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Working with azek deck boards, Xlm collection grooved deck boards, Fasteners – AZEK Deck EN User Manual

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XLM Collection Grooved Deck Boards

Use AZEK CONCEALoc Hidden Fasteners. Follow the
directions on the CONCEALoc bucket, box or page 6
of this guide.

Fasteners

• Due to the durability of AZEK deck products, a high-quality fastener is recommended that meets the

following specifications:

Stainless Steel

Minimum Screw Size: #7

Face screws to be a minimum length of 2 1/4”

• Be sure that screws are driven to a minimum depth of 1 1/4” into solid wood framing below the

bottom of the AZEK Deck Board. This will enhance holding power and uplift resistance.

• Avoid using flathead screws. Trim head screws typically provide a better result. As always, you should

try the fastener in a sample board before using on your deck.

• Be sure to install 2 screws per joist on each deck board.
• For salt water coastal applications, we suggest using the above minimum fastener requirements in 316

stainless steel.

• Color-matched stainless steel deck screws are also available. Your AZEK Building Products dealer can

assist with more information on these products.

• AZEK does not recommend any fastener that is not explicitly stated in the AZEK Decking and

Installation Guide. Use of any alternative fastener does not void the AZEK warranty; however, if a
decking failure is caused by using one of these alternative fastening methods, any corresponding
claims will be denied.

• Many of these fasteners have either not been tested, or directly affect the performance of AZEK

products. As such, AZEK is not comfortable recommending them.

• Hidden Fasteners: for Arbor, Harvest and Terra Collections.

Tiger Claw® TC-P, Fastenmaster’s Cortex®, HIDfast™, and CAMO™ fasteners are some hidden

fastener systems commonly used by contractors installing AZEK Deck. Before using other

types of

hidden

fasteners, check with the manufacturer of the fastener and/or AZEK customer

service to ensure compatibility.

• WARNING: When installing AZEK Deck with hidden fasteners, always use a beater board against side

of deck board. Do not strike deck board directly with hammer or rubber mallet.

*Tiger Claw is a registered trademark of Tiger Claw Incorporated. Cortex is a registered trademark of Handy & Harman Corporation. HIDfast is a
trademark of HIDfast. CAMO is a trademark of National Nail Corporation.

Solid Deck Boards

AZEK: Arbor, Harvest, &
Terra

AZEK: XLM Square Shouldered

AZEK: XLM Grooved

5.50”

1”

1”

5.50”

1”

5.50”

Working with AZEK Deck Boards