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Which Metal Sections Are Best for Outdoor Garden Frames

October 12, 2026

For most garden builds, galvanised steel and aluminium are the best outdoor metal choices, because both stand up well to rain and frost.

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What Is the Difference Between Aluminium Trim and Moulding

September 23, 2026

Trim and moulding get used almost interchangeably by suppliers, installers and shoppers alike, which is exactly why so many people order the wrong piece for a kitchen splashback or a hallway skirting board.

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What Is T-Slot Aluminium and How Is It Used in Framing

September 14, 2026

If you have ever looked at a modular workbench, a machine guard or a CNC enclosure and wondered how it all bolts together so neatly, the answer is very likely T-slot aluminium.

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What Is Aluminium Flat Bar Used for in Joinery Projects?

September 08, 2026

If you're working on a joinery project and wondering where aluminium flat bar fits in, the short answer is almost everywhere.

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How to Attach Aluminium Cladding to an External Wall

August 26, 2026

Getting aluminium cladding to sit securely and look right on an external wall comes down to a handful of decisions made before the first panel goes up.

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A Guide to Aluminium Sheet Thicknesses: What to Order for Your Project

August 24, 2026

Ordering aluminium sheet is straightforward until you reach the thickness field, and then the doubts creep in.

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How to Choose the Right Size of Aluminium U Channel

August 19, 2026

Order the wrong U channel size and you will know about it fast: a panel that rattles in its groove, a frame edge that will not sit flush, or a return trip to swap stock you have already cut into.

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How to Fit an Aluminium Splashback for Your Kitchen Wall

July 13, 2026

Somewhere in most kitchens, a wall behind the hob has taken more abuse than the rest of the room combined.

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How to Join Aluminium Box Section Without Welding at Home

July 06, 2026

A half-built aluminium frame in the shed usually means one thing. Its owner has decided that the next step requires a welder they don't have.

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UK Aluminium Grades: 1050A, 5083, 6082 & 6063 Compared

June 18, 2026

Order the wrong aluminium grade and the problem doesn't show up straight away.

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