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What is the difference between pre-gal and hot-dip galvanised steel?

Project requirements and intended use of the steel will determine which coating is better for your project. Here, we explore the differences between pre-gal and hot-dip galvanised steel.

What is the difference between pre-gal and hot-dip galvanised steel?

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Gas bottle safety

Gas cylinders can be very dangerous if handled, stored or transported incorrectly. Do you understand gas bottle safety?

Gas bottle safety

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Safe loading practices 101

This helpful guide on safe loading practices will help you protect our customers, our staff and the wider community. Are you loading safely?

Safe loading practices 101

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Steel Colour Code: Grade Guide

Steel colour coding can be confusing, so we’ve put together a helpful steel colour-code guide to ensure you know what colour and grade of steel you need.

Steel Colour Code: Grade Guide

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Ordering steel online

As Australia’s most comprehensive online steel and metal superstore, we’ve put together a helpful guide on how to order steel online.

Ordering steel online

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Steel vs metal: what’s the difference?

Similar in look and feel, it’s no wonder the terms ‘steel’ and ‘metal’ are commonly misused. Here, we address the question: what’s the difference between steel and metal?

Steel vs metal: what’s the difference?

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Steel colour coding: size guide

Steel colour coding can be confusing, so we’ve put together a helpful guide to ensure you know what colour, thickness and product you require for your next job.

Steel colour coding: size guide

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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.

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

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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.

Why you should use gal fencing this season

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A beginner’s guide to structural steel beams

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

A beginner’s guide to structural steel beams

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