Equator Hidden Fastener Features and Benefits
Equator® hidden fasteners offer features and benefits beyond their ability to accommodate the expansion and contraction on the length and width that naturally occurs with composite decking. Equator is an innovative hidden deck fastener for grooved composite deck boards.
Concealed
Equator hidden deck fasteners create a beautiful-looking deck that is virtually blemish free. The fastener’s stainless steel screw features a black head which blends with the shadows between deck boards—giving the appearance of a fastener-free decking surface.
Barefoot-friendly
Minimally exposed to ensure a smooth, eye-catching deck surface that’s "barefoot-friendly."
Compatibility
Compatible with composite decking products that have a 5/32” edge groove.
Quick Installation
The Equator composite decking hidden fastener fits into the groove on each side of the deck board to eliminate pre-drilling and can be quickly installed in three easy steps .
Eliminates Guesswork
Automatically gaps at the proper spacing to make installation even easier.
Versatile
They are designed for use with Latitudes slotted composite decking or other composite decking products that have a 5/32” groove to accommodate Equator hidden fasteners.
Unique Design
The Equator hidden fastener’s Y-shaped “gap wings” let boards expand and contract to prevent buckling. The patented fastener’s unique design helps deliver automatic, consistent alignment of deck boards for beautiful results and huge savings.

