FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AGAWAM, Mass., April 7 – FastenMaster®, the leading manufacturer of innovative fastening solutions, announced the expansion of its Cortex® Hidden Fastening System to include compatibility across the full line of Fiberon® decking. This expansion reinforces FastenMaster’s commitment to delivering the most comprehensive hidden fastening solution for professional contractors working with today’s leading decking brands.
Long trusted as the PRO’s choice for hidden fastening in composite and PVC decking, Cortex now offers 29 color-matched plug options engineered specifically for Fiberon’s Promenade® and Paramount® PVC decking, as well as the Concordia®, Sanctuary®, and Good Life® composite collections.
Cortex plugs are manufactured directly from deck boards, ensuring a 100% perfect color and texture match for a fastener-free finished surface. Cortex is backed by a warranty for the life of the project, giving contractors confidence in both performance and long-term durability.
“With this expansion, we’re continuing to deliver on what matters most to PRO contractors: speed, precision, and a flawless finished look,” said Anthony DiSanto, Director of Decking at FastenMaster. “By adding full Fiberon compatibility, Cortex reinforces its position as the #1 hidden fastening system trusted by PROs.”
Designed for maximum jobsite efficiency, Cortex offers a range of installation options to meet the needs of any project. The system is available in convenient 100 SF kits that include screws, plugs, and setting tools, as well as plug-only packs for added flexibility. Cortex is also compatible with the PAMFast® Auto-Feed System for stand-up installation, delivering faster drive times and reduced installer fatigue.
In addition, Cortex supports a variety of fastening applications with multiple screw options, including 316 stainless steel screws for coastal environments and driller screws for use in metal deck framing.
FastenMaster, a division of OMG Building Products, Inc., is a brand of fastening solutions for professional contractors that was established in 1981. Its products are engineered for structural, decking, and trim applications in residential construction, and its product line includes the LOK Line of structural wood screws, ZipClip Hidden Deck Fastener, as well as Cortex Hidden Fastening Systems for deck and trim applications.
For additional information, please contact FastenMaster at 800.518.3569 or visit www.FastenMaster.com.
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FastenMaster® and Cortex® are registered trademarks of OMG Building Products, LLC.
Fiberon® is a registered trademark of Fiberon.
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Source: FastenMaster