Spring is here, and for many that means time for a garden update. We could write all day about the benefits of Corten steel in the garden: its rustic ...
What is Powder Coating?
Powder coating is a method of adding colour and protection to metal that has far greater staying power than paint. Rather than liquid paint, a dry pow...
Metal Sculptures that Sound as Interesting as they Look
As well as looking good, metal can also make some really interesting noises. That’s why lots of sculptors working in metal also consider the sou...
What is Anodising?
From satellites to skyscrapers (and a few tinier things in between), there are many uses for anodised aluminium. But what exactly is anodising? How do...
Beautifully Blended Building Extensions Made with Corten Steel
After the popularity of our last post on Corten steel houses, we’re bringing you more architecture made with our favourite rust-coloured metal. ...
How to Cut Thin-Gauge Steel
At Buy Metal Online, our free cutting service means you can order exactly the amount of sheet metal you need for the job. But we know that in some cas...
10 Covetable Corten Steel Houses
There are plenty of reasons why Corten steel cladding is a great choice for houses. As well as its striking, rust-coloured looks, this unique metal is...
Inspiring Corten Cabins and Sheds
Buy Metal Online customer Dan Cooper recently clad his two garden sheds in our gorgeous Corten steel (below). This was a smart move, not only because ...
What is Annealing?
Annealing is a special heat treatment aimed at making metals easier to work with. By changing the properties of a metal, annealing makes it less hard ...
What is Zintec?
Zintec is the brand name for a type of mild steel that has been coated in a thin layer of zinc by electrolysis. You may be more familiar with another ...