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Specification Hub

Fastener performance starts with correct specification – too often, poor quality or incorrect fasteners are used. With our specification services, you can specify with confidence – from bespoke technical advice to downloadable CAD drawings, we have the solution to your specification challenges.

Download our building envelope fastener specification guide

We have developed a specification guide to set out the basic principles of fastener performance in terms of material make-up, durability, and aesthetics.

Together with guidance on the requirements of system applications, this guide will help you navigate the relevant standards and regulations - with a checklist to work through when developing written specifications.

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View our range of brochures and guides

Fixfast specialises in the design, manufacture and supply of fasteners and components to the building envelope. This focus has enabled us to develop specialist knowledge which we use to help us to develop industry-leading products and services.

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We work with NBS

From selecting our products on Source to collaborating with us in Chorus, our integration with NBS gives you a smoother specification experience.

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CPD

We’re committed to helping architects and specifiers by providing Continuing Professional Development seminars – online, at your offices, or through one of our webinars.

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Assistance with the writing of fastener and ancillary product specifications.

End-to-end support including fastener selection guidance, installation guidance, and on-site testing.

Technical information and documents (e.g. CAD files and data sheets) for Fixfast's products.

Preparation of fixing-related calculations specific to the project (e.g. windload calculations, façade calculations & tapered schemes).

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Making fastener selection easy

Browse our extensive library of selector guides, giving you specific details of all the fasteners and accessories required to fix and seal each particular system, including:

  • Bemo

  • Eurobond

  • Firth Steels

  • Kingspan Insulated Panels

  • Kingspan Steel Building Solutions

  • Metsec

  • Garland R-MER

  • Tata

  • Trimo

Our range of selector guides give you specific details of all the fasteners and accessories required to fix and seal each particular system.

These can be obtained from our sales office as hard copy or can be downloaded here

Industry overview brochures
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Sheeting and Cladding

Our complete sheeting and cladding fastener systems are suitable for every type of build-up and application in both internal and external environments. The Fixfast range is compliant with all BS EN 9223:2012 corrosivity classes and can be used for the most demanding applications, such as marine environments, cold stores and swimming pools.

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Facade and Rainscreen

Our rainscreen support systems are the complete engineered solution for securely fixing rainscreens from substrate to skin. Based on the specific demands of your project, we will put together a package of best-in-class components - including substrate fasteners, the substructure and facade fasteners - so you can deliver cost-effective, compliant, secure and durable rainscreens for your clients.

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Living Roof

It is clear to see why living roofs are growing in popularity. By reducing heating costs while also creating an urban space for wildlife to thrive, living roofs hit the economy + ecology sweet spot. In addition, planning policies are increasingly calling for the inclusion of wall and site planting, including roofs and walls where feasible.

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Flat Roof and Drainage

The Fixfast product portfolio includes flat roof fastening systems to securely fix many roof build-ups to a variety of substrates, robust roof drainage systems to suit most flat roof membranes and a substantial range of other rooftop products essential to completing the weatherproofing.

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Skills hub
Visit our educational resource to answer your fastener related application questions. From basic application advice to advanced technical details, we have the answers to the industry's frequently asked questions.
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A guide to tooling for sheeting and cladding
  • Sheeting & Cladding
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Can I use carbon steel fasteners for timber battens or studs?
  • Rainscreen & Façades
  • Sheeting & Cladding

The Fixfast warranty

Maximum Reliability, Minimum Fuss

We have long realised that there is a liability 'gap' between manufacturers of proprietary building envelope systems and the manufacturers of the fasteners used to attach and secure these systems.

Drawing on over 45 years' experience in the industry, we aim to close this gap to give you complete confidence in our products.

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Certified. Assured.

Certified products are part of our commitment to quality – we have a promise to provide assured products that perform at their best – first time, every time.

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