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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 […]

Unless you’re involved with the industry, the system of grading applied to stainless steel can be confusing. Within the domestic and commercial sectors, just two of the many grades (304 and 316) account for almost all stainless steel components and here we present a guide to these common grades. To the naked eye, there is […]

One of the products manufactured by Bluebird Fixings and brought proudly to you by BS Fixings is the cavity screw tie. Here we present a quick guide to some of the often-confusing terminology relating to cavity walls. A cavity wall comprises two masonry walls (these can be brick, block or reinforced concrete) which are separated by an […]

Cavity screw ties from Bluebird Fixings are one of our bestselling products here at BS Fixings, attracting several favourable reviews. As mentioned in this week’s news article, the product is particularly easy to use and no special tools or skills are required to achieve professional, lasting results.   Here is a short, step-by-step guide to installing […]

The incorrect use of cavity screw ties is a common construction problem, whether it involves the wrong type of tie, an insufficient number of ties or simply improper installation (such as hooking ties together, retaining insulation with the use of masonry pieces or not maintaining the correct cavity width, all of which lead to cold […]

Stainless steel banding, along with the related ancillaries required to achieve successful, lasting results, has been around for many years. As it is so versatile, the basic process remains unchanged but is constantly being improved with better materials and tools. One of these tools is the Bandfix Bantam, which is exclusive to us here at […]

The screw is one of the most common stainless steel fixings and there are many different types available at BS Fixings to suit different applications. Here is a quick guide to some of the screw types we supply, all of which are sold in boxes of either 50 or 100 screws and, as with our […]

There are so many big bargains to be had in our Spring Sale that we’ve had to extend this week’s news article onto our blog page! Check out the delicious discounts available across a wide range of our product portfolio and start saving NOW…. Stainless Steel Bolts: Save 15%! Stainless steel bolts have many uses […]