Cortex Hidden Fastener for Trex Fascia

we get asked if there's a hidden fastening system for attaching fascia boards onto the side of the deck while fastened master has the answer [Music] fascia is an application where a single piece of synthetic board is being attached to a single piece of framing the difference in expansion and contraction between these two materials can create unique fastening challenges such as shearing screws or warping of the fascia board fasten master has developed a core tech system that is specifically designed to allow for the station board movement and the finished look is virtually invisible let's show you how the system works the cortex system for fascia is comprised of four components a counter boring tool setting tool cortex fascia plugs and cortex fascia screws the counter boring bit drills an oversized pilot hole for the screw and a hole for the cortex plug both at the perfect height the cortex screws feature a number 20 Torx t-top drive system making it easier to drive screws in a vertical application the setting tool drives the flat-headed cortex fastener to the correct depth every time the cortex fascia plugs are made from the same fascia boards creating a hidden fastened finished look vasin master recommends using three fasteners every 18 inches on center for 12-inch fascia boards and two fasteners every 18 inches for 8-inch boards it is recommended to consult the board manufacturer's installation instructions prior to your installation each 50 lineal foot package of cortex 4 fascia includes a counterbore bit setting tool 105 cortex plugs and 100 cortex screws cortex is available for all treks transcen fascia you asked us if there was a hidden fastener designed for Dec fascia well we have the answer the cortex hidden fastening system for fascia created by fastened master for more product and warranty information visit us online at fathom aster com [Music]

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Published: Fri Feb 15 2019