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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 […]

While protective treatments are designed to prolong the life of many metals, those which are used in high temperature situations are particularly vulnerable. Those materials which are designed to operate in high temperatures eg, furnaces, rooftop HVAC systems, kitchen ranges and barbecue burners, can find themselves subject to weakening and problematic stress fractures. Of course […]

Metal products are often a sign of quality and workmanship and as such they require a certain amount of upkeep in order to maintain their sleek modern look. Of course, we’re not referring to major work, but rather simple cleaning in order to keep them stain and smudge free. With this in mind, let’s take […]

Stainless steel has been an essential part of our everyday lives for the best part of a century. From the smallest zip to the largest skyscraper, it’s everywhere. While its strength, low maintenance, and resistance to corrosion are ideal for a wide variety of components and structures, perhaps the most important feature of stainless steel […]