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Have you ever wondered just how steel goes from the initial raw product to the variety of items used in the building and construction industry? While it can be a relatively lengthy process, it can be broken down into 6 steps. With this in mind, let’s take a closer look. Step 1 – Iron-Making In […]

You probably don’t have to go far to find a stainless steel handrail. Whether it’s in your local shopping centre, on public transport, or in your home, the fact is that steel handrails have many benefits. Aside from the fact that steel is durable, yet malleable, there are many other benefits for investing in stainless […]

Two of the most popular materials used in sheet metal applications are aluminium and stainless steel. Although people often get them mixed up, they have many contrasting properties. As such, they’re generally used for different purposes. With this in mind, let’s take a closer look at the properties that makes aluminium significantly distinct from stainless […]

While steel beams are necessary and crucial in a wide variety of structures including residential and commercial buildings and bridges, you may not know that there are different types of steel beams. In truth any supporting structural item spanning an area can be classed as a ‘steel beam’ and here lies the confusion. However each […]

It’s fair to say that when you look around the majority of constructions contain PVC or vinyl guttering. More often than not, this is because of its low-cost nature and easy installation. For an eye catching finish to a property or building however, you might want to consider using stainless steel or galvanised guttering. What […]

Steel is now one of the most used materials in the world and not without good reason. It’s long-lasting, corrosion resistant, and durable and this makes it the perfect material for a wide variety of objects. From the buildings we’re working or living in to the seating we’re sitting on and even the laptop that […]

At Metro Steel one of the many services we offer is mezzanine floor construction and it comes as no surprise that it’s becoming more and more popular. Mezzanine floors add much needed space to buildings and/or properties where conventional extensions either aren’t possible because of technicalities or cost. In fact there are a wide variety […]

There’s no doubt you’ve heard about the ‘sustainability factor’ of steel but what exactly is that and what does it mean? In this day and age one of the hottest topics is the protection of the planet and a major buzz word to come out of this is ‘sustainability’. Everything from the food we eat […]

Aside from the fact that steel gives strength and durability to a building that no other types of material can, its flexibility means that radical designs can be realised, where it may not have been possible using other products. In addition the demand for environmentally friendly but cost effective builds, plays right into the hands […]

When metal is exposed to elements such as moisture, oxidation, salt spray, plus an array of environmental and industrial chemicals, it can and will corrode. Even stainless steel (which is pretty resilient to stains and corrosion) can and will rust eventually. With this in mind, in order to prolong the life of any metal, particularly […]