test. We will be carefully evaluating its ease of use, speed, and versatility to determine how it outperforms its predecessor, the Edge Clip.
Camo Drive
the Camo drive tool will let you face screw any kind of board without over penetration. It also has multiple heads for different fastening systems and methods.
Camo Clip Drive
With Camo’s ClipDrive system, finding your screw head becomes effortless, allowing you to work more efficiently without straining your back by constantly bending down to search for it. This innovative system eliminates the need for guesswork, enabling you to complete your decking projects with ease and precision.
Cortex System
Cortex offers convenient plugs designed to match nearly all the colors available in composite boards from Timbertech and Trex. While there are a limited number of colors not currently offered, it is advisable to consult your trusted local deck builder for more specific information on availability.
Cortex Collated Plugs
Cortex’s innovative collated plug system significantly enhances your workflow efficiency by aligning all plugs with the same grain pattern. This feature ensures that you can easily locate and utilize the collated plugs without the risk of misplacement that often comes with individual pieces.
What Next?
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