You’ve just purchased a home. You want to tear down the house so you can start from scratch. Now you’re faced with the question of what materials and what look you’re going for in the home of your dreams. A […]
So, you’ve heard about plasma cutting, CNC machines, and metal art designs. Granted, there are plenty of questions to cover when talking about the process of plasma cutting. So, let’s get started! What is CNC plasma cutting? CNC (Computer Numerical […]
If you’ve ever walked the streets of a city, you’ve walked over expanded metal. If you’ve ever taken a seat on a bench in the park during a crisp fall day, chances are you’ve sat on expanded metal. And, if […]
Now, you may know some of the uses of expanded metal: grilling, ventilation, walkways, or stairs; however, not all expanded metal is built the same. There are various types of expanded metal – each created to fulfill a different need […]
Reinforcing steel bars – otherwise known as Rebar for short – are primarily used to help alleviate tension forces that concrete may experience. Concrete on its own is plenty strong enough to go up against most forces of nature, but […]
The saying “bend but don’t break” is usually served to describe subpar defenses in a sports setting. However, with rebar, it is a way of life. Rebar is traditionally paired with structural concrete to reinforce the amount of stress and […]
If you’ve ever been to a gas station, grocery store, or anywhere that a car enters or exits, chances are you’ve encountered a bollard. Now, you may not have known the name of the protective barrier other than “that pole […]
At Tampa Steel & Supply (TSS), we are closely monitoring developments related to the spread of COVID-19. Our top priority remains the safety of our employees, customers, and suppliers. We are an Essential Business, and as such will remain open […]
[March 4, 2020 – Tampa, FL] Tampa Steel & Supply, a local veteran-owned metal service center, has been certified by the Hillsborough County Public Schools Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD) for participation in the Small Business Encouragement (SBE) program. The […]
The next time you think you see a wrought iron gate on a structure less than 100 years old, think again; it’s probably mild steel! Wrought iron is a crude alloy with a carbon content below 1%. It doesn’t meet […]