Builders’ metalwork encompasses a variety of metallic components essential for construction and structural projects. These components are typically used for reinforcing, connecting, and securing different structural elements in both residential and commercial construction. These components play crucial roles in ensuring the stability, safety, and longevity of your construction projects. The choice of builders’ metalwork depends on the specific project requirements, load-bearing capacity, and environmental conditions.
- Joist Hangers: Designed to provide support underneath timber beams, joists, or rafters, joist hangers ensure a strong connection, resist downward force, and enhance structural stability.
- Truss Clips and Girder Hangers: These components come in various sizes and are used for truss connections, girder support, and reinforcing roof structures.
- Timber Connectors: Specifically designed for timber-to-timber and timber-to-steel connections, these accessories enhance bolt performance.
- Restraint Straps and Banding: Used for horizontal, lateral, and vertical restraints, these high-quality products reinforce connections between structural elements.
- Angle Bead and Expanded Metal Lath: Includes ladder mesh, soffit vent mesh, and drywall, paper, and corner tapes. These materials are essential for plastering and rendering applications.
- Brackets and Anchors: General-purpose angle brackets and framing anchors made from galvanized steel or stainless steel, suitable for various applications.
- Wall Starters and Ties: Join new walls to existing masonry, both internally and externally. Timber frame ties are used for tying masonry outer cladding to softwood structural frameworks.
- Bolts, Nuts, and Washers: Galvanized and zinc-plated bolts, along with a range of nuts, provide secure fastening options.
- Screws: Galvanized, zinc-plated, and stainless steel screws designed for ease of use and speed of application.
- Nails and Plates: Suretwist nails for insulation, square twist nails for hangers, and annular ring shank nails for external applications.
- Builders Plastics: Includes damp-proof membrane (DPM), damp-proof coarse (DPC), and temporary polythene sheet.
- Metal Studs and Track Systems: These lightweight, galvanized steel components are commonly used for constructing non-load-bearing interior walls. Metal studs and tracks provide a framework for drywall installation and are fire-resistant.
- Metal Braces and Struts: These components reinforce structural elements, such as roof trusses, by providing diagonal support. They help prevent lateral movement and enhance stability.
- Metal Mesh and Grating: Used for fencing, safety barriers, and walkways, metal mesh and grating provide ventilation, drainage, and security. Expanded metal lath is also used for plastering and rendering.
