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Drywall screws are used when working with drywall, as the name suggests. They are a popular type of fastener that allows users to secure sheets of drywall/plasterboard to walls and ceiling joists. Drywall screws are designed to secure drywall to both timber and metal studs and frames. They are manufactured with deeper and longer threads, […]

What is a Nail Plate? A nail plate or connecter plate is a type of structural fixing that is particularly useful for joining timber together, to reinforce and support the joints for non-structural applications. It is a flat piece of stainless steel that has been designed with uniform, pre-punched nail/drill holes. These holes offer a […]

Here at BS Fixings, we value our customers and recognise that one of the reasons we are often the supplier of choice is because we carry stock from many different brands. In the current climate where the cost of living is on the up, we thought it would be a great time to remind you […]

Metal wire has been used to make jewellery and small trinkets since the 2nd dynasty in Egypt, and the bronze ages in Europe. It was many years later when wire sculpting began as an art form.   Wire sculpture is a type of sculpture that uses wire as the primary medium. Wire sculptures can be […]

It is quite apparent that in the UK, the cost of living is becoming a problem, with inflation soaring high and energy bills on the rise. As we are heading into the winter months, there is more of a need to save as much energy as we can to keep costs low. On the 1st […]

With Christmas fast approaching, you might be turning your thoughts to preparing for Christmas and the unenviable task of putting up your Christmas decorations. Whether you are in charge of a whole town display, or just a small arrangement, you will know how important it is to use the best fixings available to protect your […]

Helical wall ties are the helix-shaped rods that are vital to the infrastructure of lots of different masonry projects such as creating cavities by adding outer clad brickwork to existing masonry walls and joining cavity walls when adding extensions to properties. In this post, we are going to talk about a few of the benefits […]

We are pleased to announce that we now feature a new section on our blog and social media platforms called Customer Creations, to showcase the artistic work carried out by our customers who use our products in creative ways. Just like the image featured above! This sculpture was created by Lisa Jahme, an exceptional wire […]

Hi-visibility clothing has been worn since as early as the 1930s when a man named Bob Switzer injured himself while lifting crates. His injury was so severe that he fell into a coma, which resulted in permanent damage to his eyesight. To support his recovery, he spent a lot of time in the dark, and […]