Fastener

Abstract

An apparatus for securing a wall cladding panel against a wall structure member comprising a plate fastenable to the wall structure member and at least one elongate blade extending from the plate for embedding within the wall cladding panel. The apparatus may further comprise at least one flexible flap extending from the elongate blade for retaining the blade within the wall panel. The elongate blades spaced apart from each lengthwise and in a direction transverse to their lengths. The plate may further include at least one bore for passing a fastener therethrough for securing the plate to the wall structure member. The plate may include at least one spike extending from a rear surface of the plate for embedding within the wall structure member.

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