How to stop condensation in a metal building

If you own a steel building or work in the metal industry, you have probably heard about metal building condensation or “metal building sweating”. Condensation may cause your steel building to easily corrode and promote the growth of mold and mildew. Let’s understand...

Steel Plasma Cutting

There are many ways to cut steel and steel parts. One of the most common methods used to cut steel is steel plasma cutting.  What is steel plasma cutting Before understanding what plasma cutting is, let’s understand the basics. What is plasma? Plasma is the 4th state...

Differences between pipe and tube

Steel pipes and tubes look similar and the terms are sometimes used interchangeably. But, did you know there are some key differences between pipe and tube? Below we discuss the key characteristics which make each of them unique. Dimension Steel tube is mostly used in...

What are the common types of steel buildings?

Steel is extensively used in construction due to its long-lasting benefits such as durability and efficiency. Structural steel also provides the freedom for designers to be as creative as they want to build aesthetically pleasing building structures. There are various...

Steel vs Concrete: Which is a better choice?

Steel vs concrete has always been one of the most debated topics among builders. The choice of whether to use metal or concrete or a hybrid of both for your building depends on many factors like the design, the use of the building and your local building codes. ...

Finishing your Steel building interior: 4 things to know

Steel buildings are very popular now due to its many different benefits and aesthetic values. Here are our top tips you should know about finishing your steel building interior.    Insulate the interiors Insulating your steel building will help keep the interior...

Steel building construction: Do’s and Don’ts

Steel buildings are becoming more common now due to the great advantages which steel offers. We have listed a few do’s and don’ts below to make the steel construction process as smooth as possible which will help you enjoy the maximum benefits of your new building....

5 useful things to know before building a steel shed

Looking for some tips to know before building a steel shed?  Steel is one of the best materials you could use to build your shed, especially in the Australian climate. Steel is of low maintenance, cost-effective, durable, and resistant to termites and harsh climatic...

What is steel fabrication

At Melsteel, we talk about steel fabrication everyday. So, what exactly is steel fabrication? Simply put, steel fabrication is the process of making steel structures and components from raw steel materials. It involves a wide range of steel manipulation processes such...

21 Interesting facts about steel

Steel is one of the most diverse and useful materials in the world. It is used in a variety of industries such as construction, transport, rail, automotive, agriculture, energy, you name it! So, what makes steel so great? Here are 21 interesting steel facts you...