Copper, brass and bronze are popular metals used throughout industry but also in interior design. A combination of malleability, flexibility and an in...
Why Doesn’t Stainless Steel Rust?
Steel has been around for over 2,000 years in one form or another but stainless steel is a relative newcomer to the metal scene. Designed to answer a ...
What are the Melting Point Temperatures of Different Metals?
Metal is tough stuff that needs to be exposed to extremely high temperatures before it begins to melt, and every metal has its own melting point. When...
What is Metal Ageing?
Metals like steel and iron are very practical materials, but don’t always have the appearance you would want for decorating the home or office. Meta...
The Four Types of Steel and Their Uses
Steel is an incredibly useful material that comes in all shapes, sizes and types. It is everywhere, from the cutlery we use, the kitchens that feed us...
Which Metals Are Magnetic?
A magnet is an object or material that produces a magnetic field, a force which can attract some objects or materials and repel others. Magnets...
How Metal Can Help You Make Your Home Tidy AND Stylish this Spring
It’s official, spring is here! The clocks have gone forward, the days are longer and it’s time to clean up and clear out your home. Whethe...
What is Brass?
Everyone knows what brass looks like: it’s gold-coloured and used to make things like musical instruments and door-knockers. But what are the main b...
10 Great Lawn Edging Ideas
Finally, there’s a glimmer of spring in the air this week! Bright bulbs like crocuses, snowdrops and even daffodils are springing up in parks an...
What is Mild Steel?
Mild steel is a very popular product with a multitude of applications in construction, manufacturing, architecture, machinery, gardening and almost ev...