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Given its composition, mild steel (all grades) is highly susceptible to oxidisation and corrosion, so how can you prevent it from rusting? Unlike stainless steel, mild steel contains very little chromium, which means it has no natural barrier against moisture and oxygen. When bare mild steel is exposed to the elements, iron oxide forms rapidly on the surface. Left untreated, that surface rust penetrates deeper into the material, weakening [...]

Balustrade Loading Requirements for Public Buildings: What UK Regulations Actually Require If you're specifying a balustrade for a public building and you've been handed a drawing that just says "comply with Building Regs," you already know that's not enough. The loading requirements for a theatre foyer are not the same as a school corridor, and getting the category wrong means either a system that fails inspection or one that's [...]

Welded Wire Mesh: A Complete Guide to Gauges, Apertures and Choosing the Right Specification Welded wire mesh is one of the most widely specified metal products in the UK, used across fencing, construction, animal enclosures, security, and architectural applications. Yet the range is broad enough that ordering the wrong gauge or aperture can mean a mesh that bends under pressure, lets animals through, or corrodes within months. This guide [...]

Straightcurve®: flexible steel landscaping edging A clean edge finishes a garden. A poor one undoes hours of good work. For landscapers and designers, steel landscaping has become the material of choice for borders that need to look sharp on day one and still look sharp a decade later. Straightcurve®, available exclusively from F.H.Brundle, is a modular steel edging system built specifically for that job. It bends into curves, holds [...]

For years, timber deck framing has been the default choice for garden builds, balconies, terraces, and commercial outdoor spaces. Now, however, aluminium deck framing systems are becoming increasingly popular with landscapers, builders, and contractors looking for a stronger, low-maintenance alternative with a far longer life expectancy. For projects where durability, fire rating, and reduced maintenance matter, aluminium deck framing is changing expectations around modern deck construction. [...]

A glass balustrade does two things at once: it meets a legal safety requirement and it transforms the visual character of a space. For buyers and fabricators, the real challenge is not choosing between glass and something else. It is choosing the right glass system for the specific project conditions, then sourcing components that will perform, comply, and install cleanly. This guide covers every system type available in the [...]