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Galvanising is a method of protecting fabricated steel from corrosion by dipping it into a vat containing molten zinc at a temperature of around 460°C. It then reacts with carbon dioxide to form what is known as zinc carbonate which protects the steel from the elements. It’s a method that has been in existence since […]

If you’ve never used the services of a stainless steel fabricator before, then hopefully after reading this article, you may consider doing so. Stainless steel fabrication offers a variety of benefits, some of which you may not even know about. So let’s dive right in and take a closer look. No job too big or […]

We’re often asked why most people consider steel preferable to wood in construction. Is there a solid reason for this? Naturally working with steel all day every day could possibly make our answer seem a little biased, but once you read on, we’re sure you’ll find yourself in agreement. Consistency and long term performance Steel […]

Did you know that by recycling ferrous metals namely steel and scrap iron, it’s possible to save up to 75% of the energy needed to make any products from the raw materials? While you may not be considering energy conservation per se, you might want to consider this…. It can save you money – South […]

Metal roofs, particularly steel, are known for their strength and durability and can outlast other roofing materials such as slate and thatch by many years. They have a distinctive and authentic look and nowadays more and more people are installing them to add value to their homes. Given the fact that steel roofing is meant […]

Steel is strong, durable, has great ductility and in addition it can easily be welded. This makes it the perfect material for a wide range of equipment, constructions, and parts. However while it is all of these things, it does need a little help in the protection department, especially if it’s going to last. Yet […]

One of the most current popular uses for stainless steel is in the construction of mesh security screening. Typically used for both window and door applications, they initially look like fly screens, but on closer inspection they appear far stronger and can’t be ripped or torn, either accidentally or on purpose. That said there are […]

You may already know a lot about the durability of stainless steel against a variety of stress factors as this is well documented. The tensile strength and impact tolerance of steel far outweigh that of many other metals, but what isn’t as well known is the heat resistance of stainless steel. In other words.. what […]

You could say that stainless steel has a lot going for it. Aside from its resistance to corrosion and staining, the vast majority of stainless steel products have long lives. On average stainless steel products such as counter-tops, cutlery, saucepans, tubing, pressure vessels and exhaust systems can be expected to last for 15-25 years. For […]

If like me you’re a lover of renovation programs on the TV you may have heard on more than one occasion that the owner needs to install a lintel before they make any major restorations. But do you really know what a lintel is and more importantly, why and when it’s used? Let’s take a […]