Corten steel is commonly used in architecture and gardens because of its exceptional resistance to the elements, but increasingly it’s appearing...
Galvanised Steel Interior Design Ideas – Magnetic Boards and More
With its excellent durability and resistance to rust, galvanised steel is one of the most popular sheet metals for use in the outdoors. That doesnR...
Amazing Small Garden Ideas
If you love gardening, chances are you’ve found yourself idly scrolling through Instagram or Google images looking for inspiration for your own ...
Inspiring Corten Steel Garden Ideas
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...
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 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 plan...