Hello everyone, we at Buy Metal Online hope that you and your families are doing OK during this crazy time and that the Coronavirus has not messed up things too badly for you. Luckily for us we are one of the few types of business that has actually been super busy during this period because
Read MoreOne regular question we’re asked is what’s the difference between hot rolled and cold rolled steel? Many people think that the difference between the two lies in the product grade or specification, but that’s not the case. The truth is, the difference is in how they are processed at the manufacturing stage. What is hot
Read MoreCorten steel is also known as weathering steel. It’s often additionally denoted by its branded trademark COR-TEN steel. But however it’s referred to, this particular type of steel, developed from a group of steel alloys, has specific, enduring properties: Cor – refers to the metal’s property of corrosion resistance. Ten – denotes the metal’s tensile strength.
Read MoreAre you a fan of making lists and keeping notes on a board to help as a friendly reminder for completing tasks? Then chances are you would love a magnetic galvanised steel board. Magnetic boards can be used in a variety of ways – either as a notice board or teaching board. Instead of buying
Read MoreMetal is undoubtedly the most versatile and timeless material. The medium allows for endless possibilities and continues to deliver some of the most amazing sculptures. We love how sculptors use various metals, so we prepared our subjective list of top 5 metal sculptures in 2018 from Instagram. From small metal pieces to giant site specific
Read MoreThe world is full of amazing elements – strong, versatile, radioactive – but none of them indestructible like Wonder Woman’s bracelets or Wolverine’s claws. We searched for the most special materials from pop culture and created an alternative periodic table. Do you need something powerful, that can accumulate knowledge, or is extremely strong but light
Read MoreWhen it comes to gardening, the devil is in the detail. Untidy, bushy lawn edges can be a real nightmare and destroy all of the hard work you put into your garden design. Although many DIY edging ideas can be appealing – such as using old bottles or worn-out tyres – the end result can
Read MoreAn interview with North East businesswoman, Sara Halman Thompson, founder of BuyMetalOnline. What inspired you to move to the metal industry? What was your path to become the BMO director? Our family business is sheet metal. My father, Eddie Halman, founded his company, Amerex Ltd, on the day I was born on the 25th
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