News

The cavity wall method of construction is widely popular across the UK. But how has the method become so ubiquitous and what are its advantages? Here we look at the history and method of cavity wall construction. Cavity walls are created from two 'skins' of masonry, commonly brick or block, which are separated by a hollow space. As masonry tends...

For more than 2,000 years, screws have been used for a variety of purposes. Originally made from wood and used to facilitate extracting olive oil and grape juice to make wine, the basic form of the ubiquitous component has stayed the same, though there have been several key developments. Perhaps the most significant of these developments was the invention of...

Brexit is on everyone's minds right now: which of the several possible outcomes is most likely and how will they affect trade across the board. To ensure that BS Fixings is prepared for all eventualities, two employees from our parent company BS Stainless have recently attended a focused training course. The employees selected for the training course, which was delivered...

The New Year is an immensely productive period (for most of us!). So, if you're feeling productive and improving your property, why not check out the newest products to be added to our extensive and always-evolving portfolio? As with everything we supply, these new products are guaranteed to be of consistent professional quality and all available at our signature low...

By teaming up with carefully-selected companies, BS Fixings id able to bring an even more extensive, diverse and cost-effective range of quality products to our customers. We are pleased and proud to announce our latest partnership with HB42, a leading manufacturer of sealants, adhesives and fillers. HB42 has consistently proven the quality and reliability of its products for many years...

We are always extending our product portfolio in order to bring the widest possible selection of stainless steel fixings and fastenings to our diverse range of customers. A product recently added to our collection is spring hooks which, just like every other item we supply, are guaranteed to be of professional quality and available at a competitive, realistic price. The...

Operating on similar principles to cutting tools and drill bits, self-drilling screws have many and varied applications. Their overall performance results from several combining factors, such as feed rate, cut depth, material type and cutting speed. Self-drilling screws manufactured by Goebel are recognised as being among the best in the world, ensuring consistent, reliable professional performance across the board; BS...

Our product portfolio continues to grow with the addition of the Timber Frame Tie to our new and exclusive collection of wall ties. The component is designed specifically to secure the outer brick skin of a building to its inner timber frame, delivering lasting structural integrity by absorbing substantial vertical movement between timber and brick. Timber and masonry obviously have...

The BS Fixings product range is always expanding in order to give you, our valued customers, the widest possible choice when it comes to stainless steel fixings and fastenings. The latest products to join our portfolio are a select range of wall ties to suit different applications. Light Duty Housing Tie Sold in boxes of 250 ties, the Light Duty...