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Popularity of Hidden Deck Fasteners Validated by Major U.S. Decking Material Manufacturers

The use of hidden deck fasteners in the deck building industry is rapidly gaining acceptance as many of the United States' top decking material manufacturers begin offering their own custom fasteners. TimberTech, Fiber Composites and Procell Decking Systems have launched hidden deck fastener products for composite and alternative decking materials. Tiger Claw continues to drive the hidden fastener market with its own line of fastening systems as well as its custom design, development and manufacturing capabilities.

"The growth we've seen in the hidden fastener market has been excellent," said David Hartmann, president of Tiger Claw Inc. "Not only are hidden deck fasteners available in the country's largest retail home improvement stores, but they're also distributed by some of the world's top building suppliers. The fact that major decking material manufacturers are opting to offer their own lines of fasteners validates the industry's growing acceptance and consumers' growing demand."

TimberTech offers CONCEALoc fasteners, which were designed exclusively to install Earthwood® Grooved Planks. CONCEALoc fasteners are also used with all solid TimberTech planks, including TwinFinish®, 5/4 and DockSider(TM). Fiber Composites offers its Phantom(TM) fastener for grooved fiberon® Tropics and Professional deck boards. Procell Decking Systems offers Proclip, designed for solid-core, cellular vinyl decking.

"The popularity of composite and alternative decking materials has increased ten to twenty percent in the last three years," said Pat Maher, Procell. "The higher-cost deck boards are an investment for many homeowners, and they want a seamless, nail-free surface. Hidden deck fasteners make sense. When combined with composite and alternative decking materials, hidden deck fasteners deliver a better value."

"More and more consumers are requesting a fastener-free surface for their decks and don't want the look of screws or nails," said Jeff Burr, TimberTech. "Composites are creating the demand for hidden deck fasteners, mainly to preserve the beauty of the decking material. Homeowners want the decking to be the focus, not the fastener."

"Previously, hidden deck fasteners have been time-consuming and difficult to install," continued Hartmann. "Traditional nails and screws produce wood rot, board splitting, and a less-than-attractive appearance. Hidden deck fasteners do not. We believe the availability of hidden deck fasteners will change the way professional contractors and do-it-yourselfers build decks."

To learn more, visit www.deckfastener.com, www.timbertech.com, www.fiberondecking.com and www.procelldeck.com.

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