Blogs

The history of metal treatment

Metal treatment services such as galvanizing have a long and fascinating history. Follow us as we deep-dive into the history of metal treatment services, including hot dip galvanizing, spin galvanizing, powder coating, and more.

Read the blog

Galvanizing steel pallets and shipping containers

Galvanizing your pallets and shipping containers ensures your goods get from A to B safely. Read more here.

Read the blog

How to clean galvanized steel

Wet storage stains and marks can be removed from steel using different cleaning solutions. We explain in detail in this blog.

Read the blog

Is galvanized steel weather resistant?

We answer whether hot dip galvanizing protects exterior steel against rain and weather damage, and outdoor paint alternatives for metal.

Read the blog

Can you weld galvanized steel?

We answer whether you can weld galvanized steel safely, as well as precautions to take when galvanizing welded steel.

Read the blog

Is galvanizing sustainable?

Galvanized steel is an integral part of everyday life and is all around us. But how does its prevalence today affect the environment of the future?

Read the blog

Galvanizing for agricultural steel

Agricultural steel is prone to corrosion, from chemical usage to everyday wear and tear. Find out how hot dip galvanizing protect your farm gates, steel frame buildings and other agricultural steel from corrosion.

Read the blog

rusty steel

What is corrosion?

We delve into the causes and types of corrosion, and preventative measures to help you better understand and combat the steel deterioration process.

Read the blog

What is galvanizing?

Have you heard of galvanizing, but are unsure of what it means? Look no further, as we cover everything to know about galvanizing here.

Read the blog

hot dip galvanising

Explosive consequences: Steel venting guide

Incorrectly venting your steel fabrications can have explosive consequences at the galvanizing bath. Find out how to keep our people safe.

Read the blog

Secure your security fencing with hot dip galvanizing

Your security fencing is the main barrier for your company or property, so you don’t want to compromise on its quality. Secure your security fencing with hot dip galvanizing.

Read the blog

Shot blasting

Shot blasting vs sand blasting

What is shot blasting, and what is sand blasting? We explain the two steel preparations services and the differences between them here.

Read the blog

Spin galvanizing: what is it, and what are the benefits?

While hot dip galvanizing is a common metal treatment method, spin galvanizing is key for galvanizing small pieces such as nuts, bolts, fasteners and fixings.

Read the blog

Galvanized motorway barriers

Keep roads and highways safe with galvanized steel

If you work in the roads, highways, and traffic sector, it is essential to protect your steel structures from corrosion. Find out how galvanizing keeps our roads safe here.

Read the blog

Hot dip galvanizing for trailers

When it comes to protecting trailers, paint has been a popular choice of coating. However, hot dip galvanizing offers superior protection and is the preferred method of protection over painting.

Read the blog

Powder coating, not paint: Increase your steel’s lifespan

Find out how powder coating is superior to paint, as well as the benefits powder coating can bring for your steel.

Read the blog

Coated gates

Five benefits of duplex coatings

When two coating systems are used together, this is known as a duplex coating. We list five benefits of duplex coatings here.

Read the blog

Hot dip galvanizing for structural steel

Hot dip galvanizing is the preferred method of protecting structural steel from rust and corrosion. Find out why and how.

Read the blog

Excellent reasons to hot dip galvanize steel

There are many excellent reasons to hot dip galvanize steel. We share these with you in our latest Joseph Ash Galvanizing blog.

Read the blog