Steel Blog

July 28, 2021

Grand designs Using equal angle, SHS, beams and channels to create an architectural masterpiece

Situated on the Greenwich peninsula in Sydney, Dion Weston and Turi Condon’s home is a magnificent example of how the marriage of old world architecture and contemporary design can produce an architectural masterpiece.

July 19, 2021

Model twin-cylinder engine: made using aluminium products

Andrew Carstens used Edcon Steel’s aluminium products to build a twin-cylinder engine. With no plans or models to work from, Andrew built the engine completely from memory. Congratulations, Andrew!

June 30, 2021

COVID-19 update: we are open and ready to help

Edcon Steel is committed to continuing to serve our customers with all of your steel and metal products and great customer service. While our stores are open and we continue to operate following strict government guidelines, online or phone orders maybe a better option in these current NSW Health restrictions.

June 30, 2021

Galvabond® vs Zincanneal®: What’s the difference?

Galvabond vs Zincanneal: When selecting products it’s important to know which will be the most suitable for the applications. Learn more about the differences between these two Bluescope products.

June 30, 2021

Why you should use gal fencing this season

Gal fencing has a number of advantages that make it the perfect choice for your fencing needs.

June 07, 2021

Steel price update

The steel price increase continues thanks to slowed production in India, persistent shipping delays and China’s rebate changes. Learn more.

May 25, 2021

Beginners’ guide to structural steel beams

Use our beginners guide to structural beam grade 300 to assist you in choosing the right product for your building project.

May 19, 2021

Benefits of grade 250 mild steel sheet and plate

Grade 250 mild steel sheet and plate is a versatile and cost-effective material that is suitable for use in a wide variety of applications. Here, we discuss its benefits.

May 11, 2021

Steel supply update: Orrcon Steel back on track

Steel supply update: NSW track repairs enable Orrcon Steel to rebuild inventory levels and stabilise production after the March 2021 severe weather event.

April 20, 2021

Stainless steel: six common questions

You’ll find stainless steel almost everywhere, from architectural structures to cutlery. But what makes this versatile material so useful? Here we look into six common questions about stainless steel.

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