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Blind Steel Connections: Fixing vs Welding

STRUCTURAL STEELWORK SPECIFICATION / SPECIFIER RESOURCE PACK Blind Steel Connections: The Technical Guide to Specifying Lindapter Hollo-Bolts Connecting structural steel sections is a fundamental challenge in modern commercial construction, especially when dealing with Structural Hollow Sections (SHS, RHS, or CHS). Because you only have access to one side of the steel tube, traditional…

Lindapter Decking Fixings: Identify Deck Profiles

STRUCTURAL FIXINGS SPECIFICATION / SPECIFIER RESOURCE PACK Identifying Deck Profiles: The Technical Guide to Specifying Lindapter Decking Fixings Suspending secondary building infrastructure—such as HVAC ducting, cable trays, fire protection systems, and suspended ceilings—from composite concrete floor slabs presents a clear structural engineering challenge. Traditional post-installed concrete anchors require drilling into…

Why Simpson Post Bases Require Lateral Restraint

WHY EVERY SIMPSON STRONG-TIE POST BASE REQUIRES LATERAL RESTRAINT At Metro Fixings, we supply the full range of Simpson Strong-Tie post bases, including the PBH Heavy Duty Base, PISBMAXI, PPA, ABW, CPT, PPRC and APB100/150. Across every…

Simpson HES vs Heavy Straps

STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE SERIES / SPECIFICATION CODE: ST-HES   The Death of the Timber Notch: Simpson HES vs Traditional Straps An industrial guide to reducing installation times, eliminating timber notching errors, and streamlining building regulation compliance in lateral floor and roof tying.…

Metro Fixings Stainless Steel Fastener Range

ABOUT STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS Typically there are two grades of stainless steel that Fasteners are produced in, the most common is stainless steel 304, which is typically known as A2 and 316 which is typically referred to as A4. Both grades of stainless steel offer excellent resistance from corrosion, especially in damp conditions and work well in both low and high temperatures. Stainless steel grade 316 A4 is often used in marine environments, grade…