FASTAP's self-drilling feature is the single most startling difference among FASTAP and other competitive screw products. The POWER POINT actually creates a perfectly sized pilot hole as the screw is being installed, greatly reducing installation time. No predrilling is needed even in hardwoods or close-to-the-edge situations.

In fact, hardwoods, or super-seasoned softwoods (like those found in a 25 or 30 year old house) is where FASTAP Self-Drilling screws really show their complete installation superiority over and above other screw products.

The FastenMaster LTS, is one complete kit to make all four of these code conforming connections. Each LTS bracket attaches an individual deck joist to a structural framing member of the house.

The NLB Fastening System is designed for connecting the top plate of non-load bearing walls to trusses or joists above. It allows for vertical movement of the trusses while providing lateral stability to the wall.

• The top plate of non-load bearing walls must be connected at the top to resist the code-required lateral loading of 5 pounds per square foot of wall area
• A gap must be left between the wall and the truss or joist to allow for vertical movement due to live loads and seasonal changes
• If built without a gap, loads can be transferred onto these walls that could cause serviceability issues leading to callbacks
• Currently this type of gapped connection requires a clip that must be installed from above the plate and sometimes from both sides of the truss