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Here at BS Fixings, we offer an extensive range of screws, to be used with a vast range of materials including wood, plasterboard, plastics, and even metal. As a company that specialises in fixings and fastenings, we know a lot about the many variations of screws, but do you?  One key feature of a screw is the thread (the helical...

We are excited to announce that we have a new product added to our helical wall tie range – Helical Timber Frame Ties in 5mm! Sold in boxes of 100, these helical ties are suitable for a range of timber frame construction projects. These ties can be used to attach timber frame components to brick or masonry structures in new...

With Christmas time fast approaching, there is only one decoration that stands out from the rest, and that is fairy lights! No matter the setting, fairy lights are a great addition to any tree, shop display, fireplace, or building front; the list is endless. Even though they are a relatively simple decoration, they can make your premises twinkle and shine...

If you work in the construction and building industry or are renovating your property then you may have come across wall ties, but what exactly do they do? Wall ties are used within cavity walls when a building is being constructed, to join the external and internal leaves together. They ensure that the building is stable, and therefore play a...

Here at BS Fixings, we have been specialists within the stainless steel and fixing industry for over 20 years, and our product range has grown whilst we have grown too! Our parent company BS Stainless are experts in everything stainless steel and have developed an extensive range of Bandfix® products to offer our customers. The stainless steel banding range by...

Our wall tie range has become a very popular product category with our customers. Used to secure walls together in a variety of construction and building projects, we have an extensive range of wall ties available on our website that can be used for masonry to timber, steelwork and pre-existing walls. Helical Timber Frame Wall Ties The helical timber frame...

It’s that time of the year when trees become orange and brown, and the leaves start to fall. Although the switch in seasons can produce beautiful autumnal colours, there is one problem that faces many of us all, and that is blocked-up gutters! When leaves fall, they tend to accumulate everywhere and anywhere, and a common area in which they...

As a company that specialises in stainless steel products, we know a lot about it, including the way it is made and what it is used for, but do you? Stainless steel is used all around the world for various purposes, whether that be for architectural structures or the knives and forks you find in your cutlery drawer. In this...

Here at BS Fixings, we are excited to announce that we have a new product in our catalogue! Rooftec Flex EPDM Lead Replacement is an innovative product that can be used instead of traditional lead. It can be used for a range of applications, including roof abutments, chimneys, skylights, ridges, and much more. It is an EPDM-based lead alternative, with...