The Truth About Wrought Iron
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 […]
Davis Island CableRail Fabrication and Installation by RB Custom Welding
Davis Island homeowner, Scott Jankes is smiling after RB Custom Welding just completed the project that took about two weeks to finish. This waterfront home now has beautiful CableRailing on their front staircase, upstairs balcony, pool deck, bar, and garage. […]
Iron Fence vs Aluminum Fence, Which Should I Go With?
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 […]
What is the Difference Between an H-Beam and I-Beam?
The question of the day! Do you know how H-beams and I-beams are used differently? Keep reading and we will help you answer this important question. In the construction industry, many people still cannot explain this information properly. Steel beams […]
10 Benefits of Galvanized Steel
Corrosion of metal happens especially with construction projects. Sustainability is a significant factor when choosing materials and contractors, due to enforced regulations as well as conscious and ethical decisions, to ensure that buildings are as sustainable as possible. Hot Dip Galvanizing […]
The Sunshine State: Once Upon a Time the Steel State?
Today, people sometimes react with surprise when they discover that sunny Florida once served as an important wartime steel fabrication center in the U.S. The fascinating relationship between steel and the Sunshine State is an interesting chapter in our state’s […]
Building Materials Explained: ETFE and PTFE
When we picture the construction of the impossibly tall skyscrapers of New York or the industrial neighborhoods in our own town, steel and the like typically comes to mind. But if you work in the construction industry, you likely deal […]
Beyond the Nonstick Pan: How Teflon Is Used In Building Construction
For many, the word “Teflon” typically conjures images on nonstick pans. While the Teflon brand can be accredited for making cooking more convenient, Teflon products owe their non-stick properties to polytetrafluoroethylene (but we’ll call it PTFE for short). PTFE may […]
Difference Between 304 and 304L Stainless Steel
304 and 304L stainless steels are among the most versatile and widely used of all the stainless steel grades. So, what is it that makes these the best all-around performance stainless steels, and what’s the difference between the two? Benefits […]
Women Who Paved the Way for Female Architects and Engineers
When you picture an engineer or an architect, do you automatically picture a man? While these industry positions are still largely held by men, female architects and engineers have been making enormous and critical contributions in both fields for well over […]