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Current building methods are such that the joiner must prepare anchor points to which side frame timbers are nailed or screwed.</p></td> </tr> </table></p> <p>First he must locate the position in reference to the plans and chisel out mortar in a bearing wall. Then he prepares inserts or pegs, usually of wood, which must be driven into the wall between courses at several points in the vertical. When he is satisfied that the insert provides a sufficiently secure anchorage, he nails through the stud or case timber to fix.</p> <p>All this must be done whilst ensuring that the studding or casing is in line and plumb and also that the fixing points do not impose on the finish after skimming, plastering and decorating.</p> <p><b>The current method raises some important issues.</b></p> <ul> <li> <p>Wood is not dimensionally stable. It shrinks with time, or in a humid environment, tends to swell and eventually rot. Clearly this is not desirable for a component used as an anchor fixing as described above.</p> </li> <li> <p>The integrity of a wall is compromised by (a) removing mortar and (b) forcing inserts between courses (particularly in successive positions in the same vertical).</p> </li> <li> <p>Time, effort and accuracy are required to prepare these inserts.</p> </li> <li> <p>Door casings must be so positioned as to allow for attachment of architrave so spacers must be introduced between wall and casing to allow for this.</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div id=explanationimages> <img src="../images/studplug2.png" alt="Stud Plug" /> </div> <div id=contentbox> <p><b>STUD PLUG &#153 is the comprehensive solution to these issues.</b> This is a patented moulded insert that is positioned between courses by the bricklayer in much the same way as he lays in wall-ties. It provides a clear fixing point that does not impose undesirable stresses on the wall structure and yet securely retains standard fasteners (e.g. 3" oval nails).</p> <p><b>Two versions of STUD PLUG &#153 are available, standard SP and SPX.</b> SPX is especially suited for installing doorcasings. It features an integral spacer that projects beyond the wall surface allowing the joiner to adjust for alignment and also providing sufficient room to attach architrave after the wall has been skimmed and plastered or dry-lined. The spacer can be sawn to length in-situ.</p> <p><b>STUD PLUG &#153</b> is also suited to window installation. Frames can be securely fixed at preselected points around the window aperture without the need to drill into masonry. With <b>SPX</b> also mortared into the inner wall (sill) at suitable intervals so that it projects vertically, a uniform yet adjustable support for window-boards is available. As the fitter does not need to disturb the wall by inserting support pegs, he achieves an altogether superior and lasting fix.</p> </div> <div id=spacer2></div> </div> <div id=footer> <div id=footershape> <div id=footertext> Copyright 2003-2010 Stadon Level Limited<br /> Site Promotion by FirstFound - <a href="http://www.firstfound.co.uk" target="_blank">Search Engine Consultants</a><br /> Site Designed and Developed by Lewis Harvey </div> </div> <div id=footercontent> <div id=leftbottomcorner></div> <div id=footercontent2></div> </div> <div id=rightbottomcorner></div> <div id=address> <span style="float: left; width: 456px;"><a href="http://www.stadon.com/">www.stadon.com</a></span> <span style="float: right; width: 456px;"><a href="http://www.stadonline.co.uk/">www.stadonline.co.uk</a></span> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>