Speed and ease of use

Elevation Cable Rail by Barrette Outdoor Living

RDI Elevation Rail comes in pre-assembled kits that can install 38% faster than the leading competition. The RDI Elevation Rail requires no special tools or fasteners and is unlike any other cable railing system on the market, the company says. The system features a patent pending “OneTen” built-in centralized system that eliminates the need to tension each cable individually. There’s also a decreased need for seasonal adjustments.

Offering a modern, industrial design and a continuous top rail for both level and stair applications, this horizontal cable railing offers unobstructed views and can be used indoors or outdoors.

The railing won the “Most Innovative Building Materials” category in this year’s Best of IBS Awards. BarrettOutdoorLiving.com

Kebony Click-in Cladding System

This Click-in system combines Kebony’s long-lasting wood cladding with the Grad Mini Rail for a faster cladding install without the hassle and uncertainty of traditional hidden fastening methods. Click-in Cladding is a new rainscreen system that utilizes a special cladding profile, expressly designed for the Grad Mini Rail system, which precisely locks the Kebony Cladding Board into place quickly and easily. US.Kebony.com

Door Stud

This product from Door Stud LLC took home “Best in Show” in the National Association of Home Builders Best of IBS awards. It works with all doors, and easily allowing one person to roll it into a door, (including prehung product) into rough openings, and level them into position.

At IBS, judges liked the simplicity, cost, durability and ease of use of the product. Plus it speeds up the door installation task considerably, while reducing man hours at the job site. TheDoorStud.com

FastenMaster, a division of OMG, Inc., introduced VersaLOK , a heavy-duty structural wood screw for use on a wide range of interior and exterior wood-towood applications including angle bracing, retaining walls, and carrying beam connections.

The versatile VersaLOK, the latest addition to the company’s LOK line of structural wood fasteners, provides the strength of a ½-inch lag bolt, with the installation ease and speed of a LOK. The new fastener is designed with a flat head for flush installation and features a TORX ttap drive system for wobble-free installation.

In addition, heavy-duty VersaLOK fasteners are engineered to deliver maximum strength and provide an aggressive three-inch thread design for greater holding power. The result is a fastener with higher shear strength than ½-inch lag bolts and, as with all LOK line fasteners, installs quickly without pre-drilling.

VersaLOK fasteners are available in 6-, 8- and 10-inch lengths and are IBC/IRC code compliant (ICC-ES ESR1078), ACQ approved, and offer FastenMaster’s exclusive ProjectLife coating guaranteed for the life of the project.

“VersaLOK is the latest addition to our category-creating LOK Line of structural fasteners,” said Nikki Long, structural business unit director. “VersaLOK’s ProjectLife coating is guaranteed for the life of the project and speaks to the quality of

Hillman Bore-Fast Screw & Anchor In One Bore-Fast is the best one-piece anchor for fastening into drywall and masonry materials. The sharp point quickly drives through drywall and easily penetrates both wood and metal studs. The wide aggressive thread pattern ensures a strong hold in drywall and creates stronger shear and pullout strength in multiple materials such as masonry and concrete.

Fastening into concrete, brick, block, and plaster requires a pre-drilled 3/16” hole. Each package includes a #2 bit and 3/16” drill bit. Bore-Fast anchors meet or exceed drywall load values versus most competing drywall anchors. They are rated to hold up to 50 lbs. in drywall and 200lbs. in concrete.

“Moving away from the single product for a single application means that we are able to provide multiple solutions with a single product for pros and DIYers alike,” said Tim Ferguson, VP of product management for Hillman Solutions. HillmanGroup.com

Builders and contractors now have a new fastening solution with the launch of SPAX composite deck screws, a new addition to the family of SPAX Engineered Fasteners and the SPAX Deck Solution Center category of products.

“We know deck and outdoor living spaces continue to be a priority for our customers and end-users,” said Robert Yates, SPAX associate product manager. “Whether using traditional wood or low-maintenance composite decking, builders now have more SPAX fastener options — and colors to get the job done right.” SPAX composite deck screws are engineered with an undercut head to prevent mushrooming and provide a clean finish into PVC, capstock, and composite deck boards. They come in seven colors to match common composite deck board shades. A color-matching tool on the SPAX website allows users to match the SPAX composite deck screw to the color of their deck.

SPAX composite deck screws also include reverse upper thread that clears away excess material; a T20 T-star drive for positive bit engagement; and HCR coating that is IRC/IBC code compliant for use in treated lumber and exterior exposure condition 3 (general construction). SPAX composite deck screws are available in 75-ct, 350-ct, and 1750-ct quantities. SPAX.US

Known for delivering innovative tools and fasteners for deck builders, National Nail’s CAMO brand takes its product innovation to a new level with a new line of high-performance structural screws. Certified IRC/IBC code compliant and rigorously third-party tested and certified by DrJ Engineering, CAMO Structural Screw applications include the deck substructure, internal framing, ledger and general construction. Engineered to start fast without pre-drilling, drive smooth, and hold strong, CAMO’s screw designs create the best structural fastener available. All structural screws feature CAMO’s proprietary PROTECH ULTRA 4 coating, a four-layer system for industry-leading corrosion resistance and tested two times longer than industry standards. The Ledger, Multi-ply and Truss screws also do double-duty, requiring fewer fasteners per job and less SKUs for dealers. Unlike most structural screws, all CAMO structural screws can be used for interior and exterior projects. Camofasteners.com

The Grip-Rite Ninja Hidden Deck Fastener brings strength, stability and speed to grooved deck board installations. A patent-pending design features Compression Fit levers that hold the clip in place for faster installation, while the serrated teeth hold boards in place after installation.

Also, Grip-Rite Structural Screws offer reliable solutions for decks, fences, pergolas, and other exterior projects With a range of coatings and warranties lasting from 10 years to the life of the project, Grip-Rite exterior screws come in multiple colors and package sizes to accommodate projects large and small. A 3-digit, ICC recognized code is stamped into the head for easy spec reference and a load value chart is conveniently located on every package. A great replacement for lag screws, Grip-Rite Structural Screws are approved for use in treated lumber in exterior wood structural application. Type 17-point course thread allows easy, quick penetration into wood — no pre-drilling required. The premium PrimeGuard Plus coating ensures screws will last throughout a project’s lifetime. Grip-Rite.com