Tiger Claw TC-G Hidden Fasteners are designed specifically for creating nail-free deck surfaces with 5/4” thick and larger grooved boards manufactured from composites and hardwoods.

If the decking is pre-grooved, be sure to verify the groove dimension and location for compatibility with TC-G fasteners. To create groove in solid edge decking, use a router, biscuit joiner or the Tiger Claw Slot Cutter.

Features and Compatibility
Use TC-G fasteners with: Brazilian redwood - Ipe - Iron Wood - Mangaris - PurpleHeart - Teak - Cambara - Meranti - Medium Density Mahogany - Atlantic White Cedar - Cedar - Eastern Spruce - Eastern White Cedar - Port Orford Cedar - Western Red Cedar - Western Redwood - Yellow Cedar - Boardwalk - ChoiceDek - Elements - EverGrain - EverX - Fiberon - Latitude - Monarch - Nexwood - Portico - Rhino Deck - Trex - UltraDeck solid - Veranda - Weather Best - WeatherShield - Elk - Endure - Moisture shield - Symmatrix - Trumarc - Tuf-Deck - WeatherReady (Gossen)

NOT for use with: Pressure Treated Pine - Decking Material prone to high shrinkage - Hollow Composite decking - Decking boards less than 7/8 thick

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)

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

Recommended Screw Used: Quality Stainless steel # 7 x 1 5/8 #1 finished head decking screw. Screws included in each bag.

Packaging: 90 pieces per bag or 900 pieces per pail (900 unit pail DOES NOT INCLUDE SCREWS)

Screws: Stainless Steel Black Oxide Screws Included (900 unit pail DOES NOT INCLUDE SCREWS)

Bag: (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 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)



More about Tiger Claw Hidden Deck Fasteners
Tiger Claw Hidden Deck Fasteners were developed by a builder frustrated with the expense and back-breaking labor of other hidden fastening systems. Tiger Claw helps you create a better looking, longer lasting, safer deck at an affordable price.

With all work done from the top, you can save on labor costs as compared to most competitors hidden fastener installations. Tiger Claw Hidden Deck Fasteners offer outstanding hold-down power for woods, synthetic and composite decking materials. They allow the beauty of the deck to be preserved and reduce splitting, splintering, cupping and rotting.