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In this week’s BS Fixings news article, we looked at how more and more businesses, retailers and local councils are planning to use Tamtorque® sign fixing clamps to secure Christmas decorations. Here we show you just how easy and fast the system is to use with our 6-step guide. The Tamtorque® system, produced by renowned company JCS, is […]

The bright, sparkling and colourful qualities of Christmas lights and decorations have a darker side. It is an unfortunate fact that hundreds of people find themselves in a hospital casualty department after attempting to put up such decorations and instead sustaining injuries. One way to make the job safer is to use sign fixing clamps, […]

Insulation materials in cladding and sheeting systems must be firmly secured into place, allowing them to function at an optimum level: this job is carried out by insulation pins (also referred to as insulation hangers). Installing these components isn’t difficult but must be done accurately and so here we present a quick guide  that will […]

  Insulation hangers (also known as insulation pins), are used to support insulation material within cladding and sheeting systems. A comprehensive selection of these crucial components has recently been added to our product portfolio and the entire range is currently available with an introductory 10% price discount. To function effectively, insulation material must be held […]

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 […]

Connecting existing masonry walls to new ones is a process that is necessary to many different construction projects, such as home extensions, the building of new garden walls and conservatory construction. It is essential that the two walls are properly connected to avoid future issues and this necessitates the usage of a high-quality wall starter […]

Wall ties are used in many different types of structure and there are several types to suit each particular application. BS Fixings supply a comprehensive range of these crucial connectors, including Timber Frame Ties. Timber has been used in construction for millennia and shows no signs of losing popularity. It is a particularly popular material […]

Using most hand tools is pretty easy but using them correctly can be another matter altogether. The screwdriver comes in many different forms and here we look in more detail at this humble tool and how to use it properly for best results. Screwdrivers consist of four parts: the handle, the shank, the blade and […]

Out of the hundreds of items that make up the extensive and ever-growing BS Fixings portfolio, the consistent popularity of some places them firmly on our list of bestsellers. For a limited time, you can save 10% on the price of several products from this eclectic selection of products. The Tamtorque® Sign Fixing System Designed […]