Steel insights
110 practical articles on specifying, buying, fabricating and protecting steel in Saudi Arabia.
Sheets, Coils & Plates
What zinc coating designations like Z120, Z180 and Z275 mean, how coating mass affects corrosion life, and which to choose for Saudi coastal, industrial and inland conditions.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Sheets, Coils & Plates
Galvanized (GI), Galvalume (GL, AZ) and pre-painted (PPGI/PPGL) steel sheets compared: coatings, heat and corrosion resistance, appearance, cost and uses in Saudi Arabia.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Saudi Steel Market
What green or low-carbon steel means, how DRI-EAF and hydrogen reduce emissions, EPDs, Saudi Green Initiative, Mostadam ratings and how buyers can specify lower-carbon steel.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Sheets, Coils & Plates
Hot rolled vs cold rolled steel compared: manufacturing, surface finish, tolerances, strength, formability, cost and typical applications for sheets, coils and bars.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Stainless, Galvanizing & Corrosion
How hot-dip galvanizing protects steel: process steps, ISO 1461 and ASTM A123 coating thickness, design for galvanizing, vent holes, life expectancy and duplex systems.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Rebar & Construction Steel
Calculate rebar weight with d²/162.2, from single bars to full slabs, footings and columns, including laps and wastage. Worked examples for Saudi construction projects.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Pipes & Tubes
Steel pipe weight formula (OD − WT) × WT × 0.02466 with worked examples for common schedules, weight per 6 m length, galvanized allowance and stainless pipe.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Sheets, Coils & Plates
Steel plate weight formula with worked examples: length × width × thickness × 7.85, kg per square metre, stainless density, cut shapes and a quick reference table.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Fabrication & Welding
Evaluate steel fabrication companies in Saudi Arabia: capacity, detailing, welding qualifications, quality systems, coating, logistics, safety and references.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Buying Guides & Procurement
A practical checklist for choosing a steel supplier in Saudi Arabia: specification control, certificates, stock vs mill orders, delivery, VAT invoicing and red flags.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Buying Guides & Procurement
Steel quotations often look similar but are not comparable. Learn how to normalise grade, size, weight basis, certificates, delivery and VAT to compare offers fairly.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read
Buying Guides & Procurement
Practical ways to cut steel waste on construction and fabrication projects: length optimisation, nesting, cut-to-length supply, design coordination and offcut management.
6 November 2026 · 3 min read