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Stainless steel tying and sculpting wire – the possibilities are endless! Our stainless steel tying wire is a traditional, industrial product used for applications such as fencing, cables, hangers, horticultural work, and general tying applications where a good quality durable, corrosion resistant wire is required. It is soft and malleable making it easy to twist, […]

There are loads of different wall ties on the market. Each one is designed to do a slightly different job. There are also building regulations that can influence which ones you’ll need, so choosing which one is best for your project can seem a little daunting at first. According to NHBC, wall ties of the […]

This is a question we often get asked when discussing the different screw options with our customers. It is a phrase that is often used, but also the type of question you may be embarrassed to ask if you believe everyone else knows what a self-tapping screw is, and you don’t! Perhaps it is the […]

How to fit wall plugs – Your step-by-step guide by BS fixings. Fixing wall plugs is easy if you know what you are doing and have the right equipment to start with, but if you get it wrong you could end up with screws that do not lock tightly into the wall plug, or wall […]

It is that time of year again when we all start to spend more time outside. The weather is getting warmer, the lockdown restrictions are being slowly lifted and we want to catch those early summer rays. It is the time of year when we start to notice the wildlife around us, both the good […]

Here at BS Fixings, another of our fastest selling lines is our Stainless Steel Tying Wire which is available for next day delivery and comes in several different options. We sell 2 different grades of stainless steel tying wire, 304 and 316. Grade 304 is the most common austenitic stainless steel with a high nickel […]

Here we are again! Today we thought we would have a look at another of our leading product ranges which is our Sign Fixing range. As with all our products, if you need any more assistance, please contact us and we will be more than happy to help you, but hopefully the information in this […]

Here at BS Fixings, we like to keep you up to date with all our latest products, give you more information from our technical department and provide our opinions on the fantastic range of merchandise we have in stock. Today we are having a closer look at one of our best sellers, the Cavity Screw […]

Here at BS Fixings, one of our biggest sellers is our range of Wall Ties. We have nearly 40 types of Wall Ties in stock including, Timber Frame Ties, Cavity Screw Ties, Standard Screw Ties, Wall Starter Kits, Insulation Clips and Sliding Anchor Stems all designed slightly differently to perform slightly different tasks. These Wall […]