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FastenMaster Cortex No. 2 in. X 2 in. L Square Trim Head Deck Screws and Plugs Kit

Hidden-fastener deck screws with matching plugs for a clean, screw-free-looking deck surface, packed in bulk for full jobs.
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About Product Overview

FastenMaster's Cortex system pairs a 2" trim-head deck screw with matching color plugs, so the fastener disappears into the board instead of leaving a visible screw head. That's the whole point of this contractor pack: clean, professional-looking deck surfaces without the puttied-over look of face-screwed boards. The coarse thread pulls decking down tight and holds in wood, and the square drive keeps the bit from camming out mid-drive, which matters when you're working through a 5-lb bucket of these on a big job.

This is a bulk contractor pack, not a small retail box, so it's built for crews and serious DIYers tackling a full deck rather than a quick repair. Made in Taiwan and sold under the FastenMaster brand's Cortex line, it's suited to composite or wood decking where a hidden-fastener finish is the goal.

  • Length: 2 inches
  • Head type: Trim head
  • Drive style: Square
  • Thread type: Coarse
  • Callout size: No. 2
  • Packaging: 5-lb contractor bucket, includes matching plugs

The Details Specifications

Brand Fastenmaster
UPC 608309430919
Case Pack Quantity 4 per case
Retail Unit Quantity 1
Dimensions (L × W × H) 10 × 8 × 5
Weight 4 lbs
Country of Origin TAIWAN
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