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The Cavity Screw Tie has, for a number of years, been one of the bestselling products supplied by our partner company Bluebird Fixings. Ever since the crucial components have been part of our professional product portfolio, they have proved to be just as popular among our own customers. Here are some tips on how to […]

Bird Prevention Spikes are a safe, economical and totally humane way to deter birds of all kinds from landing on aerials, signs, gutters, chimneys, ledges, parapets, girders and any other structural component. Here, with our short step-by-step guide, we show you just how quick and easy it is to install bird spikes. As with all construction […]

Coil mesh, one of the latest products to be added to the BS Fixings collection, is designed to be incorporated into masonry panels, increasing their rigidity and giving extra control over cracking. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use it for optimal results. Make sure that the wall is sound and free from […]

The BS Fixings collection of wall ties has been extended, bringing our customers even more choice, value and quality. In this week’s edition of our blog, we look at the history of the wall tie and explain some of the many advantages to the cavity wall system. Cavity walls that incorporate metal ties have been […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]