K + R Building Materials
K + R Building Materials operates from five branches throughout the Midwest. We specialize in offering decking, railing, and accessories to the pro lumber dealer trade.
Tigerclaw® Fasteners
TC-G Grooved Board Hidden Fastener
The Tiger Claw TC-G clip system is the fastest, easiest way to hide fasteners on grooved decking. It has been specifically designed to work in 5/4” decking boards. TC-G works in pre-grooved decking planks or non-grooved decking planks using our TC-150 slot cutter.
Design features include:
Available in a hand driven or gun installation method.
Spacer tabs on the clip automatically gap the decking 3/16” for a consistent look.
The TC-G reduces wood splitting, wood rot, and board cupping and comes complete with a 25 year warranty.
Use with Tiger Claw Pneumatic Installation Gun* for fastest possible installation
For a completely fastener-free surface, use with Cortex System for stairs, first, last and perimeter boards
TC-G Packaging Size
50 Sq Ft Box at 16” o.c. (90 Clips, 92 screws, and 1 driver bit)
500 Sq Ft Box at 16” o.c. (900 Clips)
TC-1 Softwood Hidden Deck Fastener
The Tiger Claw TC-1 clip system has been designed to hide fasteners in softwood decking boards such as pressure treated, cedar, or redwood decking. TC-1 is made of hardened carbon steel for outstanding corrosion resistance and is approved for use in ACQ and chemically treated lumber for long-term performance.
Design features include:
Simple three-step installation process results in a safe, secure, fastener-free decking surface
Clip drives flush to the decking, allowing boards to dry and shrink naturally, creating a consistent gapped look
Reduces wood splitting, wood rot and board cupping. Comes with 15 year warranty
Looking for a stainless steel option? Check out TC-2.
TC-1 Packaging Size
50 Sq Ft Box at 16” o.c. (90 Clips, 92 screws, and 1 driver bit)
TC-2 Stainless Steel Softwood Hidden Deck Fastener
The Tiger Claw TC-1 clip system has been designed to hide fasteners in softwood decking boards such as pressure treated, cedar, or redwood decking. TC-1 is made of hardened carbon steel for outstanding corrosion resistance and is approved for use in ACQ and chemically treated lumber for long-term performance.
Design features include:
Stainless Steel
Simple three-step installation process results in a safe, secure, fastener-free decking surface
Clip drives flush to the decking, allowing boards to dry and shrink naturally, creating a consistent gapped look
Reduces wood splitting, wood rot, and board cupping and comes complete with a 25 year warranty
TC-2 Packaging Size
50 Sq Ft Box at 16” o.c. (90 Clips, 92 screws, and 1 driver bit)
500 Sq Ft Box at 16” o.c. (900 Clips, 920 screws, and 4 driver bits)
TC-3 Composite, Mahogany & PVC Hidden Deck Fastener
The Tiger Claw TC-3 stainless steel clip system has been specifically designed to hide fasteners in composite, PVC or mahogany decking. TC-3 is made of 304 grade stainless steel and is approved for use in saltwater applications and ACQ or chemically treated lumber for long-term performance.
Design features include:
Stainless Steel
Simple three-step installation process results in a safe, secure, fastener-free decking surface
Spacer tabs on the clip automatically gap the decking 3/16” for a consistent look
The TC-3 reduces wood splitting, wood rot, and board cupping and comes complete with a 25 year warranty
For a completely fastener-free surface, when possible use with our Cortex System for stairs, first, last and perimeter boards
TC-3 Packaging Size
50 Sq Ft Box at 16” o.c. (90 Clips, 92 screws, and 1 driver bit)
500 Sq Ft Box at 16” o.c. (900 Clips, 920 screws, and 4 driver bits)
TC-4 Hardwood & IPE Hidden Deck Fastener
The Tiger Claw TC-4 stainless steel clip system has been specifically designed to hide fasteners in 3/4” or 5/4” x 4” hardwood decking. TC-4 is made of 304 grade hardened stainless steel and is approved for use in saltwater applications and ACQ or chemically treated lumber for long-term performance.
Design features include:
Stainless Steel
Simple three-step installation process results in a safe, secure, fastener-free decking surface
Spacer tabs on the clip automatically gap the decking 1/8” for a consistent look
The TC-4 reduces wood splitting, wood rot, and board cupping and comes complete with a 25 year warranty
TC-4 Packaging Size
35 Sq Ft Box at 16” o.c. (90 Clips, 92 screws, and 1 driver bit)
540 Sq Ft Box at 16” o.c. (1,400 Clips, 1,400 screws, and 8 driver bits)
TC-120 hardwood, Grooved Board Hidden Deck Fastener
The Tiger Claw TC-120 is the fastest, easiest way to hide fasteners in hardwood decking. The clip has been specifically designed to install 3/4” x 4” or 6” decking that is pre-grooved or grooved with the TC-120 slot cutter. The clip’s sharp prongs embed into the upper portion of the groove for strong holding power.
Design features include:
Stainless Steel
Includes #6 x 1 5/8” stainless steel screws
Spacer tabs on the clip automatically gap the decking 1/8th to 3/16ths for a consistent look
TC-120 reduces wood splitting, wood rot and board cupping. Comes with a 25 year warranty
TC-120 Packaging Size
50 Sq Ft (when using 5.5” decking)
35 Sq Ft (when using 3.5” decking at 16” o.c.)
Tiger Claw® Installation gun for grooved decking
The Tiger Claw Pneumatic Installation gun is the fastest way to install hidden fastening clips into grooved decking. The tool features a unique nose piece that holds clips in the correct position every time, firing a screw nail (Scrail) through the clip into the joist – fastening the deck board to the joist in one step. On average, this installation gun will install about 400 sq ft of decking in an hour. Fasten-Master is proud to offer a full lifetime warranty on this tool.
Design features include:
Full lifetime warranty with registration.
For use with ConnectClip for Clubhouse Decking, KleerKlip for Kleer Decking, Tiger Claw TC-G, TimberTech CONCEALoc, Trex HideAway, and more
Comes complete with owner’s manual, DVD, adjusting wrenches, and gun oil
Tiger Claw® Pneumatic Scrails for installation gun
Tiger Claw Pneumatic Scrail fasteners combine the speed of a nail and the holding power of a screw. This product has been specifically designed for use in the Tiger Claw Pneumatic Installation Tool for Tiger Claw hidden fastening clips such as TC-G. Once installed, the Scrail can be backed out with a number 1 or 2 Phillips driver bit if needed. Tiger Claw Pneumatic Scrail fasteners are approved for use in ACQ and chemically treated lumber.
Design features include:
Available in Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel
Combines speed of nail and power of a screw
Use with Tiger Claw Installation Gun
Pneumatic scrails packing sizes
500 Sq Ft Box at 16” o.c. (90 Clips, 92 screws, and 1 driver bit)
Tiger Claw® Slot Cutters for TC-G & TC-120
Tiger Claw slot cutters have been specifically designed to cut grooves into square edge decking to match the Tiger Claw TC-G (150) or TC-120 hidden fastening clips. For use with many hand held routing tools, simply route out the portion of the decking directly above the framing joists to create a perfectly positioned grooved to accept hidden fastening clips. These slot cutters feature carbide blades for long-term performance.
Design features include:
For use in various types of decking including capstock composites, composites, PVC, hardwoods and softwoods such as cedar or redwood
TC-G (150) Slot Cutter for 5/4” Decking.
TC-120 Slot Cutter for ¾” decking
Slot Cutter Packaging Size
TC-G | 1 Router Bit per unit
TC-120 | 1 Router Bit per unit
TC-G Butt Seam Clip
The TC-G Butt Seam Clip has been specifically designed for butt seam applications when building with the TC-G hidden fastening system. This clip has been designed as a mirror image of the TC-G clip allowing an installer to install two clips per joist at the butt seams.
Design features include:
Stainless Steel
All clips and screws included in every package
Spacer tabs on the clip automatically gap the decking 3/16” for a consistent look
Eliminates the need for sister joists
Helpful on special decking techniques such as picture framing, miters and general fastening of grooved decking
TC-G Butt Clip Packaging Size
20 Sq Ft Box at 12” o.c.
20 sq. ft. at 12” OC | 30 sq. ft. at 16” OC | 55 sq. ft. at 24” OC