Azek deck and railings. - Page 2 - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

hailey · 09-25-2009, 03:37 PM

we started using the cortex plugs right after they came out....never a complaint on any of our installs or from any of the many many contractors who have done business with us

John Hyatt · 09-25-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Clemens

while I'm here, we just finished a deck with an all fiberglass pergola and installed double channeled plexiglass on top.

Yo Clemens, was that plexieglass or LexAnn on that roof??

JonMon

Clemens · 09-26-2009, 04:47 PM

That is called Deglass.
You can visit them at: www.deglasamericas.com
It is a high end product that comes in either double or triple layers. Mainly designed for sunrooms and greenhouses. Because of the multiple layers it reduced the heat and also it gives you UV protection. The corrugated panels are also very strong and beautiful. No comparison with the HD stuff. You can ask for a sample kit if you are interested.
Clemens

John Hyatt · 09-26-2009, 08:30 PM

Thanks Clemens,,,I did get on that site, intersting. Will Email with some questions. I have been using Sundance for lex ann pannels but a bit grumpy with the guy selling it. J.

ghhartmann · 09-30-2009, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bert0168

Rich, I'm in the process of framing a deck that going to get Azek Brownstone with the hidden fasteners.

I see you used some kind of hidden system, I am going to be using the ProClips specifically for Azek made by TigerClaw.

How was it putting those fasteners in? The mfr says they get beat in with a block (provided), but my experience with drive in hidden clips is limited to wood (PITA) or the clips where the board already has a groove (Endurance decking).

I was thinking I may need to either biscuit slots or route a groove.

How did you do it and how did it go?

Damn nice job BTW

Hey Bert, don't beat them in.
The manufacturer says "tap" them in. If you would like to try the Proclip you can get Tiger Claw to bring them to you along with the installation tool GregDi is talking about. You will also get a rep to work with you.

Some people have had difficulties with them. Like any product they aren't for everybody. It will require a little patience to learn. The Proclip has been around for nearly 6 years. Tiger Claw for 10 years. They wouldn't still be around if they didn't work. The past 2 years, TIger Claw has been listed in Inc Magazines list of fastest growing companies. 4 of the largest manufactures of decking have Tiger Claw manufacture their fasteners for them. You can have confidence. Tiger Claw will come to your job site to make sure you do not have any problems.

Call them at 800 928 4437 ask for Greg Hartmann

ghhartmann · 09-30-2009, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich

Bert, We started out using the tiger claw specifically designed for Azek.
Ten boards in, it was obvious a change had to be made. Poor design. You need to beat the daylight out of the board to get them in and when you finally get them set to your desired spacing, you will see that your board has an undesirable pitch to it. Maybe with a lot of patience and practice these will work, but I will never use them again.'

We switched to the Cortex
This is the way to go. No predrilling just screw and plug. The box comes with the plugs and bits. Virtually invisible.

Tiger Claw

Cortex:

Rich, Call Tiger Claw tell them you weren't happy. They will make sure you get refunded for the fasteners and they will send you fasteners, tools and a rep for your next deck job.
It can be as quick as surface screwing and is quicker than any other hidden system.
You are right. It does take some patience to learn their system. Get the hang of it and it is as fast as anything with a much better finisehd product.

Call and I can get you your money back.

Tiger Claw 800 928 4437 Greg Hartmann