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Masonry Support Systems: A Practical Guide for Framed Buildings
Masonry support systems (often called shelf angles or brick support angles) are steel supports fixed back to a building’s structural...
Fire Socks vs Cavity Barriers: Understanding the Difference
Fire socks and cavity barriers are often discussed together, but they are not interchangeable products. Read on to learn why.
What Are Cavity Fire Socks?
Cavity fire socks, sometimes referred to as cavity stop socks or fire stop socks, are passive fire protection products used...
How Much Weight Can a Steel Lintel Support?
In brief: A steel lintel’s capacity depends on the exact lintel profile, span, cavity width, end bearing, and the loads...
Can You Drill Into a Lintel? Risks and Safe Methods
Short answer: Yes, in many cases you can drill into a lintel – but only for light-duty, non-structural fixings, and...
Lintels for Extensions: What You Need to Know
Domestic extensions involve a long list of structural and design decisions. If you are in a conservation area, the local...
Festival Fencing in 2026: What Organisers Need to Plan Now
Over the past couple of years, UK Events and Festivals have suffered, but with Demand Higher than ever and loosening...
Protecting Sleepers from Rot in Winter
As the Wetter Months Approach us, you may be thinking of Preparing your Open Space for Winter. Treating your Railway...
