Expanded Metal Uses
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 […]
Types of Expanded Metal
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 […]
Types of Rebar
The saying “bend but don’t break” applies to everything from preventing the other team from scoring a goal to getting through a tough week at work. But when it comes to rebar, it’s a way of life. Reinforced concrete, one […]
Types of Bollards
If you’ve ever pulled into a gas station, parked in front of a grocery store, or entered a secure facility, chances are you’ve seen a bollard — even if you didn’t know what it was called. While some people refer […]
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 its front staircase, upstairs balcony, pool deck, bar, and garage. […]
Iron Fence vs Aluminum Fence
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 […]
H-Beam vs 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 […]
ETFE vs 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 come to mind. But if you work in the construction industry, you likely deal […]
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 […]