Steel Bars

Construction is one of the most important steel-using industries, and accounts for the use of more than 50% of global steel production. Some of the most famous structures in the world such as the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Empire State Building rely on steel bars to provide their structural strength. Brisbane Steel bar is also an essential component for buildings on a much smaller scale, and can be found in many houses, car parks, schools, high risers, factories and airports. The steel in these structures can be in the form of steel framing within the building walls while it can also used on roofs and as cladding for exterior walls.

Beams
A universal beam has an ‘I’ cross section with its main application in the structural frames of sheds and large buildings. It is also used in applications where significant weight needs to be carried by semi-trailer chassis or where large spans need to be achieved as in bridges.

1.    Light universal beams range from 150 UB through to 410 UB.
2.    Heavy universal beams include 460 UB through to 610 UB.

Channels
Channels are often called ‘C’ or ‘PFC’ sections. As with beams, channels are mainly used in structural applications. Common uses are house floor joists, semi-trailer rails and industrial stair frames to name a few. Light Black channels include 150 PFC through to 250 PFC while heavy channels range from 300 PFC through to 380 PFC. Lengths may be supplied from 9 to 18 metres in increments of 1.5 metres.

Columns
Universal Columns, as with Beams and Channels, are mainly used in structural applications. As with beams, the cross section of the product has an ‘I’ shape. Light universal columns range from 100 UC to 200 UC. Heavy universal columns range from 250 UC to 310 UC. Length range is available from 9 through to 18 metres in 1.5 increments however, 100 UC are only available in 9, 12 and 15 metre lengths.

ERW Line pipes
ERW large diameter circular pipe is used in structural applications mainly for columns, bollards, and water reticulation for the fire industry. The size range is from 114mm OD to 610mm OD and is available in stock lengths of 12m.

Reinforcing Steel Bar
Can consist of plain, round or ribbed reinforcing steel depending on the application. Metalcorp can supply a full range of reinforcing bar products, sourcing reinforcing fabric and bar products from ACRS accredited suppliers (see ACRS for further details), ensuring you have access to the best material made to Australian Standards.

Reinforcing Steel – Plain Round Bars
Reinforcing Steel can be a simple round low carbon section for use in simple reinforcing construction. Commonly used to manufacture ligatures used to separate top and bottom layers of mesh in concrete slabs, or as dowel bars for joining concrete sections in pavement. An example would be R10 or R12.

Reinforcing Steel – Deformed Bars
Deformed bar is used where extra reinforcing is required to fabric sheets or trench mesh. A typical length would be called Y12 or Y16 or DB for deformed bars. Lengths can range from 6m to 9m and longer on application. Specifically produced for use in domestic swimming pool construction, where manipulability to bend and shape is needed. An example would be S10 or S12.

Your builder will need to resolve these contractual issues with the supplier/manufacturer of the product. The use of Brisbane steel bar not complying with the standard as advertised may be a contractual breach for which building owners could seek remedies through their builder.

Strength with Attraction

Concrete is one of the wonder materials in construction business. It is commonly used in infrastructure projects, housings, commercial establishments and shelter for every family. I’m sure we all know the story of the “The Three Little Pigs” the last of the little pigs build his house made of rocks and concrete. We all want to have a nice house not just beautiful but can protect the family living inside. The primary benefit that concrete gives is protection. But as construction evolves so as concrete, it is not all about protection, different finishes of concrete makes the house beautiful and attractive and very pleasant to the eyes. It relieves stress and tired feeling when you come home with a beautiful and protective house. It is given that Brisbane concrete is all about strength and protection but different finishes of concrete gives a lot character to your home. Let me enumerate the different type of concrete finishes.

Stamped Concrete

o    It is commonly referred to as texture or imprinted concrete. It is type of concrete finish that is designed to resemble brick, slate, flagstone, stone, tile and even wood. It’s great for taking care of new concrete installation.

 Exterior and Stenciled Concrete

o    It is a great alternative concrete finish to decorative stamping while permitting similar design flexibility. Stenciled concrete finish is a hand carved design that is completely unique. This process is used to create a pattern in freshly poured concrete or in a concrete overlay applied to an existing concrete installation.

Float and Trowel Finishes

o    These types of concrete finishes allows pattern to be made on the concrete. Troweling is made manually and by machine or power trowel. A hand trowel is used to smoothen the concrete; this includes swirls and different size arcs. Some texture created can be coarse, medium or smooth depending on the toll used to impart the pattern. 

Broom Finish

o    As the main tool use to this type of concrete finish is the use of broom. It is a simple finish using a broom but gives a clean and smart finish and look. Having a uniform look is a great thing about this type of finish. Broom finish can be of two type; light broom or course. The type of broom finish depends on the bristles of the broom that you choose, it is not considered to be most sophisticated finish, but it provides a very nice and non-slip surface.

Rock Salt Finish

o    This type of Brisbane concrete finish is use mainly on swimming pool deck. This type of concrete finish is created by applying rock salt to the top of the wet concrete and the washing it away and leaves a small pits on the surface.

Seeded Aggregate

o    This type of concrete finish is commonly used on driveways. Small colored stones are pack into the surface to make the surface rough.

If you want to decorate your walls and floors there lots of Brisbane concrete finishes choosing from. Concrete is not all about strength it also beautifies an adds attraction to your house.