BLACKTALON DECKING CLIPS FASTENERS
We offer a hidden deck fastening system for wood and composite decks that will change the way you install your clients’ outdoor projects. Try them today to see why architects and contractors all over the nation continue to reach for our products, time and time again. Some of our benefits include:
Fast and Easy Installation
Concealed Strength
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EASY TO INSTALL. EASY TO MAINTAIN.
The BlackTalon’s hidden deck fastening system works with wood decks, composite decks, or other decking materials, is easy to install, and allows for easy maintenance. If a board cracks or warps, simply loosen the clips on either side and slide the damaged board out. Then slide a new board in and tighten the clips screws.
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WHAT MAKES BLACKTALON THE #1 UNIVERSAL DECKING CLIP
If you plan on installing a deck, you’ll want to use a hidden deck fastening system to obtain a clean looking surface that has no surface penetrations. You can construct perfectly even decks with deck clip fasteners that are compatible with composite, hardwood and softwoods. Hidden decking clips enable you to benefit from a fantastic looking deck without surface penetrations or pre-drilling. BlackTalon’s decking clips are easy to install for both DIY enthusiasts and contractors alike. When using grooved- edge boards, our decking clips install between deck boards. Our hidden decking clips are made using a full-hard stainless steel alloy that is treated with black oxide.
This alloy has memory like spring steel and will not fatigue over time like plastic. Our hidden decking clips work with both wood and composite decking because they hold the deck board tight, while being able to flex with the substructure and climate movements. The black oxide allows clips to be barely visible between boards. This design also ensures perfectly consistent spacing between the boards for a flawless look across your entire decking.
BlackTalon Universal’s hidden deck fastening system is a proven decking method that has been in use for over 20 years. The hidden deck fastener was originally designed and patented for use with hardwood decking but can be used with virtually all deck boards with a groove that are dimensionally stable. The hidden fastening design fastens to joist by extending wings into grooves and screwing straight down between the boards. This design provides even holding power to both boards unlike those that fasten at an angle. It also allows for easy access to the screw to make changing the board or tightening the clip easy, the screw is not hidden after installation like those in angled application. The SS alloy (full hard 301) used for the clip has memory like spring steel that allows it to move with the board or joist while always wanting to come back to the home position without fatiguing. Plastic can’t do this. The location of the groove or shape of the groove does not matter, as long as it is at least 3/16” deep. The hidden fastening system has two clip designs, both having the same properties and benefits. The “standard” deck fastening clip is designed with legs that straddle the joist and hold it in place during installation. This is especially beneficial when installing an elevated deck where dropping clips can be very costly in time. The legs also control the gap between boards. When the hidden deck fasteners are applied tight to the legs a gap of just over 3/16” is established. The head of the pan head screw provided may kiss the sides of the board as it goes past but with the radius of the head and of the board edge will not tear the surface. The diameter of the head of the screw is .20”. The “angled” clip design is used when the deck boards are placed in a non-perpendicular relationship to the joists or when joists are used that are not a nominal 2” thickness. Typically, this would be a herringbone type pattern or a 4x joist. With this clip the legs are folded under the clip to form a perch for it to sit on top of any joist. The legs provide the same gapping as the standard hidden decking clip. Both decking clips are black oxide treated to help enhance the hidden appearance of the clip between the boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Decks can be installed with deck fastening systems that leave you with a flush surface and no surface penetrations other than first and last row. Decking clips themselves are barely visible, sitting snugly between the grooves of your decks.
We offer both standard (for perpendicular application) and angled (for herring bone or non-standard joist widths) decking clips that are not evident when you look from the top of the deck. They are easy to install, and our clips are weather-resistant and do not pose a hindrance to human feet or pet paws.
Those who wish to have a beautiful deck without unsightly surface penetrations, easy access to tighten or change a board, sturdy decking with discreet fasteners. Retailers and contractors looking for durable, versatile components for the decking project can benefit greatly with our clips too.
You can purchase both our standard decking clips and our angled deck board clips directly from BlackTalon, or from your local retailer. We offer solutions for all of your decking installation needs. With over twenty years industry experience, our premium products ensure that your decking both looks, and performs as well as it possibly can.