Installation Guide

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Cortex

Hidden Fasteners Installation

• Using Setting Tool provided, drive screw at

medium or high speed until it disengages at

the proper level below the deck surface.

• Drive at one continuous speed, do not slow

down or toggle the drill trigger in a start/stop

manner.

DRIVE SCREW

Suggested Drills

• Install two screws into decking at each joist.

• Maximum spacing between each row of

screws should be 16” on center.

• Reference Page 5 for proper fastener

placement.

INSTALL DECK SCREWS INTO JOISTS

• Place plug into cored hole and

gently tap flush with deck surface.

• Always use a smooth faced hammer to avoid

damaging the deck surface while setting the

Cortex plug.

IMPORTANT when installing Cortex plugs use caution to

prevent damage to the AZEK deck surface.

INSTALL PLUG

Corded or cordless (18V battery) drill with 1/2” chuck.

Cortex

Hidden Fastening System Installation Instructions