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What is a Nail Plate? A nail plate or connecter plate is a type of structural fixing that is particularly useful for joining timber together, to reinforce and support the joints for non-structural applications. It is a flat piece of stainless steel that has been designed with uniform, pre-punched nail/drill holes. These holes offer a […]

Metal wire has been used to make jewellery and small trinkets since the 2nd dynasty in Egypt, and the bronze ages in Europe. It was many years later when wire sculpting began as an art form.   Wire sculpture is a type of sculpture that uses wire as the primary medium. Wire sculptures can be […]

It is quite apparent that in the UK, the cost of living is becoming a problem, with inflation soaring high and energy bills on the rise. As we are heading into the winter months, there is more of a need to save as much energy as we can to keep costs low. On the 1st […]

Helical wall ties are the helix-shaped rods that are vital to the infrastructure of lots of different masonry projects such as creating cavities by adding outer clad brickwork to existing masonry walls and joining cavity walls when adding extensions to properties. In this post, we are going to talk about a few of the benefits […]

Hi-visibility clothing has been worn since as early as the 1930s when a man named Bob Switzer injured himself while lifting crates. His injury was so severe that he fell into a coma, which resulted in permanent damage to his eyesight. To support his recovery, he spent a lot of time in the dark, and […]

Stainless steel wire is the raw material used for items such as screws, metallic net, and springs. It finds regular use in the hardware and kitchenware sectors, but also finds purpose in building trades and the energy industry. In this post, we are going to discuss the different types of stainless steel wire, its different […]

Wall ties are essential in all buildings that have cavity walls, as they are used to join the two leaves of a cavity wall together to offer extra support assuring the stability of a building. They are discrete in a building’s infrastructure yet crucial for its integrity and have been used in the UK since […]

Adding wall paneling to your home adds a certain rustic charm with a modern twist. According to the latest Google Trends data, DIY wall paneling has increased in popularity. After being inspired by this trend, a manager here at BS Fixings decided to do some paneling of their own! They took pictures during their DIY […]

When it comes to shelves, baskets, cabinets, or even radiators and bathroom suites to plasterboard fixing, it is important you have the right tools for the job, which is why you need to check out our online store where we stock a whole range of Bullfix Plasterboard Fixing Packs!   The Bullfix Universal Plasterboard Fixings […]