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It’s fair to say that in the 21st century, we’re all living in a less than private age. With the concept of the information super highway it allows us to text, tweet, and photograph every second of our (and indeed anyone else’s) lives. As a result it can be difficult for those who want to […]

Steel fence posts have many advantages over their counterparts such as wood or concrete and aside from the costs saving (normally around 20%) treated steel lasts considerably longer than wood posts. They’re easier and quicker to fix into the ground and what’s more, they’re versatile too. Normally used in conjunction with chain link fencing, steel […]

You might think that designers and building owners use steel because it looks sleek, modern, and contemporary. While this is certainly true, there are other excellent reasons for choosing steel over other materials. Let’s take a look at four of them. Speeds up construction Although it’s fair to say that with other materials you can […]

Metals may vary greatly from one to another in terms of strength, durability, and use, but one common factor that links them is that they can all suffer from corrosion. That said corrosion takes many forms and includes the most common type – rust! Corrosion is a serious problem for makers of structural objects such […]

It’s not just businesses and commercial/industrial buildings that are opting for metal roofing. Nowadays more home owners are coming round to the idea of using metal rather than standard tiling on their homes for a variety of reasons. Initially metal roofing might be considered more expensive to buy and is said to exacerbate the noise […]

Steel fabrication in its broadest term is the process by which steel is cut, shaped, or moulded to form a final specified product. This can be through stock components such as steel bars, tubes, or pipes which are heavily used in the construction industry through to one-off bespoke pieces such as machinery parts or even […]

If your business is rapidly expanding and you’re making plans for the future you might want to consider installing a mezzanine floor. Creating an additional dimension to your property is an interesting option but with any project it needs to be thought through carefully with regards to cost and the level of inconvenience involved. Adopt […]

It’s fair to say that for the majority of metal fabricators their job is far from mundane and boring. In fact the job is pretty varied and every day can be different. This is why metal fabricators have to have the relevant skills in order to be adaptable so that they can meet the changing […]

Here at Metro Steel our customers often ask us the difference between cold and hot rolled steel, so with this in mind, we thought that it would be a good idea to explain the two processes in further detail. Hot rolled steel Hot rolled steel is a process that involves rolling the steel at an […]

Even if you’re not entirely familiar with the building trade or construction industry, there’s a pretty good chance that you’ve heard of RSJ’s or Rolled Steel Joists. They’re used in a variety of construction projects from new builds through to renovations and restorations and are utilised to aid support to a load bearing wall or […]