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SIDELoc™ for Advanced PVC

Hidden fastener system with superior holding power that requires no pre-drilling for installation. SIDELoc provides a fastener-free surface by pulling the board to the joist from the side of the board.

SIDELoc is designed exclusively for installing Advanced PVC square shoulder, capped polymer deck boards in multi-Width Decking in narrow (3.5”), standard (5.5”), and wide (7.25”) widths.

Designed for Advanced PVC square shoulder boards only.

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Requires No Pre-drilling

Easy to install, while adding strength and installation integrity to the finished deck.

Discreet Finish

A fastener-free surface preserves your deck’s design.

Available in:

1-7/8” 304 Stainless Steel
• 100 sq. ft. (350 screws, 1 driver bit)
• 200 sq. ft. (700 screws, 2 driver bits)
• 500 sq. ft. (1750 screws, 2 driver bits)

2-3/8” 316 Stainless Steel
• 100 sq. ft. (350 screws, 1 driver bit)
• 200 sq. ft. (700 screws, 2 driver bits)
• 500 sq. ft. (1750 screws, 2 driver bits)

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Can SIDELoc be used with TimberTech Composite composite deck boards?

No, SIDELoc is ONLY for use with TimberTech Advanced PVC capped polymer deck boards and should NOT be used with Composite deck boards or Reliaboard.

Can SIDELoc be used with grooved decking?

No, SIDELoc is only compatible with TimberTech Advanced PVC square-shouldered deck boards.

What tools are required for installing SIDELoc?

All you need to get started is a variable speed drill and the correct SIDELoc Guide(s), sold separately:

  • For standard 5.5″ decking, use the SIDELoc 5-1/2″ Guide
  • For narrow 3.5″ decking, use the SIDELoc 3-1/2″ Guide
  • For wide 7.25″ decking, use the SIDELoc 5-1/2″ Guide with a 7-1/4″ Extension piece
Can SIDELoc be used with Vintage MAX and Harvest MAX products?

SIDELoc 2-3/8″ fasteners can be used to install 1.5″ thick Vintage MAX and Harvest MAX boards. SIDELoc 1-7/8″ fasteners should NOT be used with MAX boards as the shorter screw does not provide enough thread embedment into the joist.

Should I purchase SIDELoc 1-7/8" or 2-3/8" fasteners?

SIDELoc 1-7/8″ fasteners are made from 304 stainless steel and suitable for most installations of 1″ thick square-shouldered TimberTech Advanced PVC decking, including narrow, standard, and wide-width boards.

SIDELoc 2-3/8″ fasteners are made from marine grade 316 stainless steel, making them more suitable for corrosive environments and coastal applications. The 2-3/8″ screws are also required for installing 1.5″ thick Vintage MAX and Harvest MAX boards.

Is there anything special that I need to know about using SIDELoc with Advanced PVC narrow (3 ½”) or wide-width (7 ¼”) deck boards?

Two fasteners are required at every board-to-joist intersection, regardless of deck board width. The correct SIDELoc Guide(s) must be purchased to ensure proper screw position and deck board spacing.

Can SIDELoc be used with your TimberTech Advanced PVC line of porch boards (e.g. T&G boards)?

SIDELoc 2-3/8″ can be used to fasten Advanced PVC porch boards (see TimberTech Advanced PVC Porch Boards Installation Guide for more details). SIDELoc 1-7/8″ fasteners and SIDELoc Guides are not compatible with Advanced PVC porch.

Can SIDELoc be used in vertical applications? For example, when using deck boards as cladding on the side of a house or building?

No, we do not recommend SIDELoc for vertical applications (i.e. decking as cladding).

Can SIDELoc be used with PVC or capped polymer decking manufactured by another decking company?

No, SIDELoc was engineered specifically for TimberTech Advanced PVC capped polymer decking. We do not recommend or warrant the use of SIDELoc with any competitive decking product.

I have seen similar fasteners online or at my local lumberyard (e.g. CAMO). Are these fasteners OK to use with TimberTech Advanced PVC decking boards?

No, the CAMO Edge system and similar competitive fastening systems are not compatible with TimberTech AZEK boards. SIDELoc fasteners were designed with a sharp point tip optimized for Advanced PVC boards, feature aggressive reverse threads to prevent pigtails, are installed with automatic 1/8″ board spacing using the SIDELoc Guide, and are covered by TimberTech’s product and labor warranties.

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