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You don’t have to look very far to come across steel. It’s used in a wide variety of industries from manufacturing and construction to design. In fact even the computer I’m writing this post on contains around 25% steel. To celebrate this much loved material and to have a bit of fun, here are ten […]

You may be wondering whether to choose steel or aluminum for your fencing or gates, after all both are highly durable materials. However, there are certain pros and cons for each, which make aluminium or steel better suited to certain premises. Let’s take a look. Steel Fencing and Gates Steel is a great choice for […]

Everybody agrees that a leaking roof is bad, but what you might not know is that one aspect that prevents a roof from leaking is metal flashing. It’s used to keep water from entering a roof or joint and can be made of a wide range of material, the most durable of which is metal. […]

In a world where criminal activity is a constant threat, it pays to be as security conscious as you possibly can; and when it comes to protecting properties and possessions, galvanised steel remains the top choice for security purposes. Galvanised steel, in case you’re unsure, is steel that’s been strengthened by galvanisation. This process is […]

Although metals are useful they’re not always perfect for the job we want them to do. For instance, iron, is extremely strong but it can also be brittle and when it’s exposed to damp air it can also rust. Another example is aluminium. It’s a lightweight metal, but in its pure form it can be […]

One of the questions we often get asked from customers is what is the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The answer is really quite simple in that ferrous metal contains iron and non-ferrous metal doesn’t, although ferrous metals may have small amounts of other metals added to give it the required properties. As a […]

Stainless steel is a highly versatile metal that’s used in a wide variety of purposes. From construction and manufacture through to bespoke art-work, stainless steel is as aesthetically beautiful as it is practical. One of the major uses of this material is for handrails on staircases and not without good reason. Here are 5 major […]

It’s often far easier to simply throw away any unwanted cans or metal-based waste but there are a wide range of reasons why we should look at recycling our metal waste. Reducing emissions Did you know that in order to turn recycled aluminium into other products, the process uses just 5% of the emissions needed […]

Stainless steel is used in everything from cookware to cars and even construction, but have you ever wondered why stainless steel is so called? If you have then great – stick around and read on. If you haven’t – then still stick around because at the very least you’ll have some useless facts you can […]

Stainless steel is used in many forms ranging from the buildings that we reside in to the utensils that we eat with, to the phone or tablet that we use every day; it’s everywhere we look. While it’s an impressive material, there are a number of untruths or myths surrounding steel that you mightn’t already […]