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SplitStop Screws Granted Patent

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(Wheeling, IL – USA) Abbott-Interfast Corp/Titan Metal Werks, Inc., manufacturer of SplitStop™ High Performance screws has been granted patent #8,714,887, by the USPTO, for the industry’s first Composite Fascia Installation System.

The SplitStop Fascia Installation System employs the use of two specially designed components; a Fascia Bit and a head-painted, stainless steel Fascia Screw. Used together, our system allows installers to “hang” composite fascia boards on the rim-joists of a deck.   This patented installation method eliminates broken screws and fascia board buckling (warping, oil canning).   Our system eliminates job-site call-backs that result from shrinking rim-joist boards, and expanding composite fascia materials.

This opposing movement has plagued composite fascia board installers, consumers and manufacturers for years.  The solution, prior to our patented system, has been the use of an excessive number of screws resulting in a very unsightly appearance.  Titan’s simple change to installation technique looks clean, is quick, and saves on customer complaints.  SplitStop fascia screws are head-painted in five colors, plus white, to coordinate with most composite fascia boards.  Custom colors available upon request.

Executive Vice President Bob Baer states, “Our new fascia installation system demonstrates Titan’s efforts to meet the ever-changing needs of the deck-building industry with new and innovative solutions to commonly occurring jobsite problems.”  The installation system can be purchased from building material retailers under Titan’s SplitStop or TimberTech®’s TOPLoc™ brand names.  Website purchases are also available at www.splitstop.com.  

For further information visit www.splitstop.com or contact Mike Tipps, Sales Manager, toll free at: (888) 578-3273, outside the US by phone at: (847) 459-5369 or via email at: mtipps@splitstop.com.