Designed for creating a nail-free deck surface with softwoods, TC-2 fasteners are heavy gauge stainless steel with black oxide coating that better hides the fasteners between the boards.These Tiger Claw Hidden Fasteners are recommended for use with soft and low density wood decking that measures 1” or thicker, in all environments (including harsh and coastal).

Since softwood decking will ultimately shrink, the decking must be installed tightly together to limit the ultimate shrinkage gap to ¼” max. Your lumber provider should be able to advise you on the normal expansion/contraction of decking materials in your climate.

Features and Compatibility
Use TC2s with: Atlantic White Cedar - Cedar - Coast Fir - Douglas Fir - Eastern Spruce - Eastern White Cedar - Port Orford Cedar - Southern Yellow Pine - Pressure Treated Lumber - Western Red Cedar - Western Redwood - Yellow Cedar

NOT for use with: Composite Decking - Ironwoods or Mahogany - Cellular PVC Decking

Appearance: Semi gloss black finish, rectangular body with circle top V shaped hole in center. Two sets of large opposing prongs on top, one set of small prongs extending from bottom of body.

Dimensions: .663 h x 1.67 w x 1.25 d

Material: .060 304-2B annealed stainless steel (Non-magnetic) - Yield strength 45.5 kpsi - Tensile strength 101.7 kpsi Or: .060 201-2B annealed stainless steel (Non-magnetic) - Yield strength 55 kpsi - Tensile strength 110 kpsi

Finish: Black oxide with sealer topcoat

Workability: All work can be done quickly from above using basic tools (hammer, screw gun, sledge hammer)

Gapping: Boards should be installed tight together and allowed to shrink gap over time.

Expansion / Contraction: Fasteners are designed to allow wood decking to expand and contract naturally by sliding on the fastener prongs and still maintain hold down strength. From the original point of installation TC-2S can handle up the 1/4 of contraction.

Recommended Screw Used: Quality Stainless steel # 8 x 2 bugle head decking screw. Included in each box and project pail.

Packaging: 90 pieces per box or 900 pieces per bucket

Screws: Stainless Steel Black Oxide Screws Included

Box: (90) Tiger Claw fasteners (90) #8x2 stainless steel screws. (1) Installation instruction sheet (1) Installation Block (1) Support Addendum (1) #2 Sq. Drive bit

Project Pail: (900) Tiger Claw Fasteners (900) #8x2 stainless steel screws (2) Installation instruction sheet (2) support addendums (6) Installation Blocks, (4) #2 Sq. drive bit (1) Instructional DVD, (1) Increasing Profits, (1) Tiger Flyer

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:
90 pcs. box covers approx. 50 sq. ft.
900 pcs. box covers aprox. 500 sq. ft.
Square footage x 1.75 = # Fasteners

For other configurations:
# Decking boards x # Supports = # Fasteners
# Fasteners / 90 = # Boxes (round up to next box)



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.