Technical Specifications

TC-2S SOFTWOOD FASTENER:

PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

Heavy Gauge Stainless Steel with black oxide coating to better hide fastener between

boards.

PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

When using Tiger Claw fasteners please review and comply with these requirements to

obtain proper installation. Failure to follow these requirements may result in deck failure

and/or void of warranty.

Inspect decking material prior to installation. Omit any planks that contain hooks, twists,

splits, cracks, or other defects. It is recommended to Always install decking with the

crown upward.

When using:

Recommended for use in softwood decking measuring 1” or thicker lumber. Softwood

decking will inherently experience shrinkage. When using decking material prone to high

shrinkage, decking should be installed tightly together allowing shrinkage to provide gap

over time. Shrinkage of decking board width must be limited to a maximum of 1/4". Ask

your lumber provider for information on expected expansion and/or contraction of

material for your particular climate. Product Specifications

PRODUCT FEATURES & COMPATIBILITY

TC-2S is ideal for soft and low density woods*, 5/4” to 2” in all environments, including

harsh or coastal environments.

* TC-2S will work in the following decking lumber varieties:

 Atlantic White Cedar

PAGE 1
TC-2S SOFTWOOD FASTENER: PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Heavy Gauge Stainless Steel with black oxide coating to better hide fastener between boards. PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS When using Tiger Claw fasteners please review and comply with these requirements to obtain proper installation. Failure to follow these requirements may result in deck failure and/or void of warranty. Inspect decking material prior to installation. Omit any planks that contain hooks, twists, splits, cracks, or other defects.
PAGE 2
           Cedar Coast Fir Douglas Fir Eastern Spruce Eastern White Cedar Port Orford Cedar Southern Yellow Pine Pressure Treated Lumber Western Red Cedar Western Redwood Yellow Cedar Please consult your lumber professional or ask us for recommendations first if you plan to use any of the following uncommon woods in your decking project:  Cypress (soft) * Do NOT use TC-2S with:    Composite Decking Ironwoods or Mahogany Cellular PVC Decking Lost your instructions? No problem! Just click
PAGE 3
Yield strength 45.5 kpsi Tensile strength 101.7 kpsi Or: .060 201-2B annealed stainless steel (Non-magnetic) Yield strength 55 kpsi Tensile strength 110 kpsi Finish Black oxide with sealer topcoat Workability All work can be done quickly from above using basic tools (hammer, screw gun, sledge hammer…) Gapping Boards should be installed tight together and allowed to “shrink gap” over time.