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Starborn Industries is a second-generation, family-owned and operated business founded in 1961. Since its establishment, it has grown from a local provider to a national distributor. The company’s specialties include industry-leading fasteners specially created for the deck construction market.

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PLUG wood
Cap-Tor
DeckFast-metal
DeckFast-fascia
Headcote-SS
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Drilling Tools
Structural
PLUG Composite
Starborn Industries Pro Plug® for PVC & Composite

PRO PLUG® SYSTEM for PVC and Composite

Integrated Plug Fastening System for PVC/Composite Decks and PVC Trim

The Pro Plug® System for PVC and Composite is a superior and easy-to-install plug fastening system for PVC/Composite Decking and PVC Trim. Plugs are available for leading decking and trim products. 

The System consists of the following components:

1. Screws: Epoxy Coated Carbon Steel, Grades 305 or 316 Stainless Steel screws are available in various lengths (from 2" - 3"). All screws feature a star drive recess and are ACQ approved.

2. PVC/Composite Tool: This unique patented tool drives screws to the correct depth below the surface. It features a No Cam-Out Auto-Stop™ mechanism that prevents the screw from stripping and a free-spinning stop collar that protects the board.

3. Plugs: Made from actual PVC/Composite deck or trim material, they match perfectly.

Product Features

PVC/Composite Tool

Auto-Stop™ Mechanism
Once target depth is reached, the Auto-Stop™ mechanism inside the tool disengages the driver bit and stops the screw from driving further, preventing the screw recess from stripping.
Free Spinning Stop Collar
The free-spinning stop collar is fitted with a rubber O-ring to prevent damage to the work surface.
Special bits for Deck and Trim Applications
Driver bits used with the PVC/Composite Tool are replaceable. There are two types of driver bits: DECK bits and TRIM bits, each optimized for their specific application. Both PVC Tool packages and PVC Deck/Trim Kits include spare bits.

Fasteners

Stainless and Epoxy Coated Star Drive Fasteners:

Epoxy Coated Carbon Steel, Grades 305 or 316 Stainless Steel screws are available in various lengths (2" - 3"). All screws feature a star drive recess and are ACQ approved. When driven below the surface with the PVC Tool, both fasteners create a perfect hole for the plug without pre-drilling.

Plugs
Plugs are made from actual deck and trim board material, so the colour and grain match perfectly.
Starborn Industries Pro Plug® for PVC & Composite
PLUG wood
Starborn Industries Pro Plug for wood

PRO PLUG® SYSTEM for WOOD

Integrated Plug Fastening System for Hardwood Decks, Flooring and Woodworking

The Pro Plug® System for Wood is a superior and easy to install plug system for Wood Decking and Flooring consisting of two components:
1. Pro Plug Wood Decking/Flooring Kits: Plugs are made from actual face grain wood material, so they match perfectly, with many species to choose from. Screws are available in Stainless Steel for decking and zinc plated for flooring. The patented Pro Plug Glue Nozzle coats the side of the hole for maximum holding power (glue not included).
2. Pro Plug Tool for Wood: The patented tool pre-drills and counterbores perfectly match the system's screws and plugs.

NEW: Pro Plug for Wood Decking Kits are now available with fasteners in two lengths - 1-5/8" and 2-1/2" - and both Grades 305 and 316 stainless steel.

Starborn Pro Plug for WOOD

Product Features

Pro Plug Tool for Wood

Free Spinning Stop Collar with O-ring
The stop collar spins free of the drill and counterbore assembly, and is fitted with a rubber o-ring that prevents damage to the board surface. The hole is complete when the stop collar stops spinning.
Counterbore
The case hardened counterbore portion of the tool is designed to perfectly match the geometry of the System's specially designed fasteners and plugs.
Drill Bit
Drill bits feature Powerbolic fluting, which cuts through decking and flooring more than twice as fast as standard wood bits, even dense hardwoods. The Tool also comes packaged with a spare stub bit, designed for plug-only installations (with no fasteners).

Pro Plug Decking/Flooring Kits

Fasteners
Decking kits come with Grade 305 stainless steel, star drive, 8 x 2-1/2" plug fasteners. Flooring kits come with zinc plated, #2 square drive, 8 x 1-5/8" plug fasteners.
Pro Plug Glue Nozzle
The patented Pro Plug Glue Nozzle is designed to apply standard wood glue to the sidewalls of the hole created by the Pro Plug Tool for Wood, in order to achieve maximum holding power. The Nozzle attaches to any interior or exterior 4 or 8 ounce bottle of Titebond® wood glue and any 4, 8 or 16 ounce bottle of Elmer's® wood glue.
Face Grain Wood Plugs
Face grain wood plugs are available in many species. A unique chamfer and reduced flare angle offers easy insertion and an extremely tight fit with minimal to zero push-up from weathering. Plugs are inserted completely, with no need for sawing or chiseling.
Starborn Industries Pro Plug for wood
Cap-Tor
Starborn Industries Cap-Tor xd Screws

CAP-TOR® xd

Color Matched Screws for Composite and PVC Decking

Cap-Tor® xd screws are specifically designed to provide a clean, smooth and uniform finish in composite and PVC decking. They also work equally well in traditional composites. Cap-Tor xd is approved for use with all major deck brands.
Cap-Tor xd screws feature extra deep star drive recesses, undercut heads, reverse threads, tri-lobular shanks, Type 17 auger tips, and are available with either a color matched, epoxy-based polymer resin coating or in color matched Headcote® stainless steel (both Grades 305 and 316).
NEW: Starborn Introduces 2" Cap-Tor® xd Screw Designed for use in Rooftop Deck and Sleeper System Applications

Product Features

(1) Star Drive
Favored by professionals; extra deep recess reduces cam-out.
(2) Undercut Head
Cleanly penetrates the hard outer layer of capstock decking.
(3) Reverse Thread
Prevents mushrooming and other surface defects
(4) Tri-lobe Shank and Acute Thread Angle
For increased driving power and cleaner penetration through harder decking materials.
(5) Type 17 Auger Tip
For faster, easier entry; helps prevent splitting.
Starborn Industries Cap-Tor xd Screws

Applications and Usage Notes

Pre-drilling: Pre-drilling is not required (except as required by the decking manufacturer).
Perfectly Set Fasteners: To achieve a clean and uniform appearance, with screws set at a perfect and consistent depth below the surface, use the new Smart-Bit Deck Screw Depth Setter.
DeckFast-metal
Starborn Industries Deckfast metal screws

DECKFAST® Metal

Color Matched Screws for Composite, PVC and Hardwood Decking on Steel and Aluminum Framing

Deckfast® Metal screws are designed to attach composite, PVC and hardwood decking to steel and aluminum. It is the first line of deck screws designed specifically for this application.
Deckfast Metal screws are made of Grade 410 stainless steel and feature extra deep star drive recesses, undercut heads, drill points, and a color matched epoxy-based polymer resin coating over zinc plate.
NEW 12 x 2-3/8" version
Deckfast Metal is now available in a larger size for two-inch decking: 12 x 2-3/8". The original 1-5/8” long Deckfast Metal screw is the leading fastener for attaching one-inch decking materials to metal framing systems. The new 2-3/8” Deckfast Metal screw is the only product on the market designed for use with two-inch decking materials in this type of application.

Product Features

Material: 410 Stainless Steel with Epoxy-based Polymer Resin over Zinc Plate.
(1) Star Drive
Favored by professionals, extra deep recess reduces cam-out. 
(2) Undercut Head
Cleanly penetrates the hard outer layer of capstock and hardwood decking.
(3) Drill Point with Wings*
Drill point with wings increases the drill point's speed and effectiveness and prevents mushrooms and other decking surface defects. 
*Note: the 12 x 2-3/8" version does not have wings.
Starborn Industries Deckfast metal screws

Applications and Usage Notes

Decking and Metal Dimensions: The 10 x 1-5/8" version of Deckfast Metal is designed for decking materials with an actual thickness of ¾" to 1" attached to steel or aluminum* up to 12 gauge or two 14 gauge joists doubled up. The 12 x 2-3/8" version of Deckfast Metal is designed for decking materials with an actual thickness above 1" and up to 1-1/2" attached to steel or aluminum up to ¼" thick.

*Note: When using the 1-5/8" screw with thinner gauges of aluminum, ensure that the wings shear off cleanly by applying slightly more pressure during installation.

Pre-drilling: Pre-drilling is not required, even in hardwoods.

Perfectly Set Fasteners: To achieve a clean and uniform appearance, with screws set at a perfect and consistent depth below the surface, use the new Smart-Bit Deck Screw Depth Setter.

Corrosion Information: The combination of 410 Stainless Steel and Epoxy Coating provides good corrosion resistance; however, Deckfast Metal is not recommended for use in applications exposed to salt air, near large bodies of water, swimming pools or other areas where corrosion is likely to occur. For these applications, use Grade 316 Stainless Steel fasteners. 

DeckFast-fascia
Starborn Industries Deckfast fascia screws

DECKFAST® Fascia System

Composite and PVC Deck Fascia Fastening System

The Deckfast Fascia System is a complete solution to common problems caused by large amount of expansion and contraction of deck fascia boards. The system allows the fascia board to expand and contract around the fastener with changes in temperature and moisture.

The precisely engineered Deckfast® Fascia System includes the Fascia Tool and specially designed, color coated, Fascia Screws available in Headcote® stainless steel or epoxy coated carbon steel.
The Fascia System is designed to accommodate a significant expansion and contraction with many composite and PVC deck fascia boards. The pre-drilling tool creates an oversized hole for the Fascia Screw so that the fascia board hangs from the screw and can expand and contract without putting a large amount of force on the fastener.
Follow the decking manufacturer's recommendation when selecting stainless or epoxy coated fascia screws. In general, for applications where either corrosion or substantial amounts of expansion and contraction of the fascia material is a concern, use stainless Fascia Screws.
The Fascia System has been evaluated and approved by major decking manufacturers. See decking manufacturer's installation guides for changes to application instructions - with the improved performance of the Fascia System (compared to standard deck screws used to install fascia); fewer fasteners may be required.

Deckfast Fascia System

$37.17 - $136.93
Starborn DeckFast Fascia 1-7/8" screws (305 Stainless Steel)
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$25.27
Starborn Fascia Tool
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Product Features

Fascia Tool

(1) Free Spinning Stop Collar with O-ring
The stop collar spins free of the drill bit to prevent marring or burnishing of the fascia board surface.
(2) Anti-clog Debris Cavity
The cavity gathers waste material, keeping it clear of the countersink.
(3) Pre-set Countersink
The Fascia Tool matches the head diameter and countersinks depth of the Fascia Screw for the perfect hole and fit.
(4) Pre-set Shaft length
The overall hole depth is designed for fascia boards from 1/2" to 3/4" thick with the countersink.

Fascia Screws

(5) T-20 Star Drive Recesses
(6) Color Matched Stainless Steel and Epoxy Coated Steel
Fascia screws are available in various colors to match popular decking products. Stainless Fascia Screws are 9 x 1-7/8". Epoxy Coated Fascia Screws are 10 x 1-7/8".
(7) Type 17 Auger Tip
For faster, easier entry; it helps prevent splitting of treated lumber
Starborn Industries Deckfast fascia screws
Headcote-SS
Starborn Industries Smart Bit - Pre-drilling and Countersinking Tool for Decks and Woodworking

HEADCOTE® 305 and 316

Stainless Steel Screws with Color Coated Heads for Hardwood, Cedar, Redwood and Pressure Treated Decking

Flat head and Trim head stainless steel screws with color-coated heads. Available in a variety of colors to match popular decking products. The Smart-Bit creates a perfect home for matching Headcote screws, making it easy to achieve a clean and professional finish in hardwood-like ipe.
Headcote is available in various pack sizes; 100 pc, 350 pc, 1050 pc, 1750 pc. One Pound, Five Pound and 1500 pc Collated.

Applications and Usage Notes

  • Pressure Treated Decking: Flat head Headcote screws are recommended.
  • Hardwood Decking: Trim head Deckfast Stainless screws are recommended.
  • Pre-drilling: Pre-drilling is usually required for hardwoods. Smart-Bit Pre-drilling and Countersinking Tools are specifically designed to work together with Headcote 305 and 316 (as well as Starborn's Deckfast 305 and 316 deck screws) to create the perfect hole and perfect fit every time.
  • Perfectly Set Fasteners: To achieve a clean and uniform appearance, with screws set at a perfect and consistent depth below the surface, use the new Smart-Bit Deck Screw Depth Setter.

Product Features

Materials: Available in Grades 305 and 316 Stainless Steel
ACQ: Approved for use with ACQ treated lumber.
1. Headcote® with Star Drive
Color coated heads in colors to match popular decking products. Star drive recesses favored by professionals; extra deep recess reduces cam-out.
2. Trim Head with Nibs
For better countersinking.
3. Reinforced Flat Head with Nibs
For greater strength and better countersinking.
4. Type 17 Auger Tip
For faster, easier entry; helps prevent splitting.
Starborn Industries Headcote screws
Deckfast-SS
Starborn Industries Deckfast Stainless Screws

Deckfast® Stainless 305 and 316

Stainless Steel Screws for Hardwood, Cedar, Redwood and Pressure Treated Decking

Starborn offers a complete line of stainless deck fastening options, including deckfast Stainless 305 and 316 screws. Deckfast Stainless screws are available in both trim and flat head. Typical uses include fastening hardwood and cedar decking.

Deckfast® Stainless 305 and 316 screws for hardwood, cedar, redwood and pressure-treated decking are extremely versatile fasteners. These premium quality deck screws feature extra deep star drive recesses, Type 17 auger tips, trim heads or reinforced flat heads and are available in Grades 305 and 316 stainless steel for superior corrosion resistance.

Smart-Bit® compatible: Deckfast Stainless screws match the profiles of Smart-Bit Pre-drilling and Countersinking Tools. This product combination makes it easy to achieve a clean and professional finish for materials that require pre-drilling, especially hardwoods.

Drilling Tools
Starborn Industries Drilling Tools

Starborn Deck and Woodworking drilling tools

Starborn manufactures various Drilling tools for a professional finish when installing Starborn fasteners in multiple applications.

Structural
$22.78 - $493.92
Starborn Structural F23
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STRUCTURAL F23 Deck Ledger / Multipurpose

APPLICATION

Starborn® Structural F23 screws are designed for heavy duty framing applications including decking, fencing, pergolas, landscape timbers, timber framing, and more. They are fully tested and code compliant alternatives to traditional lag screws and through-bolts, with no pre-drilling required. These versatile screws feature a low-profile flat head design that minimizes interference with connectors and finish materials, a unique Tri-Forge® point for reduced driving torque, and a high-adhesion exterior grade coating. The 4″ and 5″ lengths are specifically designed for code compliant deck ledger attachments.


FEATURES

IRC/IBC code compliant

No pre-drilling

Comparable to 1/2″ lag screws

0.23″ shank diameter

T40 star drive head eliminates cam-out

Tri-Forge® Point provides a fast start, minimal splitting, and reduced driving torque

Speed-Knurl™ reduces friction on the unthreaded shank for faster installation

Black exterior grade coating has high-adhesion and is an ACQ approved alternative to hot-dip galvanized coatings

    CODE COMPLIANCE REPORTS

    • Fastener Properties and Design Values (DrJ TER 1703-05
    • Deck Ledger and Ledger to Stud Applications (DrJ TER 1703-01)
    • Cladding Attachment Through Foam Sheathing (DrJ TER 1703-04)
    • Multi-Ply Applications (DrJ TER 1703-03)

    STRUCTURAL F19 Multipurpose

    APPLICATION

    Starborn® Structural F19 screws are designed for heavy duty framing applications that include decking, pergolas, fencing, timber frame, SIP panels, log home construction and other general applications. Available in lengths from 2-7/8″ to 16″, these multipurpose screws feature a unique Tri-Forge® point for faster installation than traditional lag screws and a low-profile flat head designed to countersink easily. Fully tested and code compliant, they require no pre-drilling and are finished with a high-adhesion exterior grade coating.


    FEATURES

      IRC/IBC code compliant

      No pre-drilling

      Comparable to 3/8″ lag screws

      0.19″ shank diameter

      T30 star drive head eliminates cam-out

      Tri-Forge® Point provides a fast star, minimal splitting, and reduced driving torque

      Speed-Knurl™ reduces friction on the unthreaded shank for faster installation

      Black exterior grade coating has high-adhesion and is an ACQ approved alternative to hot-dip galvanized coatings

      CODE COMPLIANCE REPORTS

      • Fastener Properties and Design Values (DrJ TER 1703-05)
      • Cladding Attachment Through Foam Sheathing (DrJ TER 1703-04)
      • Multi-Ply Applications (DrJ TER 1703-03)
      $21.41 - $547.97
      Starborn Structural F19
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      $27.16 - $422.44
      Starborn Structural H23
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      STRUCTURAL  H23 Deck Ledger

      APPLICATION
      Starborn® Structural H23 screws are specifically designed to attach deck ledgers to rim joists. They are fully tested and code compliant alternatives to traditional lag screws and through-bolts, with no pre-drilling required. Structural H23 screws feature a hex washer head for maximum drivability, a unique Tri-Forge® point for reduced driving torque, and a high-adhesion exterior grade coating. Complete fastening instructions are available in the Deck Ledger to Rim Joist Technical Guide. Structural H23 screws can also be used in a variety of other code compliant wood-to-wood connections.

      FEATURES

      IRC/IBC code compliant

      No pre-drilling

      Comparable to 1/2″ lag screws

      0.23″ shank diameter

      3/8″ hex head for maximum drivability

      Tri-Forge® Point provides a fast start, minimal splitting, and reduced driving torque

      Speed-Knurl™ reduces friction on

      the unthreaded shank for faster installation

      Black exterior grade coating has high-adhesion and is an ACQ approved alternative to hot-dip galvanized coatings


      CODE COMPLIANCE REPORTS
      • Fastener Properties and Design Values (DrJ TER 1703-05)
      • Deck Ledger and Ledger to Stud Applications (DrJ TER 1703-01)
      STRUCTURAL  H19  Truss to Top Plate / Multipurpose

      APPLICATION
      Starborn® Structural H23 screws are specifically designed to attach deck ledgers to rim joists. They are fully tested and code compliant alternatives to traditional lag screws and through-bolts, with no pre-drilling required. Structural H23 screws feature a hex washer head for maximum drivability, a unique Tri-Forge® point for reduced driving torque, and a high-adhesion exterior grade coating. Complete fastening instructions are available in the Deck Ledger to Rim Joist Technical Guide. Structural H23 screws can also be used in a variety of other code compliant wood-to-wood connections.

      FEATURES
      IRC/IBC code compliant
      No pre-drilling
      Comparable to 3/8″ lag screws
      0.19″ shank diameter
      5/16″ hex head for maximum drivability
      Tri-Forge® Point provides a fast star, minimal splitting, and reduced driving torque
      Speed-Knurl™ reduces friction on the unthreaded shank for faster installation
      Black exterior grade coating has high-adhesion and is an ACQ approved alternative to hot-dip galvanized coatings

      CODE COMPLIANCE REPORTS
      • Fastener Properties and Design Values (DrJ TER 1703-05)
      • Truss or Rafter to Top Plate and Bottom Plate to Rim Board (DrJ TER 1703-02)
      $21.41 - $376.75
      Starborn Structural H19
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