FastenMaster - Nicholson and Cates

Faster Easier Stronger

FastenMaster provides a solution to all your exterior fastening needs. They continue to develop new product and strategies that exceed the industry’s expectation of what is possible. From decking to structural fasteners FastenMaster provides innovative solutions to bring value to your business.

TrapEase 3 Ultimate Composite Deck Screw

The FastenMaster TrapEase 3 is the only deck fastener guaranteed to create a clean finished look without predrilling in all three types of synthetic decking: composite, PVC, and capstock.

The anti-fade head paint, the new anti-strip Torx® TTAP® drive system, and a lifetime corrosion warranty make TrapEase 3 the Ultimate Composite Deck Screw.

TORX® TTAP® Drive System
The new TrapEase 3 TORX® TTAP® Drive System features a stability button which delivers unmatched stick-fit and wobble free installation that eliminates fastener strip out. Carded Bits are now available!

FastenMaster Spotter
Much more than a lid, the Spotter is an installation guide that reduces installation time by consistently placing the fasteners and gapping the deck boards.

Cortex® Concealed Fastening Systems

FastenMaster’s Cortex® Concealed Fastening System combines the strength of a face-fastened connection with the beauty of a hidden fastener and is available for Trex decking and PVC trim. Cortex plugs are created from the same material as deck boards or PVC, creating a perfect match every time. Certain colours are now available in Collated Strips, to help you save time and improve efficiency.

ThruLok Screw Bolt Fastener

The ThruLOK system combines the speed of a LOK product with the strength of a through-bolted connection in three decking applications: Single 2x to 4x Decking Posts (6 1⁄4”), Notched 6x Carrying Beams (7”) and Double 2x to Single 4x Decking Posts (8”).

ThruLOK is a three-part assembly including a ThruLOK fastener featuring the patent-pending Paddle Point™, engineered washer, and LOK-Nut. Other features include:

No predrilling required
Installs with an 18 volt cordless drill
No drill bits or wrenches required
Galvanized coating meets IRC ACQ corrosion requirement
Lifetime performance guarantee

ThruLOK is a code-compliant way to attach deck posts and to secure carrying beams.

LOK Line Structural Wood-to-Wood Fasteners

This  collection of structural wood-to-wood  screws is used by contractors nationwide to meet code and lower costs. Pre-drilling is not required so structural integrity goes up while labour costs go down.

The LOK collection of wood screws consist of: