Podcasts

View or download fastener installation podcasts. See right first time installation and meet building regulations.

Our new Podcasts will help ensure your designs are fully compliant with new regulations. From 6th April 2008 Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Ratings became mandatory for all non-residential buildings over 10,000m2. Choosing the correct fasteners and sealants is more important than ever.

Tutorial 1 - Pink Strip 25 year Warranted pink strip A+ butyl Airtightness around the joints and overlaps is crucial in metal-clad buildings. With Pink Strip sealants from SFS intec you get a unique 25-year warranty, which means peace of mind for both you and your client. Make sure you play it safe.
Tutorial 2 - ISO-TAK Thermally broken Single-Ply fastener ISO-TAK RP fasteners from SFS intec deliver optimal thermal resistance and energy efficiency. What’s more, you don’t need excessive insulation with this thermal break fastener. Choose the right fasteners and make sure your design performs to standard.
Tutorial 3 - Thick to thin fastener Ensure the integrity of your design Top Hat to Deck fasteners from SFS intec eliminate stripping of the metal deck during installation. This means secure long term performance and peace of mind from the building envelope. Make sure you’re specifying the right products.
Tutorial 4 - SDK SDK Aluminium standing seam halter fastener Rapid installation can leave your building vulnerable. SFS intec’s SDK fasteners detach when optimum torque is reached, preventing over-driving in the metal sheet and thread stripping.
Tutorial 5 - SLP side lap fastener Airtight clamping fastener SFS intec clamping fasteners eliminate the traditional problems of over-driving and stripping out that cause air leakage and water ingress at the end and sidelaps.
Tutorial 6 - SDTP composite Composite Panel fasteners The self-drilling SFS intec fastener, purposely designed for fixing composite panels, drills and clamps correctly every time irrespective of the application build up.
Tutorial 7 - Topdek helical fasteners Ward Topdek helical fastener The SD10 Topdek fastener, designed specifically for Ward’s Topdek insulation panels, incorporates an integral core cutter. It eliminates the need to cut and replace the core separately, saving time and ensuring an airtight seal.
Tutorial 8 - ISO-TAK Sika Trocal Thermally broken fastener A new generation of fasteners designed to be installed quickly and efficiently, with a thermal break to prevent heat loss through all metal fasteners.
Rapid installation of ISO-TAK fasteners Ensuring 'right first time' installation is crucial to saving time and money on site. View our podcast showing the rapid installation of thermally broken ISO-TAK flat roofing fasteners.