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What You Need To Know About Building a Steel Gazebo

An attractive, well featured outdoor space is a brilliant addition to any home. Pools, decks, awnings and gazebos are all desirable in modern living spaces - gazebos being particularly sought after in lifestyle homes. Structural elements like steel gazebos provide a living space all year around - for relaxing and entertaining…
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April 18, 2017
Steel Fabrication

What You Need To Know About Steel Corrosion: The Basics

No matter what kind of project you are working on, protecting against steel corrosion will be something of primary concern at one point or another. For all its strength and versatility, steel will eventually rust. Luckily, this inevitability is something that is easily reconciled with steel surface treatment. If you…
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April 10, 2017
Steel Fabrication

A Brief History of Steel Manufacturing in Australia

Steel is ubiquitous in building and construction, favoured for its very high tensile strength and its versatility as a structural material for many commercial, residential and industrial purposes. But what is the history of steel manufacturing in Australia? How did we get to where we are today? Here we dive into…
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March 20, 2017
Steel Fabrication

5 Spectacular Steel Bridges From Around The World

Steel's strength and versatility is unparalleled. Its high tensile strength and extremely malleable nature make it prime for use in construction and for millennia we have fabricated steel for use in everything from weapons and surgical instruments, to buildings and, of course, bridges. Steel is the central element of some…
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March 13, 2017
Steel Fabrication

The Environmental Benefits of Structural Steel

Building with structural steel has many benefits. Aside from being an important aesthetic element in modern architecture and design, and its strength and versatility, building with steel is great for the environment. Sustainable and recyclable, steel is an important part of the cyclic economy of that humanity is striving for -…
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February 27, 2017
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6 Top Types of Staircase Design

Ah, the humble staircase. They are a necessary feature of so many structures we come across in everyday life, from homes and offices to buildings and shopping centres. Steel provides the skeleton of most of the staircases we use, and its versatile and malleable nature lends itself to be uses…
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February 18, 2017
Steel Fabrication

The Benefits of a Steel Staircase

A well-made, beautifully constructed staircase can be an amazing addition to any home or commercial infrastructure. Choosing the right kind of stairs requires consideration of both design and functionality. While there are many aspects to consider when choosing the right staircase for you, nothing is more important than choosing the…
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February 7, 2017
Steel Fabrication

The 8 Most Famous Steel Structures In The World

Steel has been harnessed and glorified throughout humanity as one of the most versatile and practical substances in the world. For millennia we have shaped and moulded it for use in everything from weapons and surgical instruments, to famous steel structures. Its high tensile strength and extremely malleable nature make…
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January 2, 2017
Steel Fabrication

How Is Steel Made?

Steel is one of the most ubiquitous materials in the modern world. Famed for its strength and versatility, it is one of the most common components in manufacturing and construction in every corner of the globe. But how is steel made? Steelmaking can be broken down into the three main…
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November 30, 2016