TT CONCEALoc Hidden Fasteners

soilman

Will be using hidden fasteners but XLM doesn't have a starter strip. I really don't want to have screws showing along the house. Is that my only option or has anyone had success using another method such as cutting off one of the sides of the hidden fastener? Would appreciate any advice. I just don't like the idea of 600 sq ft of clear deck (no screws showing) and then have screws along the house.

Tom M

Do the new Cortex drill and plug system from Fastenmaster on the outer boards.

BuiltByMAC

Predrill and run screws up from beneath to hold house-side edge.

Mac

buildenterprise

The Trex Hideaway HFS is basically the same thing, and they have special start/stop clips.


http://trex.com/hideaway/default.aspx

Greg Di

I screw the first board from the top and use the best color matched screws I can find. Model paint can be your best friend with some colors.

My contract states "....using HFS. Please note some screws will be visible"

Covers all the bases. Never had an issue or complaint.

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wolffhomerepair

On the first board my rep told me to drill through the groove at a 45 and put a screw in. Works very well.

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buildenterprise

What holds the outside edge of the board down?

wolffhomerepair

The screw through the groove.

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buildenterprise

Oh, you run your fascia up past the edge of the deck board then?

Greg Di

Duh...why didn't I ever think of that? (smacking palm on forehead)

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BuiltByMAC

Wolf, we're talking about the first board laid next to the house parallel to the house wall. How can you run a screw through the grooved edge when there's a house in the way?

Mac

wolffhomerepair

Yes I run the facia up to the top edge of the decking. I am talking about the outer edge board. Sorry for the confusion. I start from the outer edge and work to the house.

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BuiltByMAC

So the question begs, do you face screw that last board you install? The one closest to the house...

Mac

wolffhomerepair

Same as you posted above up from bottom if possible. Otherwise color match and face screw as Greg said.

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Tom M

http://www.fastenmaster.com/product....ID=2&prodID=14 I saw the rep do a demo at the lumber yard I was impressed.

buildenterprise

I'm skeptical. If you don't get the grain in the plug oriented just right, I would think they would not disappear like they want you to believe.

Tom M

I know what your saying and thats being pretty picky. Its still very good and the pvc boards that were smooth were hidden real well.