Fasteners
- Roofzips
- Metalteks
- Polyzips
- Laserlite One Shot
- Rivets
Fasteners
Ridgeway recommend the use of class 4 coating fasteners for superior corrosion resistance particularly for coastal areas.
We carry an extensive range of Buildex® fasteners to suit roofing applications.
ITW Buildex® is one of the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of self-drilling screws and fasteners.
Established in Australia in 1917, the ITW Buildex® head office is based in Melbourne Victoria, with an on-site manufacturing plant producing hundreds of millions of self-drilling screws annually, from roll-forming to threading, alloy plating to head painting, including stainless steel fasteners.
Ridgeway carry the full range of ITW Buildex® self-drilling screws and fasteners in stock.
- Roof zips
- Metal Teks®
- Type 17s timber self drilling screws
- Ripple zips
- Poly zips
- washers & assemblys
Buildex® Screw selection chart
Roof Zips
Roof zips are fast and easy to install, reduces the amount of swarf, will not cause skidding on the roof profile, reduces damage to the washer, and has multiple product applications. Roof zips will also fix to timber battens.
Metal Teks
Buildex® Metal Teks® self-drilling screws have a hardened drill point that will drill and thread in structural steel and mild steel. These Teks points are designed in a manner much the same as a high speed drill bit.
Buildex® Metal Teks® are available in a variety of finishes with unique product features to suit a wide range of environmental conditions.
Poly Zips
Polyzips are used for fixing fibreglass to steel purlins and polycarbonate sheeting to steel purlins and timber battens. Saving 50% of installation time with a new patented winged cutting feature and no requirement for pre- drilling.
Buildex® Screw Selection Chart.
Ridgeway also carry a range of other speciality fasteners for roofing applications.
Laserlite One shot
The Laserlite One Shot Time Saving Fixing System saves 50% installation time as no pre-drilling is required. They also feature a Class 4 coating for superior corrosion resistance and suitability for coastal areas.
Rivets
Ridgeway stock a range of pop rivets to suit roofing applications.
Rivets are stocked in the full standard Colorbond® steel range as well as stainless steel and copper.