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Published On - 22nd March 2022

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

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 good looks, its durability, its versatility. But the best way to show how great this metal megastar is is with rich images. Here are some of...

Published On - 2nd March 2022

Emily Aluminium, blog, DIY, Galvanised, Garden, Steel

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 powder is sprayed on to metal using compressed air and an electrostatic gun. The powder sticks to the surface of the metal because of an electrical charg...

Published On - 21st February 2022

Emily Aluminium, Architecture, Art, blog, Brass, Copper, Corten, Galvanised, Steel

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 sound of their artworks as well as the aesthetics. So, for your listening (and viewing) pleasure, here’s a list of some of the coolest metal sound ...

Published On - 1st February 2022

Emily Aluminium, Architecture, blog

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 does it work? And what are the benefits? In short Anodising is an electrochemical process that adds a thick oxide coating to metals, increasing their re...

Published On - 31st January 2022

Emily Aged Metals, Architecture, blog, Corten, Steel

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. Not everyone can start building a whole new house from scratch, but for many, an extension might be a more realistic opportunity. And what beautiful e...

Published On - 29th December 2021

Emily blog, DIY, Steel

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...

Buy Metal Online Blog

Inspiring Corten Steel Garden Ideas

What is Powder Coating?

Metal Sculptures that Sound as Interesting as they Look

What is Anodising?

Beautifully Blended Building Extensions Made with Corten Steel

How to Cut Thin-Gauge Steel

10 Covetable Corten Steel Houses

Inspiring Corten Cabins and Sheds

What is Annealing?

What is Zintec?

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