Are you building equipment that requires a custom steel fabricator? Perhaps you’re an engineer who’s trying to find the best company to build a metal product. Despite how ubiquitous steel is, many companies perform this service. However, not all of them are well suited to your needs. So how do you find a qualified steel [...]
Projections show that the global steel market will reach a size of 2.2 billion metric tons by 2026. Steel is one of the most popular materials on the planet as a direct result of the advantages it brings. To make steel parts the metal first needs to go through fabrication. But what is steel fabrication? [...]
As of March 2022, U.S. firms have turned out more than 1.75 million metric tons of raw steel. Whether using steel for construction or DIY projects, it’s one of the most popular building materials in the world. Steel is strong, durable, and versatile. However, not all steel is equal. The many different grades of steel [...]
Portable buildings are an affordable and convenient solution for when someone needs a space for something that is temporary, like a residential space, storage space, toilet, and shower facility, and even for a formal office unit. Otherwise, portable steel buildings can be used to make entire workspaces to work on projects of woodworking, welding, gardening, [...]
Safety is the top priority of homeowners, especially when it comes to the doors, where people enter and leave. No matter how safe the neighborhood where your home belongs, it is no guarantee that you and your family will always stay safe. There is still the possibility of unauthorized entry, trespassing, home invasion, and breaking [...]
A steel staircase is manufactured from galvanized steel, which is coated with zinc to protect against corrosion. Steel staircases come in a myriad of styles including standard straight, custom straight, loft and even outdoor stairs. They are very common in commercial buildings and other high-traffic environments. If you are thinking of installing a steel staircase, [...]
Steel structures have several added advantages as compared to the other raw materials' structures. Whether it's the price point or the durability factor, steel scores way higher than the other contemporary materials like wood, cement, etc. All these factors are responsible for its sale and popularity among builders as well as homeowners. You can check [...]
The process of steel forging dates back to the 12th century. From all the metalworking processes, steel forging is one of the oldest ones. From the 12th century till now, this process has evolved on many levels. Back then, primitive techniques were used to provide the product. But today, this process is done with sophisticated [...]
If there’s one stumbling block to DIY projects or home renovation, it’s trying to cut metal. Maybe you wanted to cut out specific shapes from sheet metal or slice through a rusty pipe. So you take out your trusty hacksaw thinking that it’ll be just like any other job. After two or three gashes on [...]
Metal has always been used in construction but, until recently, it was mainly used in industrial applications. However, many builders and people who want to complete self-build projects, have realized that metal is more than just a viable option. It’s actually a really good alternative to traditional building materials. The Cost Many elements of a [...]
