Cortex Hidden Fastening System
Let's talk about traditional wood trim. Even if you paint and maintain it, it's easy for trim to dry rot, which is why many people are replacing their wood trim with PVC. PVC is a longer-lasting, more durable material that requires less maintenance than traditional wood.
If you're using PVC trim but using standard fastening methods such as trim nails, you're only costing yourself extra, unnecessary work that defeats the purpose of using low-maintenance PVC trim in the first place. Because trim nails are set below the surface, you'll want to use a filler to make the surface flat, then sand the surface, and then most likely do some painting. Trim nails also require using a lot of them because they're not very strong. Thanks to FastenMaster's Cortex Hidden Fastening System for PVC Trim, however, you no longer have to worry about all this extra work!
The Cortex Hidden Fastening System for PVC Trim comes with everything you need to hide your fasteners. Not only is this a strong, easy solution, you only need to install two fasteners every 16" on center and two fasteners at every joist (or as recommended by the manufacturer). The first component this system includes is screws that create the perfect hole in the PVC. After screwing in the screw, you use the setting tool to set the screw below the surface. Next, you use a plug that's made from the same material as the PVC trim and fits snugly in the space you just created when setting the screw below the surface. Finally, you set the plug with a hammer, making the location of the fastener virtually invisible.
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Sounds like a lot less work, right?! Well, FastenMaster also offers an even quicker solution: Collated Cortex!
Collated Cortex Hidden Fastening System
We've already established that FastenMaster's Cortex Hidden Fastening System is a fast and easy way to conceal fasteners and screw heads when installing PVC trim boards. Now, FastenMaster has made that already quick process up to 50% quicker! Instead of the individual plugs packaged loosely with the rest of the materials, they now come on a collated strip. This minimizes handling and saves valuable time on the job site.
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Watch this video to see just how fast and easy it is to use the FastenMaster Collated Cortex Hidden Fastening System:
The FastenMaster Cortex Hidden Fastening System continues to be the quickest and simplest way to install PVC trim boards. It allows you to finish your project in half the time while still achieving the strength and clean look you desire. With a large variety of PVC trim board brands and colors to choose from, you are sure to find something to match your project. Cortex is also available for deck and fascia applications.
So, what are you waiting for? Get your Cortex Hidden Fastening System to get started on your project today!