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        • Lateral Tension System for Decks
        • FlatLOK Structural Wood Screw
        • HeadLOK Structural Wood Screw
        • LedgerLOK Structural Wood Screw
        • TimberLOK Structural Wood Screw
        • ThruLOK Through-Bolt Replacement
      • Cortex Hidden Fastening
        • Cortex Fascia Hidden Fastening System
        • Cortex Collated Plugs for PVC Trim
        • Collated Cortex for Decking
        • Cortex Loose Plugs for PVC Trim
        • Cortex Hidden Fastening System for Decking
        • Cortex Driller Hidden Fastening System for Steel Deck Framing
      • Deck & Trim Screws
        • Cortex Fascia Hidden Fastening System
        • TrapEase Fascia
        • TrapEase 3 Composite Deck Screw
        • GuardDog Exterior Wood Screw
        • TrapEase3 AutoFeed Composite Deck Screws
        • LedgerLOK Structural Wood Screw
        • LedgerLOK Flat Head Structural Wood Screw
        • ThruLOK Through-Bolt Replacement
      • Fascia Fastening Solutions
        • Cortex Fascia Hidden Fastening System
        • TrapEase Fascia
      • NLB
      • Lateral Tension System
      • PAMFast Autofeed Screw System
        • PAMFast Autofeed Screw System
        • PAMFast Autofeed Screws
          • Subfloor
            • PAMFast Subfloor Autofeed Screws
            • PAMFast Subfloor High Density Autofeed Screws
            • PAMFast Wood Underlayment Autofeed Screws
            • PAMFast Subfloor Autofeed Screws (16-20 Gauge)
          • Wood Decking
            • CopperHead Autofeed Screws for Pressure Treated Decking
            • Ipe/Hardwood Autofeed Deck Screws
            • Trim Head Screw
            • Stainless Steel Screws
          • Composite Decking
            • TrapEase3 AutoFeed Composite Deck Screws
          • Drywall
            • Drywall to Wood Stud
            • Drywall to Steel Stud (18-22 Gauge)
            • Drywall to Steel Stud (16-20 Gauge)
          • Tile Roofing
            • RoofTile
            • Stainless RoofTile
            • Stainless Steel Screws
          • Cement Board
            • CementBoard
          • Steel Framing
            • Steel Framing
          • Crating/Pallet
            • PAMFast Wood Underlayment Autofeed Screws
            • PAMFast Subfloor Autofeed Screws
            • CopperHead Autofeed Screws for Pressure Treated Decking
      • FrameFAST Structural Framing System
      • TigerClaw Hidden Fastening
        • TC-G Grooved Board Hidden Fastener
        • TC-120 Grooved Board Hidden Deck Fastener for Hardwood
        • Tiger Claw Installation Gun for Grooved Decking
        • Tiger Claw Pneumatic Scrails for Installation Gun
        • Tiger Claw Slot Cutters
        • TC-G Butt Seam Clip
      • FLEX Hot Melt Construction Adhesive
        • FLEX 40 Hot Melt Construction Adhesive
        • FLEX 180 Hot Melt Construction Adhesive
        • HB220 Pro Adhesive Applicator
        • HB220 Double Flow Nozzle
        • HB220 Pro Repair Nozzle
      • Other Products
        • GutterScrew Replacement Gutter Screw
        • LogHog Heavy Duty Log Home Fastener
        • OlyLog Log Home Fastener
    • By Application
      • Decks
        • Fascia Fastening Systems
          • Cortex Fascia Hidden Fastening System
          • TrapEase Fascia
        • Deck Fasteners - Loose
          • GuardDog Exterior Wood Screw
          • TrapEase 3 Composite Deck Screw
          • Cortex Hidden Fastening System for Decking
          • Cortex Driller Hidden Fastening System for Steel Deck Framing
          • Cortex Fascia Hidden Fastening System
          • TrapEase Fascia
        • Deck Fasteners - Collated
          • TrapEase3 AutoFeed Composite Deck Screws
          • Collated Cortex for Decking
          • CopperHead Autofeed Screws for Pressure Treated Decking
          • Ipe/Hardwood Autofeed Deck Screws
        • Hidden Systems
          • Screws and Plugs
            • Collated Cortex for Decking
            • Cortex Fascia Hidden Fastening System
          • Hidden Clips
            • TC-G Grooved Board Hidden Fastener
            • TC-120 Grooved Board Hidden Deck Fastener for Hardwood
            • Tiger Claw Installation Gun for Grooved Decking
            • Tiger Claw Pneumatic Scrails for Installation Gun
            • Tiger Claw Slot Cutters
            • TC-G Butt Seam Clip
        • Structural Connections
          • Ledger to Rim
            • LedgerLOK Structural Wood Screw
            • LedgerLOK Flat Head Structural Wood Screw
          • Multiply Beams
            • FlatLOK Structural Wood Screw
          • Lateral Tension
            • Lateral Tension System for Decks
          • General Purpose
            • TimberLOK Structural Wood Screw
            • HeadLOK Structural Wood Screw
          • Posts
            • ThruLOK Through-Bolt Replacement
          • Carrying Beams
            • ThruLOK Through-Bolt Replacement
          • Deck Rail to Rim Board
            • ThruLOK Through-Bolt Replacement
      • Exterior Trim
        • Trim Fasteners
          • Cortex Collated Plugs for PVC Trim
        • Hidden
          • Cortex Collated Plugs for PVC Trim
          • Cortex Loose Plugs for PVC Trim
      • Structural Connections
        • Decks
          • Ledger to Rim
            • LedgerLOK Flat Head Structural Wood Screw
            • LedgerLOK Structural Wood Screw
          • Multiply Beams
            • FlatLOK Structural Wood Screw
          • Lateral Tension
            • Lateral Tension System for Decks
          • General Purpose
            • TimberLOK Structural Wood Screw
            • HeadLOK Structural Wood Screw
          • Posts
            • ThruLOK Through-Bolt Replacement
          • Carrying Beams
            • ThruLOK Through-Bolt Replacement
          • Deck Rail to Rim Board
            • ThruLOK Through-Bolt Replacement
        • Wall Systems
          • Wall to Rim Joists
            • TimberLOK Structural Wood Screw
            • FrameFAST Structural Framing System
          • Rigid Foam
            • HeadLOK Structural Wood Screw
          • Top Plate Roll
            • TimberLOK Structural Wood Screw
            • FrameFAST Structural Framing System
          • Top Plate to Non Load Bearing Wall
            • FastenMaster Non-Load Bearing Connector
          • Connect Drag Struct to Roof Systems
            • TimberLOK Structural Wood Screw
            • FrameFAST Structural Framing System
        • Roof Systems
          • Trusses to Top Plate
            • TimberLOK Structural Wood Screw
            • FrameFAST Structural Framing System
          • Rafters to Top Plate
            • TimberLOK Structural Wood Screw
            • FrameFAST Structural Framing System
        • Beams
          • Engineered Wood
            • FlatLOK Structural Wood Screw
          • Dimensional Lumber
            • FlatLOK Structural Wood Screw
        • Flooring
          • Subfloor
            • Traditional OSB and Plywood
              • PAMFast Subfloor Autofeed Screws
            • AdvanTech/High Density OSB
              • PAMFast Subfloor High Density Autofeed Screws
            • Wood Underlayment
              • PAMFast Wood Underlayment Autofeed Screws
            • OSB to Steel (16-20 Gauge)
              • PAMFast Subfloor Autofeed Screws (16-20 Gauge)
        • Pole Barn Header
          • ThruLOK Through-Bolt Replacement
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Installation Instructions

FastenMaster Installation instructions serve as easy-to-follow guides when using LOK fasteners in our most common applications. These instructions include specific fastening patterns, critical design details and restricted uses based on the data from our Evaluation Reports. Installation instructions efficiently guide both the installer and inspector to a code-compliant connection.

Lateral Tension System Installation Instructions
Cortex Trim Installation Instructions
FlatLOK Installation Instructions
FlatLOK Technical Bulletin - Canadian Version
Deck Ledger to Rim Joist Technical Bulletin
Deck Ledger to Rim Joist Technical Bulletin - Canadian Version
ThruLOK Deck Carrying Beam to Support Post Installation Instructions
ThruLOK Deck Post to Rim Installation Instructions
ThruLOK Deck Post Technical Bulletin - Canadian Version
Rafter to Top Plate Technical Bulletin
Rafter to Top Plate Technical Bulletin - Canadian Version
Truss to Top Plate Technical Bulletin
Truss to Top Plate Technical Bulletin - Canadian Version
TrussLOK Technical Bulletin
TrussLOK Technical Bulletin - Canadian Version

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  • By Name
    • LOK Line
      • LedgerLOK Flat Head Structural Wood Screw
      • Lateral Tension System for Decks
      • FlatLOK Structural Wood Screw
      • HeadLOK Structural Wood Screw
      • LedgerLOK Structural Wood Screw
      • TimberLOK Structural Wood Screw
      • ThruLOK Through-Bolt Replacement
    • Cortex Hidden Fastening
      • Cortex Fascia Hidden Fastening System
      • Cortex Collated Plugs for PVC Trim
      • Collated Cortex for Decking
      • Cortex Loose Plugs for PVC Trim
      • Cortex Hidden Fastening System for Decking
      • Cortex Driller Hidden Fastening System for Steel Deck Framing
    • Deck & Trim Screws
      • Cortex Fascia Hidden Fastening System
      • TrapEase Fascia
      • TrapEase 3 Composite Deck Screw
      • GuardDog Exterior Wood Screw
      • TrapEase3 AutoFeed Composite Deck Screws
      • LedgerLOK Structural Wood Screw
      • LedgerLOK Flat Head Structural Wood Screw
      • ThruLOK Through-Bolt Replacement
    • Fascia Fastening Solutions
      • Cortex Fascia Hidden Fastening System
      • TrapEase Fascia
    • NLB
    • Lateral Tension System
    • PAMFast Autofeed Screw System
      • PAMFast Autofeed Screw System
      • PAMFast Autofeed Screws
        • Subfloor
          • PAMFast Subfloor Autofeed Screws
          • PAMFast Subfloor High Density Autofeed Screws
          • PAMFast Wood Underlayment Autofeed Screws
          • PAMFast Subfloor Autofeed Screws (16-20 Gauge)
        • Wood Decking
          • CopperHead Autofeed Screws for Pressure Treated Decking
          • Ipe/Hardwood Autofeed Deck Screws
          • Trim Head Screw
          • Stainless Steel Screws
        • Composite Decking
          • TrapEase3 AutoFeed Composite Deck Screws
        • Drywall
          • Drywall to Wood Stud
          • Drywall to Steel Stud (18-22 Gauge)
          • Drywall to Steel Stud (16-20 Gauge)
        • Tile Roofing
          • RoofTile
          • Stainless RoofTile
          • Stainless Steel Screws
        • Cement Board
          • CementBoard
        • Steel Framing
          • Steel Framing
        • Crating/Pallet
          • PAMFast Wood Underlayment Autofeed Screws
          • PAMFast Subfloor Autofeed Screws
          • CopperHead Autofeed Screws for Pressure Treated Decking
    • FrameFAST Structural Framing System
    • TigerClaw Hidden Fastening
      • TC-G Grooved Board Hidden Fastener
      • TC-120 Grooved Board Hidden Deck Fastener for Hardwood
      • Tiger Claw Installation Gun for Grooved Decking
      • Tiger Claw Pneumatic Scrails for Installation Gun
      • Tiger Claw Slot Cutters
      • TC-G Butt Seam Clip
    • FLEX Hot Melt Construction Adhesive
      • FLEX 40 Hot Melt Construction Adhesive
      • FLEX 180 Hot Melt Construction Adhesive
      • HB220 Pro Adhesive Applicator
      • HB220 Double Flow Nozzle
      • HB220 Pro Repair Nozzle
    • Other Products
      • GutterScrew Replacement Gutter Screw
      • LogHog Heavy Duty Log Home Fastener
      • OlyLog Log Home Fastener
  • By Application
    • Decks
      • Fascia Fastening Systems
        • Cortex Fascia Hidden Fastening System
        • TrapEase Fascia
      • Deck Fasteners - Loose
        • GuardDog Exterior Wood Screw
        • TrapEase 3 Composite Deck Screw
        • Cortex Hidden Fastening System for Decking
        • Cortex Driller Hidden Fastening System for Steel Deck Framing
        • Cortex Fascia Hidden Fastening System
        • TrapEase Fascia
      • Deck Fasteners - Collated
        • TrapEase3 AutoFeed Composite Deck Screws
        • Collated Cortex for Decking
        • CopperHead Autofeed Screws for Pressure Treated Decking
        • Ipe/Hardwood Autofeed Deck Screws
      • Hidden Systems
        • Screws and Plugs
          • Collated Cortex for Decking
          • Cortex Fascia Hidden Fastening System
        • Hidden Clips
          • TC-G Grooved Board Hidden Fastener
          • TC-120 Grooved Board Hidden Deck Fastener for Hardwood
          • Tiger Claw Installation Gun for Grooved Decking
          • Tiger Claw Pneumatic Scrails for Installation Gun
          • Tiger Claw Slot Cutters
          • TC-G Butt Seam Clip
      • Structural Connections
        • Ledger to Rim
          • LedgerLOK Structural Wood Screw
          • LedgerLOK Flat Head Structural Wood Screw
        • Multiply Beams
          • FlatLOK Structural Wood Screw
        • Lateral Tension
          • Lateral Tension System for Decks
        • General Purpose
          • TimberLOK Structural Wood Screw
          • HeadLOK Structural Wood Screw
        • Posts
          • ThruLOK Through-Bolt Replacement
        • Carrying Beams
          • ThruLOK Through-Bolt Replacement
        • Deck Rail to Rim Board
          • ThruLOK Through-Bolt Replacement
    • Exterior Trim
      • Trim Fasteners
        • Cortex Collated Plugs for PVC Trim
      • Hidden
        • Cortex Collated Plugs for PVC Trim
        • Cortex Loose Plugs for PVC Trim
    • Structural Connections
      • Decks
        • Ledger to Rim
          • LedgerLOK Flat Head Structural Wood Screw
          • LedgerLOK Structural Wood Screw
        • Multiply Beams
          • FlatLOK Structural Wood Screw
        • Lateral Tension
          • Lateral Tension System for Decks
        • General Purpose
          • TimberLOK Structural Wood Screw
          • HeadLOK Structural Wood Screw
        • Posts
          • ThruLOK Through-Bolt Replacement
        • Carrying Beams
          • ThruLOK Through-Bolt Replacement
        • Deck Rail to Rim Board
          • ThruLOK Through-Bolt Replacement
      • Wall Systems
        • Wall to Rim Joists
          • TimberLOK Structural Wood Screw
          • FrameFAST Structural Framing System
        • Rigid Foam
          • HeadLOK Structural Wood Screw
        • Top Plate Roll
          • TimberLOK Structural Wood Screw
          • FrameFAST Structural Framing System
        • Top Plate to Non Load Bearing Wall
          • FastenMaster Non-Load Bearing Connector
        • Connect Drag Struct to Roof Systems
          • TimberLOK Structural Wood Screw
          • FrameFAST Structural Framing System
      • Roof Systems
        • Trusses to Top Plate
          • TimberLOK Structural Wood Screw
          • FrameFAST Structural Framing System
        • Rafters to Top Plate
          • TimberLOK Structural Wood Screw
          • FrameFAST Structural Framing System
      • Beams
        • Engineered Wood
          • FlatLOK Structural Wood Screw
        • Dimensional Lumber
          • FlatLOK Structural Wood Screw
      • Flooring
        • Subfloor
          • Traditional OSB and Plywood
            • PAMFast Subfloor Autofeed Screws
          • AdvanTech/High Density OSB
            • PAMFast Subfloor High Density Autofeed Screws
          • Wood Underlayment
            • PAMFast Wood Underlayment Autofeed Screws
          • OSB to Steel (16-20 Gauge)
            • PAMFast Subfloor Autofeed Screws (16-20 Gauge)
      • Pole Barn Header
        • ThruLOK Through-Bolt Replacement
  • By Documentation Type
    • ICC Report
    • Evaluation Reports
    • Installation Instructions
    • Screw Drawings
    • Detail Drawings
    • Safety Data Sheets
    • Structural Details
  • Safety Data Sheets
 
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