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Published On - 22nd October 2021

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 type of steel that comes coated in zinc: galvanised steel, but there are key differences between the two metals. What is the difference between galvan...

Published On - 20th October 2021

Emily Aged Metals, blog, Copper, Corten, DIY, Galvanised, Garden, Steel

What to Plant for a Colourful Garden in Autumn and Winter

Autumn doesn’t have to signal the end of colour in your garden or on your balcony: far from it. Choose the right plants for your borders or planters and you can enjoy vibrant flowers and foliage on even the darkest of winter days. Here’s our pick of what to plant now to keep your garde...

Published On - 29th September 2021

Emily blog, Copper, DIY, Interior Design, Kitchen

Common Uses for Copper

What is copper used for? Copper is unusual because it is what’s known as a native metal. This means it is one of the few metals that can be found in nature in its usable form. Unlike many other metals, copper doesn’t need to be extracted from an ore or combined with other elements. For...

Published On - 24th September 2021

Emily Art, blog, Corten, DIY, Galvanised, Garden, Interior Design, Steel

Beautiful Log Storage Ideas

The nights are drawing in and the temperature’s starting to drop. You might be sad to say goodbye to summer, but there’s much to love about autumn. Apart from the gorgeous colours of the falling leaves, cosying up next to a crackling fire is one of the little luxuries that makes up for t...

Published On - 7th June 2021

Emily blog, DIY, Galvanised, Garden, Steel

Galvanised Steel vs Stainless Steel: Which is the Better Metal?

Galvanised steel and stainless steel both have reputations for being exceptionally strong and durable metals, but which one is the best? There’s no straightforward or objective answer to this question; a metal’s performance level depends on a lot of different factors, including what it w...

Published On - 4th June 2021

Emily blog, Galvanised, Steel

What is Sheet Metal Gauge?

Gauge, often abbreviated to SWG, is a unit of measurement used industry-wide to measure the thickness of sheet metal. Unlike most units of measurement, with SWG, the higher the number, the greater the thickness of the material. For example, in the case of galvanised steel sheet, 5 SWG is 5mm thick, ...

Published On - 13th May 2021

James Murray blog, Brass, Bronze, Copper

The Key Differences Between Copper, Brass and Bronze

Copper, brass and bronze are popular metals used throughout industry but also in interior design. A combination of malleability, flexibility and an inherent depth of colour and character lend themselves well to design. Add the material’s longevity and robust nature, you have a series of features t...

Published On - 13th May 2021

James Murray blog, Steel

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 key downside to standard steel, that of rusting, stainless steel can now be found everywhere from kitchen cutlery to surgical instruments. But what is...

Published On - 4th May 2021

Emily Aluminium, blog, Brass, Copper, Steel

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 you are working with metal, you need to know the melting point of the material you’re using. In some cases, for example at a foundry, where met...

Published On - 19th April 2021

James Murray Aged Metals, blog

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. Metals are often used in architecture, sculpture and in art, but rarely in its natural form. Commonly, metal is aged to add depth and character before it ...

Buy Metal Online Blog

What is Zintec?

What to Plant for a Colourful Garden in Autumn and Winter

Common Uses for Copper

Beautiful Log Storage Ideas

Galvanised Steel vs Stainless Steel: Which is the Better Metal?

What is Sheet Metal Gauge?

The Key Differences Between Copper, Brass and Bronze

Why Doesn’t Stainless Steel Rust?

What are the Melting Point Temperatures of Different Metals?

What is Metal Ageing?

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