Cortex for Decking
The Cortex Hidden Fastening System is the fastest, easiest way to hide fasteners in composite, capstock, and PVC decking boards.
Cortex offers a strong connection between the deck board and joist. It hides fasteners across the entire deck, first and last board, perimeter and stairs. And it just got better!
Cortex now comes with the following product enhancements:
- TORX® ttap® Drive System: This system is almost impossible to strip-out. In addition, the stability button keeps the fastener straight through installation.
- Modified Fastener: New thread design reduces installation torque and dramatically increases fastener strength. Length moves from 2 ½".
- Stronger Setting Tool: Optimized for extreme pro contractor use. Stronger bit material and industrial grade felt will enable you to install 350 fasteners on one Cortex Setting Tool.
Cortex Product List Decking, Fascia and Trim
Cortex is available in:
- 100 linear foot package
- 100 square foot package
- 300 square foot package.
All screws, plugs, and setting tools are included in every box.
Cortex for Trim
The Cortex Hidden Fastening System for PVC Trim is the fastest, easiest way to hide trim fasteners in PVC Trim.
Cortex offers a strong connection between the deck board and joist. It hides fasteners across the entire deck, first and last board, perimeter and stairs. And it just got better!
Latest enhancements:
- TORX® ttap® Drive System: This system is almost impossible to strip-out and the deck fastener is easily removed. The stability button keeps the fastener straight through installation.
- Shorter & Faster Trim Screw: A new 2" fastener option delivers high levels of holding power but now offers versatility for applications such as deck fascia and exterior baseboards. The dual lead thread design spins the fastener 50% faster for quicker installs.
- Stronger Setting Tool: Optimized for extreme pro contractor use. Stronger bit material and industrial grade felt will enable you to install 350 fasteners on one Cortex Setting Tool.
Cortex Trim is available in two fastener lengths 2" and 2-3/4".
- 50 linear foot box
- 250 square foot box
- 750 square foot box
All screws, plugs, and setting tools are included in every box.
Cortex for Trex Fascia
The Cortex Fascia Hidden Fastening System is the strongest, easiest way to hide fasteners in Trex Fascia Boards.
Cortex for Fascia is engineered for fascia expansion/contraction and plugs are made from Trex fascia board making for a perfect color match.
TORX ttap® Drive System: This system is almost impossible to strip out. In addition, the stability button keeps the fastener straight through installation.
Cortex for Fascia is available in a 50 linear foot kit complete with 100 1 ¾" screws, 105 plugs, 1 counterbore tool and 1 setting tool.
Cortex for Fascia is available in:
- 50 linear foot package
Complete with 100 1 ¾" screws, 105 plugs, 1 counterbore tool and 1 setting tool.
Cortex Hidden Fastener for Trex Fascia
FastenMaster has developed a Cortex system that is specifically designed to allow for fascia board movement. The finished look is virtually invisible.