FastenMaster.
TrussLok fasteners are designed for use in engineered woods, including LVL, LSL, and PSL. The screws feature a winged point that penetrates multiple layers without pre-drilling, the company says. TrussLok's thread length eliminates board jacking and moves the narrower threaded portion of the screw out of the material's shear plane. 800.518.3569. www.fastenmaster.com.
Pam.
The new collated PAMDrive screw ensures smoother driving, extra-long-lasting bits, no waste, and higher torque for tough flooring and decking projects, the maker says. The specially-designed six-point star recess improves bit retention. The PAMDrive is available in stainless steel, yellow zinc, and Copperhead coated for pressure-treated lumber. Sizes range from 1¼ to 3 inches. 800.699.2674. www.pamfast.com.
Tiger Claw.
Designed to increase safety and durability and provide a nail-free surface, the TC-5 Marine Dock and Decking hidden fastener supports different material types and lumber dimensions. The fasteners allow greater spacing between boards to improve drainage. Boards can also be easily replaced without sacrificing the fastener. 800.928.4437. www.deckfasteners.com.
Simpson Strong-Tie.
The TSB Truss Spacer Bracer “captures” the on-center spacing of trusses for faster installation, the maker says. It can be used as permanent lateral bracing as well as temporary bracing, with no field modification. The TSB tube shape resists tension and compression loads and meets Truss Plate Institute bracing requirements. 800.999.5099. www.strongtie.com.
Powers Fasteners.
The Snake overhead anchor offers a time-saving alternative to drop-in type anchors and features an internally threaded body and a flush-to-ceiling appearance. The Snake is easily set into a drilled hole with an impact wrench or hand socket wrench and doesn't require a special tool for setting the expansion mechanism. 914.235.6300. www.powers.com.
For more product information, visit ebuild, Hanley Wood's interactive product catalog, at www.ebuild.com.