What's New

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

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

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

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

Corner Guards
Ancon Corner Guards offer protection to the exposed edges of columns and walls in areas of high traffic. Read more

Ancon Shearfix
Ancon Shearfix is installed within a concrete slab to reinforce column heads against punching shear. Its use negates the need for any localised thickening of the slab with features such as downstand beams or enlarged column heads. Read more