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Structural elements for commercial, industrial and residential construction. Steel and timber beams, columns, joists, purlins and trusses. Precast concrete beams and slabs, composite floor decks. Lintels, wall ties, anchors, plates and bracing. Loadbearing components for frames, floors, roofs and walls.
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Staffordshire Red Extruded Brick Slips - clay wall cladding for facades
Ketley Staffordshire Red brick slips are suitable for use on pre-fabricated panels and other cladding systems. They provide a durable, cost-effective method of construction combined with the strong aesthetic appeal of traditional clay brick colours: strong aesthetic appeal; no cutting required; uses only 30% of the embodied carbon of traditional
Cast metal spandrel brackets
Leander spandrel brackets are used to enhance architectural structures such as canopies, verandas, walkways, arcades and balconies. Smaller spandrels and brackets are used to enhance simple architectural structures such as canopies and verandahs. Larger spandrels and brackets are used to support walkways or balconies. Leander can add bespoke
CS expansion joint cover strips and plugs
CS offers a range of simple-to-install expansion joint cover strips and plugs to suit a variety of floor and ceiling applications. They are an easy, efficient solution to covering an expansion joint. Wall plugging sections are made from extruded synthetic rubber and are suitable for interior and exterior applications. Rigid strips provide an- PRODUCT
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Staffordshire Blue Extruded Brick Slips - clay wall cladding tiles
Ketley Staffordshire blue extruded brick slips are thin clay brick facings made from the same clay and firing process as Staffordshire blue solid and perforated bricks, ensuring consistent colour. Used for cladding, they reduce embodied carbon by 70% compared to cut bricks. Matching pistol slips are available for corners and reveals: thin brick
Cast metal finials for architectural columns
Leander column finials are designed to fit over standard tube sizes such as 60, 76 or 89mm.All are illustrated in the Architectural Castings pdf which you can download from this page: cast aluminium column finials; spike, dome and star designs; wide range of patterns and styles to choose from; designed for standard tube sizes - 60, 76 or 89mm
Staffordshire Light Multi Extruded Brick Slips - clay wall cladding tiles
Staffordshire light multi extruded brick slips are thin clay slips made from Etruria Marl clay, designed for cladding and overcladding to create an authentic brick facade. Manufactured in smooth, sanded, and textured finishes, these slips match the appearance and technical performance of Ketley Class A Engineering bricks. Pistol bricks for corners
CS expansion joint covers for car parks
Expansion gasketed and all metal expansion joint covers are available to meet the demanding movement conditions found in parking structures, both interior and exterior- PRODUCT
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ACO Nest Boxes
ACO Nest Box can be built into new or existing walls to provide a sheltered nesting refuge for small birds. The box is three standard brick courses high and half a brick course in width, so is easy to build in to a wall during construction. Alternatively the box can be retrofitted by cutting out a suitable area, or it can be fixed to the face of
CS Expansion Joint Covers for Floors - Metal
The CS range of Metal Expansion Joint Covers is suitable for a wide range of applications, including shopping centres, hospitals, airports, and schools. These highly durable, aluminium covers are available in a range of sizes, surface or recess mounted options and in standard and heavy duty designs. They have a high movement range of up to ±100mm
Staffordshire Blue - Class A engineering and facing bricks
Ketley's Staffordshire Blue bricks are manufactured from Etruria Marl clay in the UK to engineering Class A specifications. They are available as either solid or perforated types. Applications: commercial developments; landscaping; structural projects (eg bridges, factory walls). Excellent acid resistance; high strength and durability; strong aesthetic appeal
Wall planter bricks for urban gardens
Ketley's planter bricks are the first clay planters to be made as an engineering brick. They have been developed specifically in response to the need to demonstrate a Net Biodiversity Gain with new planning applications and greater biodiversity and planting in urban areas where space and options are often restricted. At 215mm wide, the planter
Precast concrete ground beams
Ground beams are precast concrete structural components designed to span between foundation bases. They can be used to support brick or blockwork and act as a permanent shutter at the edge of an in-situ concrete floor slab. Ground beams can be designed to meet specific project requirements or supplied in standard dimensions. Quick off-loading and
CS gasketed floor expansion joint covers
The CS range of gasketed expansion joint covers is suitable for a wide range of applications, including shopping centres, hospitals and schools. Available in different sizes, they can be surface- or recess-mounted, and have a minimal exposed surface, along with a sealable gasket for infection control. Can be used in conjunction with carpets
DGTP and GTP Series gasketed floor joint covers
Recess-mounted gasketed floor covers designed for applications with large movement requirements. These flush fitting covers are pedestrian and wheel friendly and are easy to clean and maintain, making them suitable for interiors where hygiene is important. Two depths are available to suit project requirements. 30mm deep DGTR models can be
Celcon Standard Grade aircrete blocks for floors and walls
Celcon Standard Grade aircrete is extremely versatile and can be used below DPC as infill for beam and block flooring systems, as well as above the ground in the walling applications listed. Celcon Standard Grade blocks are BBA certified and available in 75-215mm thicknesses. Due to its all-round performance, it is possible for 100mm StandardQuartz paddlestone walling
Paddlestone walling from CED Stone is made from flat, disc-shaped quartzite pieces with rounded edges, created by tumbling surplus paving products. Designed for building dry stone walls, edging and water features, this sustainable range mimics the look of natural river-worn stones without impacting river or beach environments: flat, rounded
Celcon High Strength Grade - dense aircrete blocks for loadbearing walls
Celcon High Strength Grade blocks are made from aircrete and designed for use where higher compressive strength is needed, such as in multi-storey buildings and foundations. Key features include a compressive strength of 7.3N/mm², thermal conductivity of 0.18 W/mK, and density of 730kg/m³. Available in widths from 100 to 355mm
ACO Bat Box
ACO Bat Box provides a sheltered roost for bats. It is half a brick course in width and three standard brick courses high, making it easy to build into a wall during construction. Alternatively, it can be retrospectively built in by cutting out a suitable area. The box has a protruding top lip that acts as a weathershield, preventing rain from
Cathedral - tumbled sandstone walling blocks
Cathedral walling by CED Stone is made from sandstone with naturally riven tops and sides, tumbled for softened edges and an aged appearance. Designed for traditional or rustic garden styles, this walling is suitable for building garden walls, stone seating or raised beds. Available in two colours and a range of sizes
Precast concrete hollowcore flooring units
FP McCann produce hollowcore flooring units made from prestressed precast concrete. These concrete floor slabs are typically 1200mm wide, with depths from 100mm to 500mm. Prestressed concrete enhances structural performance. Suited to masonry, steel precast, and in-situ construction
ThermaBeam™ - insulated concrete flooring system
ThermaBeam™ is an insulated concrete flooring system, designed for ground floors in domestic and residential buildings. It integrates high-performance expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation with structural grade reinforced concrete, forming a continuous insulated surface. Made with C45/55 concrete, the system eliminates air gaps to minimise heat
Staffordshire Brown Brindle Brick Slips - clay wall cladding tiles
Staffordshire brown brindle extruded brick slips are thin clay brick facings made from Etruria Marl clay, designed for lightweight cladding and prefabricated panels. Manufactured in smooth, sanded, and textured finishes, they match Ketley class A brown brindle bricks in colour and durability, and use only 30% of the embodied carbon of traditional
Allway® - expansion joint covers
Allway® expansion joint covers are made to bridge structural gaps in buildings, allowing for safe movement caused by thermal changes, settlement, wind sway or seismic activity. The range includes floor, wall, ceiling, parking and exterior joint covers, with options for fire, moisture and acoustic barriers. Covers suit a variety of building types- PRODUCT
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Ketley Creasing Tiles - clay tiles for decorative brickwork detailing
Ketley Creasing Tiles are plain clay tiles made from Etruria marl clay, designed for decorative finishes and detailing in brick and stonework. Supplied in Red, Blue Brindle, and Brown Multi, they are available as standard creasing tiles or as an 11mm Linium brick (265mm x 11mm x 82mm) for cladding and thin brick applications: plain clay tile for

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