July 13, 2018 7:44 pm
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What is the greatest threat to a steel structure? The answer is corrosion. About 85 percent of all steel is carbon steel, which means it is more susceptible to oxidization, or rusting. Left unprotected and susceptible to the elements, carbon steel often shows oxidization within a matter of a few days. As steel oxidizes, the integrity of the metal is affected, which in turn affects the quality and strength of the product or structure the steel was used to build. Several factors contribute to the corrosion of steel, including humidity, temperature, pollution and rainfall. The corrosion rate of steel can... View Article
June 29, 2018 7:43 pm
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“A chain is only as strong as its weakest link” is a saying you have probably heard many times before. As steel fabricators in Indiana, we may not be experts in chains, but we do know that the same principle applies to what we do make, which is just about anything that can be made of steel. Any steel structure is only as strong as its weakest point and, for most steel structures, the perimeter of the steel is its weakest point because it has the most contact with the surrounding environment. In order to protect and ensure the integrity... View Article
June 3, 2018 10:52 pm
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The process of constructing a new building or modifying an existing one is not as simple as gathering nails, screws and four walls and erecting them. Building is a complex process that requires a lot of attention to the support and transfer of weight so the structure remains upright. One of the main ways buildings are able to sustain their shape and hold their own weight is because of a building component called a lintel. What are lintels? A lintel is a construction term that refers to a horizontal beam that lies above an archway, door, window or opening. Generally,... View Article
May 20, 2018 10:51 pm
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In today’s world, steel is everywhere. We use stainless steel appliances, use products manufactured using steel machines and walk through buildings constructed of structural steel. Despite the prevalence of this material, the concept of steel and how it is made into the many forms we find it in can be confusing. As a full-service steel contractor that offers steel fabrication in Indiana, Benchmark Fabricated Steel is well equipped to help clarify some of the more confusing aspects of the process. Read on to learn about steel fabrication and have some of your most commonly asked questions answered. What is steel... View Article
May 3, 2018 4:22 pm
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Many cities have ordinances that require the use of fences or screens around commercial dumpsters. These trash enclosure gates can help keep a friendlier, more attractive appearance around commercial properties while also providing other benefits for business owners. We are pleased to offer these trash enclosure gates among our selection of specialty steel products in Indiana. Here are a few of the benefits associated with these gates: Your customers will appreciate it: Customers can be turned off by the sight of piles of garbage and debris around your property. An attractive trash enclosure will keep your garbage out of sight,... View Article
