Minor Details, Major Consequences

If, as a business, we tell people we’re in construction, they always want to know what we’ve built. They’re interested in flagship projects, the challenges overcome, and the big architectural statement being made. So, we explain that our specialism is the fasteners that have made a façade project possible, and they nod politely, no doubt thinking we’ve been bigging ourselves up.

We haven’t.

It’s true that if we are talking about the overall physical size of our products, something like a fastener for a composite panel is small, but it can have a significant impact both on the build process and the success and longevity of the entire project.

If you don’t pay attention to the small things, the consequences can be catastrophic.

That, in a way, is why we’re proud to say that we’re in construction because our fasteners, screws and other fixings make a dramatic difference in a wide range of projects from rainscreen cladding and louvres to solar shading installations.

Sourcing the ideal fixings in the first place will save money in the long run. What’s more, it will protect your reputation for the quality of your work and your attention to detail.

So what exactly is the right fastener?

This is where our expertise shines. Firstly, we have self-drilling, self-tapping screws with high tensile strength. Then we have a range engineered for a wide range of build-up thicknesses, with options suitable for cold or hot-rolled mild steels. We hold Bi-Met stainless-steel options for aluminium substrates which mitigates the risk of electrogalvanic corrosion. If you’re building in a coastal or marine environment, no problem – we’ve got the ideal solution.

And if you’re not sure what you need, just talk to us. We’ll be delighted to help.

The thing is, construction is a serious business and it’s no exaggeration to say that cutting corners can cost lives. But even if there’s been no attempt to economise, choosing the wrong fittings can have dreadful consequences. Each component we supply is dwarfed by the overall scale of the project it’s used on. Nevertheless, it plays a critical role. That’s why we get the job right. That’s why you can rely on Paradigme.