What's New
CPA Celebrates Ancon’s Innovative ‘Lockable Dowel’
Ancon Building Products has been celebrated by the Construction Products Association for the launch of its innovative ‘Lockable Dowel’, in the 2008 edition of Construction Products Innovation and Achievement (CPIA). Read more
Part E-Compliant Remedial Wall Ties
Ancon has launched two new remedial wall ties, the ‘HRT4/R’ and the ‘Type A R/R’. These products provide a cost-effective repair solution where one or both leaves of a masonry cavity wall have been built with either incorrect or insufficient wall ties. Read more
Punching Shear Reinforcement Design Program
Ancon’s design program will calculate the optimum stud centres and rail layout. Unique to the Ancon program, designers are able to generate both an orthogonal and a radial rail layout, ensuring specification of the most cost-effective solution. Read more
Ancon’s £500 Cash Prize Winner
Congratulations to Glenn Cassford of Darlington on finding a winning ticket, worth £500, in a Staifix Universal Wall Starter pack. Read more
Wall Ties & U-value Calculations
When calculating the U-value of a wall, it is always important to use the correct cross-sectional area of the wall tie rather than a default value, as this can make a considerable difference to the U-value calculated. Read more
Notification of Product Changes
Ancon DSD anchor bar lengths have changed this is reflected in the Ancon Shear Load Connector brochure on page 14. Read more
Staifix Super-8 Headed Helical Nail for Flat, Warm Roofs
Helical nails from Ancon Building Products are quick and reliable fixings for use in warm roof applications. Unlike traditional nails, they rotate as they are driven in, inducing a self-tapping action and consequently do not split timbers or compress the layer of insulation. Read more
In straight...or in skew?
Ancon has launched an innovative Alignment Tool to help roofing contractors improve build quality when constructing a Warm Roof. Read more
Ancon Eazistrip: Awarded UK CARES Technical Approval
Ancon Eazistrip reinforcement continuity system can now be specified and installed with even greater confidence; Ancon Building Products is pleased to announce this product has been awarded UK CARES Technical Approval, TA2-5017. Read more