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Published On - 29th December 2021

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 cases, such as when working on smaller-scale craft projects, you may need to cut your metal again at home. So, what’s the best way to slice...

Published On - 24th December 2021

Emily Architecture, blog, Corten, DIY, Garden, Steel

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 incredibly durable when pitted against the elements. The rust colour is a result of oxidisation, which happens when the metal is exposed to moisture....

Published On - 30th November 2021

Emily Architecture, blog, Corten, DIY, Garden, Interior Design

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 Dan’s sheds went on to win our #MadeWithMetal competition, but because Corten looks great and lasts a long time. Forget worrying about maintaini...

Published On - 29th November 2021

Emily Aluminium, blog, Brass, Brass, Copper, DIY, Steel

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 and more ductile (softer and simpler to manipulate). Although annealing usually happens on a large scale using machinery, there are other examples. Wh...

Published On - 22nd October 2021

Emily Art, blog, Galvanised, Steel

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, ...

How to Cut Thin-Gauge Steel

10 Covetable Corten Steel Houses

Inspiring Corten Cabins and Sheds

What is Annealing?

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?

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