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Screws are great! They are easy to use, easy to get out and you can use them again and again. However, we all know what happens if the head is damaged or you have used an inappropriate screwdriver and you cannot get them out – the screwdriver just turns and turns and the harder you […]

As well as feedback from our customers, reading the trade press, and visiting (when we can) trade shows, one other way we can get ahead of customer trends and interests is to analyse which sections of our website are being viewed, and how this compares to the same period last week, last month or last […]

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 […]