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In order to offer a wide and varied selection of products to our customers, BS Fixings team up with carefully-chosen partners. One of these partner companies is Bluebird Fixings, a brand established in 1988: since that time, the company has grown and developed, now supplying an eclectic range of quality products to the UK. The Cavity […]

When they land on aerials, signs, girders, parapets, ledges, chimneys, gutters or any other structural element, birds can cause all sorts of problems. Deterring them from landing in the first place is the best solution and one of the most effective ways to do this is with the use of bird prevention spikes. BS Fixings supply […]

In this week’s BS Fixings news article, we looked at how more and more businesses, retailers and local councils are planning to use Tamtorque® sign fixing clamps to secure Christmas decorations. Here we show you just how easy and fast the system is to use with our 6-step guide. The Tamtorque® system, produced by renowned company JCS, is […]

Insulation materials in cladding and sheeting systems must be firmly secured into place, allowing them to function at an optimum level: this job is carried out by insulation pins (also referred to as insulation hangers). Installing these components isn’t difficult but must be done accurately and so here we present a quick guide  that will […]

This week’s edition of the BS Fixings newsletter focuses on wall starter kits, the contents of which are used to successfully attach new brick or block walls to those already in existence. The correct connection of these walls is essential to avoid structural issues later on. The traditional method of ‘toothing out’ (discussed on more […]

Using most hand tools is pretty easy but using them correctly can be another matter altogether. The screwdriver comes in many different forms and here we look in more detail at this humble tool and how to use it properly for best results. Screwdrivers consist of four parts: the handle, the shank, the blade and […]

In every workplace, the health and safety of the employees (and customers or other visitors where applicable) is of paramount importance. Particularly in heavy industries such as construction, the wearing of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is mandatory and helps keep injuries and accidents to the minimal possible level. BS Fixings supply a wide range of […]

Designed and manufactured by our parent company BS Stainless, the Bandfix collection of stainless steel banding products is designed to be safe, cost-efficient and reliable. Particularly suited to the purpose of affixing signs to posts and other objects, Bandfix stainless steel banding is extremely easy to use and here is a quick step-by-step guide showing […]

Doors are subject to a constant barrage of pushing hands and kicking feet, particularly when they are located in high-traffic areas. This rough treatment quickly leads to dirty marks and soon begins to damage the door’s coating, resulting in wear and tear that first destroys aesthetic appeal and, if left unchecked, leaves the door unusable. […]