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Birds can cause all sorts of problems to structures and also to human health. As well as being unsightly, bird droppings contain dangerous bacteria and so should be prevented at all costs. BS Fixings now supply a range of bird prevention methods and one of these is Germ Clear, a product specially formulated to remove […]

Timber, for many thousands of years, has been used as a building material. This popularity endures and timber-framed buildings and other structures such as decking are seen around the world. When constructing from this precious material, it is essential that all joins are strong and secure; metal nails, used in conjunction with frame ties, are […]

Choosing the right grade of stainless steel can make the difference between a failed project and a successful one. Common grades of stainless steel are 304 and 316: these grades contain nickel, an essential element of manufacture. Here are some facts about the remarkable material… The German word ‘kupfernickel’ meaning ‘copper devil’  is where we […]

Most of the domestic, everyday items we use have their roots in the industrial world, where the need for invention and enhancement is constant. Hundreds of things from electric blankets to satnav systems were originally developed for use in industry before filtering through to the public market. Stainless steel banding and buckles also fit neatly into this […]

Used extensively across the very broadest scope of industry, welding is an essential process and, without it, our lives would be very different. Imagine a world with no cars, bridges, computers, farm equipment, oil or mobile phones: all of these things and many, many more (it is estimated that as many as 50% of products […]

BS Fixings work in close conjunction with several trusted manufacturers, one of which is Bluebird Fixings. This successful partnership has allowed us to bring a wider, more comprehensive range of products to our customers: the selection includes two types of stainless steel wall ties. Bluebird Fixings was founded back in 1988 and quickly established itself […]

Regular readers of our blog will no doubt remember Candice Bees. A talented and innovative artist who creates sculptures of the natural world using stainless steel wire, Candice was recently commissioned by our parent company BS Stainless to create a life-sized wolf using the material; we took the finished product with us to a recent international […]

Along with BS Stainless, our parent company, BS Fixings is the UK’s leading supplier of all types of wire. Here we present our guide to the most common types of wire that we supply to our customers, who span across the spectrum of industry. Sculpting Wire. Though essentially an industrial component, stainless steel wire is […]

Even if you’re much of a morning person (and who is?!), you can’t fail to appreciate the early hours during summer. Sunrises are as eye-catching as they get and the soundtrack is provided by the dawn chorus of birds as they prepare for the day. Though this is one of nature’s most beautiful sounds, it […]