WATCH: The correct way to install the FireBlox™ Cavity Barrier
Since its launch in September 2022, the ultra-versatile FireBlox™ Cavity Barrier has become an on-site staple for brickwork contractors nationwide. Holding UL-EU 3rd Party Certification and supported by NBS Source Partner, FireBlox™ Non-Ventilated Cavity Barrier has been tested in a variety of applications, including SFS. It can be used horizontally and vertically around various junctions and openings and provides […]
Murfor Compact: The next-generation masonry reinforcement
Innovation has always been at the very heart of construction. Thanks to the industry’s constant drive to develop better methods and better materials, new buildings are regularly being hailed as safer, more sustainable and more comfortable than the ones built before them. Therefore, it’s essential that brickwork contractors stay on top of the latest innovations […]
The 2000 Range Wall Tie: One tie, three applications
As a construction consumables supplier with close connections to many of the country’s biggest brickwork contractors, we understand how frustrating it is ordering different wall ties for various applications. That’s why we stock the ultra-versatile 2000 Range Wall Tie. This expertly engineered tie can operate as a cavity, movement and collar joint tie and is available here at […]
Air bricks to suit all buildings and regulations
Mould and internal air pollution can have long-lasting and highly damaging effects on a building and its inhabitants, which is why adequate ventilation is a legal requirement as per the Approved Document Part F. To ensure your structures remain mould free and compliant, we supply a diverse range of air bricks here at Grayson, from plastic to non-combustible. For those […]
New! Stainless fixing for frame cramps
When ACS Stainless Steel developed the first fully de-bondable, multi-purpose frame cramp many years ago, it was praised for its revolutionary design. After all, it was the first and only frame cramp on the market that could operate as both a cavity tie and a movement tie. Here at Grayson, we’ve always believed that this feature alone was enough […]
Fire safety made simple with the ARC Spandrel Barrier
With the construction industry’s continued focus on fire safety, it’s imperative to utilise high-quality fire-separating elements in every single project. To simplify this process, ARC Building Solutions have developed an eight-part solution to prevent the spread of smoke and flames and provide an effective seal at the party wall between semi-detached and terraced houses. One of the […]
Tired of de-tangling wire ties? Use our tangle-free alternative
As one of the UK’s largest suppliers of cavity wall ties, with close connections to many of the country’s biggest house builders, we know a thing or two about these small yet vital metal ties. Having spoken with many of our clients, we understand that de-tangling open-ended wire ties can take up vast amounts of […]
If You’re Not Using The Complete Visqueen DPC System, Your System Isn’t Warranted
Whilst the innumerable benefits of the Visqueen Zedex Non-Combustible DPC are indisputable, many contractors remain unaware that this product must be used in conjunction with genuine Visqueen system components. Only when all five components are installed together will contractors receive a durability statement that covers the products for the entire life of the structure. With new industry regulations being […]
Peace of mind shouldn’t come at a price. With the upgraded 25/15 Channel, the only risk-free solution on the market, it doesn’t…
Incorrectly installing a brick tie channel can lead to more than an invalid warranty. It can threaten the integrity of your entire project. Having worked as a proactive partner to those in the masonry sector for many years, we’re no strangers to redeveloping market-leading products to tackle concerns like these, and that’s precisely what we […]
Approved Document Part B Update : Section 10 ‘Resisting Fire Spread Over External Walls’.
Further to the December 2022 update to approved Document Part B, we are providing an update on the relevant guidance for our standard plastic ventilation products and non-combustible ventilation products. Following the amendment to approved document Part B in England, all ‘Residential’ purpose groups have now been included within section 10 ‘Resisting Fire Spread Over […]
