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TC-3S
COMPOSITE FASTENER: |
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PRODUCT
DESCRIPTIONS |
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Heavy Gauge
Stainless steel fastener
with black oxide coating
to better hide fastener
between boards. |
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PRODUCT
REQUIREMENTS |
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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:
Fastener provides
an automatic 3/16" spacing,
but will accommodate up
to 5/16". We recommend
spacing according to the
decking manufacturer specifications.
Check the decking manufacturers
installation guide for
spacing details. If decking
is less than 15/16" in
thickness, pre drilling
may be required. Test
fasteners in decking before
installation begins. Product
Specifications. |
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PRODUCT
FEATURES &
COMPATIBILITY |
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Developed
specifically for use with
composite or synthetic
decking materials and
medium density mahogany.
TC-3S will
work in the following
composite and synthetic
decking lumber varieties:
TC-3S will
work in the following
medium density hardwood
decking lumber varieties:
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Cambara
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Meranti
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Medium
Density Mahogany
Please consult your composite manufacturer or ask us first if you plan to use any other composite or synthetic material not listed above in your decking project.
TC-3S should
NOT be used with the following
types of decking:
PLEASE
NOTE:
Medium density
hardwood decking, (ie;
Mahoganies like Meranti
and Cambara) are types
of material that are more
susceptible to movement
depending on the climate
in which it is used. Altitude,
moisture content, humidity,
and temperature are some
factors to consider when
selecting the proper gap
for these types of decking
material. Consult with
your lumber provider to
determine how the material
will react to climate
changes in your particular
area and application.
The TC-3 fastener is designed
to better hand movement
in these types of materials.
* TC-4S fasteners
should not be used with
these types of decking.
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PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS |
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Brand name
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TC-3S:
Coated
stainless
steel
hidden
deck
fastener
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Origin
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Connecticut, USA
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Recommended
Materials
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Use with most polyethylene based composites and vinyl decking (5/4 or thicker Trex, Veranda, Boardwalk
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Appearance
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Semi gloss black finish, rectangular body with horizontally oblong shaped hole along lower bend. Two sets of large opposing prongs on top. 3/16 spacing flanges on inner prongs.
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Dimensions
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.50
h x
2.00
w x
1.00
d
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Material
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.060
304
¼
roll
hardened
stainless
steel
(Semi-magnetic)
Yield
strength
64.5
kpsi
Tensile
strength
145.7
kpsi
Or:
.060
201
¼
roll
hardened
stainless
steel
(Semi-magnetic)
Yield
strength
75 kpsi
Tensile
strength
125
kpsi
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Finish
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Black oxide with sealer topcoat
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Workability
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All work can be done quickly from above using basic tools (hammer, screw gun, 1/8 drill bit, sledge hammer)
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Gapping
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TC-3S
will
automatically
create
a gap
between
each
decking
board
slightly
greater
than
3/16.
With
the
use
of spacers
or shims,
TC-3S
can
support
gapping
up to
5/16.
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Expansion / Contraction
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Fasteners
are
designed
to allow
decking
to expand
and
contract
naturally
by sliding
on the
fastener
prongs
and
still
maintain
hold
down
strength.
From
the
point
of installation,
the
TC-3S
Fastener
can
handle
expansion
up to
1/8
and
contraction
up to
3/16.
The
oblong
shaped
screw
hole
in the
TC-3S
is designed
to allow
for
lineal
expansion
in composite
deck
boards.
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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
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90
pieces
per
box
(SKU
# F-4401-3SRB)
12
90 piece
boxes
per
case
900
pieces
per
bucket
(SKU
# F-4408-3SCB)
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Package
Content
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Retail
Box:
(90)
Tiger
Claw
fasteners,
(1)
Installation
instruction
sheet,
(1)
Installation
Block,
(90)
#8 x
2 stainless
steel
screws
(1)
#2 sq.
drive
bit
(1)
Support
Addendum
Project Pail: (900) Tiger Claw Fasteners, (2) Installation
instruction
sheet,
(2)
support
addendums,
(6)
Installation
Blocks,
(900)
#8 x
2 stainless
steel
screws
(4)
#2 sq.
drive
bits
(1)
Instructional
DVD,
(1)
Increasing
Profits,
(1)
Tiger
Flyer
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Retail Unit Dimensions
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(90
Piece
Box):
4.75
h x
5.50
w x
5.25
d, 3.0
lb
(900
Piece
Bucket):
12
Dia.
x 11
h. 29.4
lbs.
(1400
Piece
Bucket):
12
Dia.
x 15
h. 40
lbs.
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Coverage
Coverage
Estimator
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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:
90 pcs.
box
covers
aprox.
50 sq.
feet
900
pcs.
bucket
covers
aprox.
500
sq.
feet.
Or:
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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