FastenMaster’s Cortex hidden fastening line is now available in 12 new colors of collated Cortex Plugs for TimberTech’s composite deck boards in their Premier, Reserve and Legacy lines. Pre-aligned and collated Cortex Plugs have shown to be up to 50 percent faster in independent time studies compared to loose plug installation for improved job-site productivity and time savings.
The new collated Cortex Plugs for composite TimberTech boards includes all the full profile deck colors including Ashwood, Espresso, Mocha, Pecan, Tigerwood, Whitewash Cedar, Antique Leather, Dark Roast, Driftwood, Reclaimed Chestnut, Dark Teak, and Maritime Gray. In addition, all Cortex Plugs are made from the same composite material as the deck to create a 100 percent perfect color and texture match and is warrantied for the life of the project.
The new colors of Cortex Plugs are available on collated strips in 100 linear feet (LF), and in bulk 300 square foot packages. Each plastic watertight package includes enough fasteners and plugs to install the requisite linear or square footage of TimberTech decking, assuming two fasteners installed 16-inches on center. In addition, each package includes a Cortex set tool—two in the 100 LF packs, and six in the 300-square-foot packs.
Cortex fasteners are 2.5-inches long (64 mm) and feature a TORX ttap drive system for superior bit engagement and a stable, wobble-free installation experience. Plugs come with board grain pre-aligned so there’s no need to fumble with loose plug alignment.
Established in 1981, FastenMaster is a brand of fastening solutions for professional contractors. Its products are engineered for structural, decking, and trim applications in residential construction, and its product line includes the LOK Line of structural wood screws, Tiger Claw Hidden Deck Clip System, TrussBRACE roof truss support system, as well as Cortex Hidden Fastening Systems for deck and trim applications.
