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Gridtite Spacer Systems.
Gridtite GT.
- Used for roofing and vertically laid wall sheets
- New build & refurbishment
- Lightweight bar & bracket system
- Easy to install & cost effective
- Non combustible
- Aids the compliance of buildings with Part L
Gridtite GP+.
- Used for horizontally laid wall sheets
- Suits any cladding rail spacing
- GP+ bars up to 4 meters long
- User friendly high strength design
- Secure fixing detail
- Easily aligned using guide ribs
Gridtite
For all new build and refurbishment applications Gridtite is a long established, class leading spacer system with a proven track record. Tested extensively by independent laboratories and supported by a full technical package. Gridtite is ideal for roofing and wall cladding where the spacer system runs horizontally* across the wall or roof, supporting ‘top to bottom’ sheeting.
Gridtite is a lightweight bar and bracket system that is designed to provide a controlled space between the inner and outer metal sheets that make up “twin skin” site assembled roofing and walling systems. Insulation goes into this space – usually either a glass fibre or rock fibre quilt.
Gridtite is easy to install, strong and stable when sheeted over; is durable and easy to relocate or alter if the need arises. It is easy for self-drilling fasteners to drill into, but provides good fastener grip to resist pull-out loads. Gridtite has very little effect on the thermal performance of the insulation, which assists the building in complying with Part L of the building regulations. COSHH and product data sheets are available for downloading here.
* for wall sheeting that runs horizontally, use the Gridtite GP system.
Standard Bracket
Manufactured from 1.55mm high tensile galvanised steel to BS EN 10346-S390+Z275 incorporating stiffening ribs and vapour seal pad/thermal insulator. Heights available 60–220mm generally in 10mm increments. Other heights can be produced by arrangement.
Brackets are boxed in varying quantities depending upon size; every box features simple, pictorial fitting instructions.
Ultra Bracket
Due to thermal performance requirements, the depth of insulation specified has increased over the years. With this in mind Fixing Point designed and developed the Ultra Bracket.
The design adds strength & stability to the bracket which allows for depths of up to 400mm without the need for additional support brackets.
Manufactured from 1.55mm high tensile galvanised steel to BS EN 10346-S450+Z275.
Heights avaialable: 140 – 400mm generally in 10mm increments.
Brackets are boxed in varying quantities depending upon size; every box features simple, pictorial fitting instructions.
Gridtite Bar
Manufactured from 1.25mm high tensile hot-dip galvanised steel to BS EN – 10346-S390GD+Z275 incorporating a 40mm spigot end for easy on-site connection to form a continuous level support.
Corrugations along its length give strength, stiffness and optimum screw pull out performance.
Lengths 1, 2, 3 & 3.6m (effective cover). Bar weight = 1kg/m.
The bar length we quote is the finished ‘fitted’ length and ignores the 40mm joint. A pre-punched hole in both ends allows accurate alignment and, by inserting a fastener, a means to lock the lengths together in a more positive manner than a punched tab.
Gridtite GP+.
Gridtite GP+ is a lightweight bar and bracket system that is truly General Purpose. It is designed to provide a controlled space between the inner and outer metal sheets that make up “twin skin” site assembled roofing and walling systems. In walling systems, it is vertically laid for horizontally laid external sheets.
GP is easy to install, strong and stable when sheeted over; is durable and easy to relocate or alter if the need arises. It is easy for self-drilling fasteners to drill into, but provides good fastener grip to resist pull-out loads.
GP has little effect on the thermal performance of the insulation, which assists the building in complying with Part L of the building regulations. Gridtite GP and Gridtite GT have been approved for use in firewall applications.
A multi-purpose rail and bracket system designed for high load applications such as horizontal wall cladding, extra wide roof light spans and flat to pitch conversions.
Please enquire for a copy of our fire assessment report.
GP Brackets should be fitted over the crown of the liner panel and not in the valley.
Gridtite GP Bar
Bar
Manufactured from 1.25mm high tensile hot-dip galvanised steel to BS EN 10345-S390GD+Z275.
The 40mm deep bar section is available in 3, 3.6 & 4m lengths. For ease of handling we recommend that double spans are used giving 3.6m lengths with horizontal rails at 1.8m centres.
The lengths of bar can be joined mid span by butting end to end over a splice joint or at a bracket location by using the wider butt bracket.
Two screws are recommended through the side of both sides of the bar into each bracket.
Bracket
Manufactured from 1.25mm galvanised steel incorporating a vapour seal pad / thermal insulator.
Heights available 100 – 260mm generally in 10mm increments. Other heights can be produced by arrangement.
Brackets are supplied in two widths:
Standard brackets: 50mm wide – for intermediate positions or at the end of a run.
Butt brackets: 100mm wide – where two lengths of bar butt against each other.
Assembly
GP is easy to assemble, brackets can either be fixed to the structure first and then the bar attached, or the two components can be assembled first and then secured to the structure.
All fixing is achieved using Drilltite self drilling and tapping screws.
24 hour delivery on most of our products
Range of warranties available on our products
Colour-matched fixings to any kind of cladding
Supporting documents & phone help available