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by firstinternet | 20th June 2019 | blog | 0 Comments

We work with steel every day and serve many new and returning customers - but just how well do you know your steel? Here are some little known facts about steel to test your trivia. How many have you heard before?   Name and origins We tell people to "steel...

by firstinternet | 23rd May 2019 | Latest News | 0 Comments

It may feel like every major manufacturing sector and service industry in the UK is holding its breath and waiting to see what, if anything, will eventually happen about Brexit - but the UK steel industry is already making plans for a brighter future. Tees Valley...

by firstinternet | 16th April 2019 | blog, structural steel | 0 Comments

Structural steel is nothing new in commercial buildings, where it gives the benefits of fast construction and off-site fabrication, as well as strength over large dimensions. But steel-framed houses are still relatively rare in the UK, especially for single-household...

by firstinternet | 20th March 2019 | blog | 0 Comments

RSJ beams are Rolled Steel Joists, also known as I-beams and H-beams due to their cross-sectional shape with flanges on either side of a central web. So why do we need RJS beams? They're also sometimes referred to as Roof Supporting Joists - this is not really what...

by firstinternet | 26th February 2019 | blog | 0 Comments

Elon Musk has been teasing his Twitter followers since late 2018 with previews of the SpaceX Starship prototype, a reusable rocket he has dubbed the "Stainless Steel Starship" - prompting some followers to ask why he has chosen steel over carbon fibre in the...

by firstinternet | 21st January 2019 | blog | 0 Comments

We know how important it is to bring projects in on time and on budget - so when you need to buy universal columns, you need them to be ready for delivery or collection on time. At James Dunkerley Steels we work hard to get your steel to you at the right time, whether...

by firstinternet | 10th December 2018 | blog | 0 Comments

The durability of zinc galvanised steel has been highlighted in research from South Africa that was published in the journal Civil Engineering earlier in 2018. Back in the summer, the publication reported on the findings of tests carried out on the Diepkloof Bridge, a...

by firstinternet | 15th November 2018 | Latest News | 0 Comments

Viewers of the eleventh series of Doctor Who have been treated to some stunning shots of the north of England, a Doctor and companions with northern accents, and even a sonic screwdriver made using second-hand steel from Sheffield. Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth...

by firstinternet | 17th September 2018 | UK steel suppliers | 0 Comments

At James Dunkerley Steel we offer sawing and flame cutting of steel products so that you can take delivery of steel sections already cut to length - so what's the difference between sawing and flame cutting, and how do you decide which method to use? Flame cutting...

by firstinternet | 14th August 2018 | light fabrication | 0 Comments

James Dunkerley Steel can handle general light fabrication of steel products to give you the specific structural steel you need, saving you time and money on the job site. Our general light fabrication services We offer a range of general light fabrication services...

by firstinternet | 16th July 2018 | structural steel | 0 Comments

As house building activity continues to lead UK construction, James Dunkerley Steel are here to provide structural steel for house building Yorkshire and the North West, as well as for construction projects up and down the country. Structural Steel for House Building...

by firstinternet | 7th June 2018 | blog | 0 Comments

You can call on James Dunkerley Steel for civil engineering works, safe in the knowledge that we have supplied steel for civil engineering projects throughout the UK and Eire, with case studies and an extensive client base to demonstrate our capabilities. We're proud...

by firstinternet | 10th May 2018 | steel road plates | 0 Comments

The state of the UK's roads is well known, but with the addition of steel road plates, you can ensure that vehicles and heavy plant have no problems accessing job-sites via even the worst condition public and private roads. Protect your jobsite We have steel road...

by firstinternet | 16th April 2018 | Steel stockists | 0 Comments

Steel channels are not just steel pipes and tubes cut in half - it is a fully machined steel section with a large number of dimensions that can be specified. You can think of the cross-section as a capital C with a flat vertical 'web' and two flat horizontal...

by firstinternet | 20th March 2018 | steel tubes | 0 Comments

Steel tubing and pipes are among the most popular steel sections commonly available - so what keeps steel pipes in such demand? Here are five ways in which steel piping has its own inherent benefits, which help to make steel tubes the first choice for a huge range of...

by firstinternet | 31st January 2018 | Latest News | 0 Comments

Second-hand steel overcomes many of the supply problems that are found with other second-hand building materials, while offering energy savings over recycled steel and especially over virgin steel newly produced from ore.

by firstinternet | 4th December 2017 | Latest News | 0 Comments

The GFG Alliance, a major employer in UK steel manufacturing and engineering, has announced plans to increase its output of low-carbon steel making during the coming five years. Its announcement in late November revealed around five million tonnes of low-carbon UK...

by James Dunkerley LTD | 20th January 2017 | Steel beams | 0 Comments

The New Year period has been a time of major milestones for the Norwich Northern Distributor Road, but steel beams across the Norwich to Sheringham railway will make it much easier to get bulky materials to the site from April 2017. Structurally sound steel for civil...

by James Dunkerley LTD | 9th January 2017 | Steel beams | 0 Comments

The steel beams of one of the planet's most iconic structures will be seen in a whole new light in late January 2017 as they form the design inspiration for the Malaysian Miss Universe entrant's national costume. Industry inspired outfit Miss Universe 2017 is due to...

by James Dunkerley LTD | 9th December 2016 | steel road plates | 0 Comments

Steel road plates are a vital ground covering where construction or maintenance work requires trenches to be dug - especially if the site is going to be left overnight. Protect your jobsite from the elements Whatever the weather may bring during the winter months,...

by James Dunkerley LTD | 28th November 2016 | Steel beams | 0 Comments

Steel king post walls offer a fast, cost-effective and convenient way to put a sturdy retaining wall in place using steel king posts to hold the panels or boards in position. A quick solution to a sturdy retaining wall  The process is simple - auger a hole and install...