Who is our facade support system a good fit for?
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- Date: 01 Nov 2023
We believe that the Fixfast façade support system is unique when compared to other standard façade support systems in the industry today. You might be wondering if purchasing our helping hand system is good for your project - read on to find out if we're a good fit for you.
We're a good fit for you if you're:
looking for a quality system
wanting full technical backup and advice
needing simplicity and ease of use on-site
planning on versatility and strength within your façade system
If you're looking for a quality system then the Fixfast façade system can help
Our façade support system is the complete package, made up of high-performance brackets and rails, and certified fasteners and anchors. With brackets available in aluminium, A2/304 and A4/316 grade stainless steel, the system can be used in almost any application in any configuration - quality materials make for long-term durability, strength, and ultimately, peace of mind.
We know cost is a big deal when it comes to facade components - thanks to the strength of the unique patented SPIDI® Max brackets, potentially fewer brackets are needed per square metre, ensuring maximum quality and performance for minimum cost.
But although component costs matter, the bigger cost is that of installation time and ease of use on-site. Reducing the number of brackets required will reduce the labour needed to carry out all the operations associated with each individual bracket - so the savings become exponential. The simplicity realised through using the same bracket for all applications (whether a fixed or sliding point), removes the potential for confusion and installation errors.
Reliable technical advice and fast turnaround times
From tender to installation, our technical team can undertake the calculations and drawings you need quickly and accurately, and provide you with technical advice you can trust.
If you need a quick, indicative cost, our team has a tool that can provide an overall quote for you within a few hours.
Detailed quotes can be undertaken specifically for your project, and we'll support you right through to prompt on-site delivery from our large stock-holding here in the UK: we have the set-up you need to keep your project moving.
Simple, speedy installation
The system is configured to ensure quick and easy installation while maintaining the accuracy required for structural security.
We recognise that when installing facades, small savings add up to big benefits. So, components have been designed and packaged to make installation on-site easier and quicker.
Brackets and rails can be clipped together prior to fixing, allowing adjustments to the substructure to be made before the rail is finally in place
The system can allow adjustments up to 35mm to compensate for variations in the substrate
Brackets are pre-assembled with thermostop pads to prevent thermal bridging
A strong, versatile system
The Fixfast bracket and rail system has been tested in compliance with current standards and regulations, and is third-party accredited - including to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification.
All of the components are non-combustible, so their use supports the pursuit of an installation with an A1 graded classification for reaction to fire.
Secure attachment is also ensured using our certified fasteners and anchors. All components - brackets, rails, and fasteners - are manufactured from high-quality aluminium or stainless steel for long-term durability and strength.
One bracket design means that SPIDI Max brackets are engineered for both fixed and sliding points, and can be used for vertical and horizontal installation configurations. Suitable for fixing to a wide range of substrates, the brackets are available in a range of sizes - allowing for contoured elevations, and accommodating a range of cladding zone/cavity depths - from 80mm to 946mm. Flexibility means that these brackets can be used for wall cladding, soffits, or ceilings - the unique ribbed bracket allows systems to be engineered for heavier loads, or lightweight panels.
Stainless steel brackets offer a low thermal conductivity system, helping reduce the thickness of insulation required.
In summary: if you're looking for a cost-effective, flexible façade system that is backed up by technical expertise - and takes complexity out of the equation, then we'd love to work with you.
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