In the world of steel, there are plenty of plates and sheets. They vary in thickness, durability, and uses. However, when it comes to diamond plate – whether steel or aluminum – it’s distinct in its benefits and overall look. […]
If you work in any sector of construction, you most likely own a pick-up truck. And if you do own a pick-up truck, it’s most likely one of your most prized possessions. That said, you would do anything to make […]
Before we get into the meat and potatoes of what differences there are between steel angle and aluminum angle, here’s a primer on the material. Angle is a popular structural material that comes in an L-shape, created to offer better […]
Congratulations on celebrating your 10-year wedding anniversary. Did you know that ten years is exactly 5,256,000 minutes, 876,000 hours, or 3,650 days that you have been married to one person? Now that is something worth celebrating! “Because your 10th anniversary […]
Congratulations! You have decided to put up a fence around your home or business? This fence can give you a lot of benefits — security, beauty, protection, noise barrier, value and peace of mind. Not sure which kind of material […]
“The element iron is the most abundant transition metal on Earth and has been used by mankind for over 5,000 years. Despite its strength, iron is prone to corrosion in the presence of water and oxygen. This rusting process proves […]
Let’s go back to the periodic table to explain which metals best conduct electricity. The number of valence electrons in an atom is what makes a material able to conduct electricity. The outer shell of the atom is the valence. […]
Aluminum and steel are very common substances that are used in everyday life and in almost everything we use. Aluminum is the most abundant metal on the Earth. Steel is one of the most popular alloys. Though these two are […]
The recent announcements by President Trump regarding tariffs on imported steel and aluminum under Section 232 are having a major impact on pricing in the market and we expect it to continue over the next few months. The new tariffs that […]
The Willis Tower (once known as the Sears Tower) in Chicago used anodized aluminum. Anodizing is a simple electrochemical process developed more than 75 years ago that forms a protective coating of aluminum oxide on the surface of the aluminum. The […]
