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Welcome to Frank Key Builders Merchants. We are an independent supplier of building & timber materials, including landscaping, plant & tool hire and even kitchens & bathrooms. The Frank Key builders merchants Nottingham is our flagship branch with all our services on one site. Our new builder's merchants Sheffield branch has been upgraded offering Building Supplies, Plant & Tool Hire and more.
Tool Hire vs Buying Tools: Which is the best for you?When it comes to your building or home DIY projects, getting the right tools and equipment is a crucial decision to make: should you buy tools outright or choose the c..
Do you want a quick and easy way to cover a surface in bricks?Frank Key brick slip cutting surfaces offer a service to allow a customer to get bricks of their choice cut down into thinner slices so you can cover a wall o..
Many homeowners and businesses may miss the benefits of hiring a skip during the winter months. However, choosing to hire a skip in the winter can provide various advantages over the summer, which include weather conside..
Overlap Panel:When it comes to garden fencing, the overlap panel, also
known as the waney panel, reigns supreme and is the go-to choice for many in
the UK. Crafted with horizontally fixed waney-edge boards, this panel bo..
With spring not far away, the thought of upgrading your garden or outdoor space may be lingering on your mind. Choosing the right aggregate and gravel can make all the difference in the world when it comes to landscaping..
What is Skip Hire?At Frank Key, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with the right skip, at the right price and on time. If you’re looking for a simple and effective waste management solution, skip hire is usua..
When it comes to transforming your bathroom into a sanctuary
of style and functionality, the choices can be overwhelming. Fortunately, a
visit to a well-curated bathroom showroom can provide the inspiration and
guidance ..
Efficient cable organisation extends beyond mere tidiness
in the server room; it delivers tangible advantages that influence the
performance of your data centre:
Enhanced
Airflow: Ensuring proper cable management p..
Winter can be a difficult time for homeowners, especially when it comes to keeping driveways and walkways clear of ice and snow. One of the most effective ways to prevent your driveway from freezing over is by using road..
As the Christmas and New Year
period approaches, we are delighted to give you advance notice of the
opening hours for your local Frank Key branch.Our Building Supplies, Plant & Tool Hire and
Showrooms (including Patiowor..
We are delighted to take delivery of the first Scania L Cab in the Midlands. As a family run business we are always looking to invest in the future to the benefit of our customers and staff. Keep a lookout for RS19 KEY ..
Frank Key Group announces that its network of five building supplies branches and 15 plant and tool hire branches will suspend trading until further notice, in an attempt to help control the spread of Covid-19.James Nort..
If you’re looking for a simple and effective waste management solution, skip hire is usually your best bet for getting the job done. Home renovation projects often create too much waste for one person to manage and a ski..
16 April 2020. Frank Key Group took the decision to temporarily close its network of five building supplies branches and 15 plant and tool hire depots in March, in an attempt to help control the spread of Covid-19, placi..
Overlap Panel:When it comes to garden fencing, the overlap panel, also
known as the waney panel, reigns supreme and is the go-to choice for many in
the UK. Crafted with horizontally fixed waney-edge boards, this panel bo..
1. PreparationAs with any DIY project, good preparation is the key to doing a good job. When installing decking there are a few things you need to think about to make sure your project is a successful one.First, be sure ..
However well-laid your paving might be, eventually, issues are going to start to appear. Concrete is very hard-wearing, but constant exposure to the elements and repeated use can cause cracks to appear. Similarly, small ..
Are you looking for the right type of brick for your building project then this blog will help detail the types of bricks are more suitable for your project?This blog will detail some of the types of bricks and what they..
Roof leaks can cause a colossal amount of damage in a relatively short period of time. The most time consuming and tedious aspect of the leak isn’t the cleaning up but finding the source.This blog post will help you to f..
Most garden walls are made of brick, it is a sturdy material which can withstand a lot of strain. At Frank Key, we believe a garden wall really compliments both the house and the garden perfectly. As experts, we know tha..