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For hundreds of years, rivets have been used for countless thousands of applications right across the spectrum of industry. Delivering a firm, reliable means of attaching two pieces of material, rivets are as important today as they have always been: what has changed is the materials and technology used to create them and the tools […]

The BS Fixings summer sale is in full swing and you’re invited to the party! We have selected over 50 of the most popular products from our comprehensive collection, applying discounts of anywhere between 10% and 45% for a limited time. Check out some of the products and product ranges included in the sale in […]

Every item in the comprehensive collection of bird prevention products supplied by BS Fixings is currently available with a 10% price discount until August 16th. The collection includes Germ Clear Bird Dropping Disinfectant Spray, the crucial first step in preparing a structure for the installation of bird prevention spikes. As well as being unsightly, bird droppings […]

Our news article this week introduced a brand new product to the BS Fixings portfolio: Bird Free® Gel Discs. The revolutionary method of deterring birds from landing on and damaging structures is effective, safe, easy to use and, above all, 100% humane. Here are some more crucial details about Bird Free® Gel Discs.   Bird […]

Cavity screw ties are an essential component of cavity wall systems, forming external and internal leaves to single-skin buildings. When used correctly, they ensure that both walls on either side of the cavity function as a single unit. The incorrect installation of cavity screw ties is a common problem in construction: here we look at […]

The wire balloon is, like all of the best inventions, a simple design that successfully addresses a common issue. This issue is the nesting of birds in chimneys, a problem that can lead to structural damage and could cause health problems or even fatalities within a property. A chimney, with its warm, dark interior, represents […]

Insulation hangers, used to firmly secure insulation material in sheeting and cladding systems, are the newest product to be added to the already-extensive BS Fixings collection. As they are such a crucial part of the insulation system, it’s essential that they are installed correctly so here is a brief step-by-step guide on how to do […]

At BS Fixings, we work with a small number of carefully-selected partner companies, each of which has a proven track record of manufacturing products of impeccable quality. One of these companies is JCS, which produces the unique, industry-leading Tamtorque sign fixings system. The ultra-safe, highly-effective Tamtorque sign fixing system offers many benefits, some of which […]

The incorrect use of wall ties is a common problem found by building control surveyors, with the most frequent issues being the wrong choice of tie, an incorrect amount of ties and incorrect detailing around openings like doors and windows. Here are some tips to help you avoid these pitfalls. Hooking wall ties together, using […]