Steel insights
110 practical articles on specifying, buying, fabricating and protecting steel in Saudi Arabia.
Structural Steel
ASTM A36 vs A572 Grade 50 compared: yield and tensile strength, chemistry, weldability, availability, cost and when each is specified for plates and sections.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Pipes & Tubes
ASTM A53 vs A106 carbon steel pipe compared: welded vs seamless, temperature service, chemistry, testing, grades A/B/C, dual certification and typical applications.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Rebar & Construction Steel
ASTM A615 Grade 60 reinforcing bar explained: 420 MPa yield, deformation pattern, bend test, markings, A615 vs A706, and use with SASO requirements in Saudi Arabia.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Rebar & Construction Steel
How to read and prepare a bar bending schedule: bar marks, shape codes, cutting lengths, bend deductions, laps, weights and how a BBS drives cut-and-bend rebar supply.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Structural Steel
Bolted and welded steel connections compared: shop welding vs site bolting, bolt grades 8.8 and 10.9, preloaded bolts, inspection, cost and erection speed.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Stainless, Galvanizing & Corrosion
Carbon steel vs stainless steel compared: composition, corrosion resistance, strength, weldability, cost, maintenance and typical applications in Saudi industry and construction.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Standards, Testing & Quality
Charpy V-notch impact testing explained: what toughness is, test temperatures, JR, J0, J2 and K2 subgrades in EN 10025, and when impact-tested steel is needed in Saudi Arabia.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Sheets, Coils & Plates
Steel chequered (tread) plate explained: diamond and teardrop patterns, common thicknesses and sizes, weight per square metre, grades, galvanizing and uses for floors and stairs.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Sheets, Coils & Plates
How coil slitting and cut-to-length lines work, achievable tolerances, burr and edge quality, multiple-width set-ups, scrap, and when buying processed steel saves money.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Structural Steel
How composite steel floor decking works: profiled galvanized deck, concrete slab, shear studs, propping, spans, fire rating and what to specify when buying metal deck.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Stainless, Galvanizing & Corrosion
How to protect steel from corrosion in Saudi Arabia: ISO 9223 and ISO 12944 corrosivity categories, coastal vs inland conditions, galvanizing, paint systems, stainless and maintenance.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Sheets, Coils & Plates
Corrugated and trapezoidal metal roofing sheets compared: profile, span, strength, water shedding, fixing, appearance and the best choice for Saudi warehouses and farms.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read