Product
Description

TC-G Grooved Board Fastener > Heavy gauge stainless steel fastener for use in 1" or thicker pre-grooved deck boards or TC-G Slot Cutter machined grooved deck boards. Hidden Deck Fastener with black oxide coating that creates an appearance that will better hide fastener between boards.
PRODUCT FEATURES & COMPATIBILITY
TC-G is ideal for composites and hardwoods*, 5/4 to 2 in harsh or coastal environments.
TC-G will work in the following decking lumber varieties:
Brazilian redwood - Ipe - Iron Wood - Mangaris - Teak - Cambara - Meranti -
Port Orford Cedar - ChoiceDek - Fiberon Latitude - Moisture Shield Monarch Portico Trex Trumarc - Tuf-Deck Veranda - Weather Best
WeatherReady (Gossen) - Envision PVC - Tropics
Please consult your manufacturer or ask us first if you plan to use any other decking material not listed above in your decking project.
*** TC-G should NOT be used with the following types of decking:
Pressure Treated Pine - Decking Material prone to high shrinkage-
Hollow Composite decking - Decking boards less than 7/8 thick
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 decking. If using pre-grooved decking be sure that the groove is the correct dimension and location on the board so that it is compatible with the TC-G fastener. (see groove specs below) A router or biscuit joiner can be used to create grooves in solid edge decking.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Brand name: TC-G: Coated stainless steel hidden deck fastener
Recommended Materials: Use with decking no less than 7/8 in thickness. (not recommended with decking prone to high shrinkage like Pressure Treated Pine.)
Appearance: Semi gloss black finish, rectangular body with a screw hole in the bend of the bottom flange. Two large off set opposing tabs on top, one tab with small points and the other with a rolled edge, one spacer tab on side of fastener body.
Dimensions: .512 h x 1.075 w x 085 d
Material: .060 304-2B annealed stainless steel (Non-magnetic) - Yield strength 45.5 kpsi - Tensile strength 101.7 kpsi
Finish: Black oxide with sealer topcoat
Workability: All work can be done quickly and easily from above using basic tools (screw gun)
Recommended Screw Used: Quality Stainless steel # 7 x 1 5/8 #1 finished head decking screw. Screws included in each bag.
Gapping: TC-G will automatically create a 3/16 space between each board.
Expansion / Contraction: Fasteners are designed to allow decking to expand and contract naturally by sliding on the fastener tab and still maintain hold down strength. TC-G is designed to maintain consistent spacing as deck boards expand and contract. From the point of installation, the TC-G can handle board expansion up to 1/8 and contraction up to 3/16
Package Content:
Retail Unit: (90) Tiger Claw fasteners, (92) # 7 x 1 5/8 stainless steel screws, (1) #1 square drive bit, (1) Installation instruction, (1) Support Addendum
COVERAGE
Coverage Estimator - 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 = # Bags (round up to next bag)