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Tiger Claw TC-4 for Iron Wood

Hidden Deck Fasteners

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Name Qty Price
Tiger Claw TC-4S for Iron Wood - Bucket of 1400 - With Screws and 5 Installation Block Tools
$859.00
Tiger Claw TC-4S for Iron Wood - Box of 90 - With Screws and Installation Block Tool
$59.95

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the Tiger Jaw

The Tiger Jaw allows for faster and easier installation of the Tiger Claw TC-4 Hidden Deck Fastener. If you are a "first time" deck installer, we highly recommed this tool.

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Tiger Claw TC-4 Installation Video

 

Product Compatibility

Recommended for use in 3/4"or 5/4" hardwood decking with widths up to a nominal 4" (3.5" width). Consideration must be taken to ensure that decking expansion and/or contraction to climate is limited to ± 1/16" in width.

If you are using 6" hardwood decking, you should use the Tiger Claw TC-120 for grooved decking.

TC-4 will work in the following decking lumber varieties:
Brazilian redwood PurpleHeart Teak
Ipe Mangaris
Ironwood  
Please consult your lumber professional if you plan to use any other type of Ironwood in your decking project.
Should not be used with the following types of decking:
Composite Decking Cellular PVC Decking Mahogany
Meranti Cambara Softwoods

 

Product Specifications and Details


SpecificationValue
SeriesTC-4
Package Quantity90
AppearanceSemi gloss black finish, rectangular body with tear drop shaped hole along lower bend. Two sets of square shaped opposing prongs with concave tips on top. 1/8” spacing flanges on inner prongs.
Dimensions.375” h x 2.12” w x .52” d
Material.034 420 annealed stainless steel, post hardened and tempered (magnetic); Tensile strength ~ 220 kpsi; Rockwell ~ 41-44 RC
FinishPassivated, black polymer coating.
WorkabilityAll work can be done quickly from above using basic tools (hammer, screw gun, sledge hammer…)
Recommended Screw UsedQuality Stainless steel # 7 x 1 5/8” (#1 square drive) trim head decking screws included in each box and bucket of TC-4S.
CoverageA fastener is needed at every intersection of a joist and decking board. When using 5.5” decking with 16” on center joists: Square footage x 1.75 = # Fasteners
GappingTC-4S will automatically create a 1/8” space between each board.
Expansion/ContractionFasteners are designed to allow decking to expand and contract naturally by sliding on the fastener prongs and still maintain hold down strength. TC-4S can handle total board movement up to 1/8th of an inch. Check with your decking supplier to find out ho

 

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. Always install decking with the crown upward.