Category: Galvanized Steel

If rust is a concern either use a metal that doesn’t corrode, or coat one that does. Metals that don’t rust – looking at you, stainless steel – carry a cost penalty, and often a performance one too. Coating lets you use a metal that’s less expensive and often easier to work. Paint is the […]

If you don’t work in construction, the auto industry, or safety management, chances are that you don’t know a lot about the galvanizing process. But, we’re willing to bet that you deal with galvanized steel every day even if you aren’t paying attention to it. Here are seven items you probably didn’t know were galvanized. […]

There are so many interesting facts surrounding steel. Did you know steel is the worlds’ most recycled material? Over two out of every three tons of steel is made from recycled materials, and up to 95 percent of some kinds of steel (the steel used in cars, for example) is used again. There are also […]

Customers often want to know which is better, galvanized steel or stainless steel? Which is more expensive? Which holds up better against the elements? The simple fact is that neither kind of steel is always the better choice in every situation. Here are some of the basics about galvanized and stainless steel you can use […]