{"id":31096,"date":"2025-04-03T13:26:44","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T13:26:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/?p=31096"},"modified":"2025-04-03T14:12:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T14:12:50","slug":"aluminium-vs-mild-steel-angle-which-one-should-you-choose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/aluminium-vs-mild-steel-angle-which-one-should-you-choose\/","title":{"rendered":"Aluminium vs Mild Steel Angle: Which One Should You Choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"31096\" class=\"elementor elementor-31096\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b1ce656 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b1ce656\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b77ed44\" data-id=\"b77ed44\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d17b4b ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d17b4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_postman_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"660\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When selecting structural metal for fabrication or DIY, two popular choices often rise to the top \u2014 aluminium angle and mild steel angle. Both have distinct benefits depending on the requirements of your project. Understanding their differences in terms of strength, cost, corrosion resistance, and versatility can help you make an informed decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"918\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In this blog, we\u2019ll compare <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/aluminium-angle\/\"><strong data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"709\">aluminium angle<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/mild-steel-angle\/\"><strong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"734\">mild steel angle<\/strong><\/a>, provide real-world examples using products available at <strong><a class=\"\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"838\">Speciality Metals<\/a>,<\/strong> and offer guidance for choosing the right material for your specific use case.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7e3fc71 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7e3fc71\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cdd32ef\" data-id=\"cdd32ef\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f8e786 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f8e786\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_text_clip&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Introduction to Metal Angles<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3a97ad5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3a97ad5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0367713\" data-id=\"0367713\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdf55d3 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fdf55d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_postman_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1182\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Metal angles are L-shaped profiles widely used in construction, fabrication, framework, bracing, and edging. They offer strength and rigidity in multiple directions, making them a go-to component for structural applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1248\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">At <a class=\"\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1233\">Speciality Metals<\/a>, you can find:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1369\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1304\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1304\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1287\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/aluminium-angle\/\">Aluminium Angle Bar<\/a> (6063-T6)<\/strong> in various sizes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1369\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1369\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1342\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/mild-steel-angle\/\">Mild Steel Angle<\/a> (Hot Rolled)<\/strong> from 13mm to 50mm profiles<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1443\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Both are stocked in manageable lengths for ease of delivery and cutting.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-55a5360\" data-id=\"55a5360\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50b711c ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"50b711c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_photomorph_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Mild-Steel-Angle-Category-Image-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20962\" alt=\"Mild Steel Angle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Mild-Steel-Angle-Category-Image-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Mild-Steel-Angle-Category-Image-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Mild-Steel-Angle-Category-Image-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Mild-Steel-Angle-Category-Image-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Mild-Steel-Angle-Category-Image-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Mild-Steel-Angle-Category-Image-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Mild-Steel-Angle-Category-Image-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Mild-Steel-Angle-Category-Image.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5e2f524 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5e2f524\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-42243bf\" data-id=\"42243bf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81788b8 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"81788b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_text_clip&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Comparison Areas<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-521a0ba elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"521a0ba\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-13825e9\" data-id=\"13825e9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d34c83 ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4d34c83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_photomorph_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Aluminium-Angle-Bar-19.05mm-x-19.05mm-x-3.175mm-Image-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-22793\" alt=\"19.05mm x 19.05mm x 3.175mm Angle Aluminium 1 Metre Strip\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Aluminium-Angle-Bar-19.05mm-x-19.05mm-x-3.175mm-Image-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Aluminium-Angle-Bar-19.05mm-x-19.05mm-x-3.175mm-Image-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Aluminium-Angle-Bar-19.05mm-x-19.05mm-x-3.175mm-Image-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Aluminium-Angle-Bar-19.05mm-x-19.05mm-x-3.175mm-Image-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Aluminium-Angle-Bar-19.05mm-x-19.05mm-x-3.175mm-Image-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Aluminium-Angle-Bar-19.05mm-x-19.05mm-x-3.175mm-Image-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2205cb3\" data-id=\"2205cb3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-879866e ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"879866e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_postman_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1530\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Let\u2019s break down the most relevant factors to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1570\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2714 Strength &amp; Load-Bearing Capacity<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1711\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mild steel angle has higher tensile strength than aluminium. It&#8217;s particularly beneficial for structural loads and industrial applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1885\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1782\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1782\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/mild-steel-angle\/\"><strong data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1735\">Mild Steel Angle<\/strong><\/a>: Ideal for heavy-duty frames and construction.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1885\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1885\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/aluminium-angle\/\"><strong data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1804\">Aluminium Angle<\/strong><\/a>: Sufficient for lighter loads, such as trim, supports, or decorative structures.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"2090\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1899\">Example:<\/strong> A garden pergola or frame requiring support for a heavy roof would benefit from mild steel angle. Conversely, lightweight shelving or caravan trims might be better suited to aluminium angle.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d9279b8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d9279b8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-371f5a3\" data-id=\"371f5a3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-324398f ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"324398f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_postman_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2128\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2714 Weight &amp; Ease of Handling<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2219\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Aluminium is significantly lighter, which makes it easier to transport, cut, and install.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto contain-inline-size\">\n<table data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2496\">\n<thead data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2288\">\n<tr data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2288\">\n<th data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2238\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Metal Type<\/span><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2288\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Weight (approx.) per metre (25mm x 25mm x 3mm)<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2496\">\n<tr data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2426\">\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/aluminium-angle\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Aluminium Angle<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">0.39 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2496\">\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/mild-steel-angle\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mild Steel Angle<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1.1 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2615\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This difference makes aluminium more suitable for mobile applications or projects where reducing weight is important.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a107998\" data-id=\"a107998\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4932ab ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d4932ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_photomorph_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Aluminium-Angle-Bar-Group-Image-e1673536609513-300x300-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20421\" alt=\"Aluminium Angle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Aluminium-Angle-Bar-Group-Image-e1673536609513-300x300-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Aluminium-Angle-Bar-Group-Image-e1673536609513-300x300-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Aluminium-Angle-Bar-Group-Image-e1673536609513-300x300-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a0a13f0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a0a13f0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a6e63d\" data-id=\"4a6e63d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44dd553 ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"44dd553\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_photomorph_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mild-steel-angle-group-image.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20041\" alt=\"Mild Steel Angle Iron Steel Section 20-60mm Width 3-6mm Thick\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mild-steel-angle-group-image.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mild-steel-angle-group-image-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/mild-steel-angle-group-image-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cff80c3\" data-id=\"cff80c3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e252e3a ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e252e3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_postman_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2648\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2714 Corrosion Resistance<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2791\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">One of aluminium\u2019s standout qualities is its resistance to rust. It&#8217;s inherently non-corrosive, especially in outdoor or marine environments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2892\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mild steel, on the other hand, must be protected with coatings or galvanisation to avoid corrosion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"3038\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2714 <strong data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2928\">Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/aluminium-angle\/\">aluminium angle<\/a> outdoors<\/strong> without additional treatment<\/span><br data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"2960\" \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2714 <strong data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"2994\">Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/mild-steel-angle\/\">mild steel angle<\/a> indoors<\/strong> or with protective coatings if used outside<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3184\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">At <strong><a class=\"\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3089\">Speciality Metals<\/a>,<\/strong> all mild steel angle comes in an uncoated form, allowing you to paint or finish it as needed.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fec7812 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fec7812\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8759b12\" data-id=\"8759b12\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebcd11a ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ebcd11a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_postman_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"3191\" data-end=\"3224\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2714 Machinability &amp; Fabrication<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3226\" data-end=\"3311\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Both metals are easy to work with, but aluminium is generally more beginner-friendly:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3479\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3392\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3392\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/aluminium-angle\/\"><strong data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3334\">Aluminium Angle<\/strong><\/a>: Cuts easily with standard tools like a hacksaw or jigsaw<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3479\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3479\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/mild-steel-angle\/\"><strong data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3415\">Mild Steel Angle<\/strong>:<\/a> Requires heavier-duty cutting tools and more care when welding<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3481\" data-end=\"3618\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2714 Tip: Aluminium also responds well to drilling and shaping using handheld tools, making it ideal for DIY projects and light fabrication.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7cd2342 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7cd2342\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f0714c9\" data-id=\"f0714c9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40337c1 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40337c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_postman_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"3625\" data-end=\"3646\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2714 Cost Comparison<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3648\" data-end=\"3849\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In most cases, <strong data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3701\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/mild-steel-angle\/\">mild steel<\/a> is cheaper per kilogram<\/strong> than aluminium. However, due to aluminium\u2019s lighter weight, the cost per metre may not be dramatically different depending on the profile and size.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3851\" data-end=\"3981\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">That said, if you&#8217;re on a tight budget for a large project and corrosion isn&#8217;t a major concern, mild steel may offer better value.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2015192 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2015192\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bc71063\" data-id=\"bc71063\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8433f9c ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8433f9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_postman_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"3988\" data-end=\"4018\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When to Use Aluminium Angle<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4020\" data-end=\"4051\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/aluminium-angle\/\"><strong>Aluminium angle<\/strong><\/a> is perfect for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4053\" data-end=\"4233\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4053\" data-end=\"4085\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4055\" data-end=\"4085\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2705 Caravan and campervan builds<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4086\" data-end=\"4113\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4088\" data-end=\"4113\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2705 Wall cladding and trims<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4114\" data-end=\"4146\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4116\" data-end=\"4146\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2705 Lightweight furniture frames<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4147\" data-end=\"4183\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4149\" data-end=\"4183\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2705 Marine and coastal installations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4184\" data-end=\"4233\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4186\" data-end=\"4233\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2705 Greenhouses and\u00a0 garden structures<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4235\" data-end=\"4414\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83d\udd27 <strong data-start=\"4238\" data-end=\"4267\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\">Speciality Metals<\/a> Example<\/strong>: Our <strong data-start=\"4273\" data-end=\"4306\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/aluminium-angle\/\">Aluminium Equal Angle<\/a> 6063-T6<\/strong> is a popular choice for hobbyists and tradespeople who need a lightweight but corrosion-resistant solution.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1f3ffb ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a1f3ffb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_photomorph_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Aluminium-Angle-Bar-19.05mm-x-19.05mm-x-3.175mm-Image-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20072\" alt=\"Aluminium Angle Bar 19.05mm x 19.05mm x 3.175mm Image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Aluminium-Angle-Bar-19.05mm-x-19.05mm-x-3.175mm-Image-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Aluminium-Angle-Bar-19.05mm-x-19.05mm-x-3.175mm-Image-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Aluminium-Angle-Bar-19.05mm-x-19.05mm-x-3.175mm-Image-4-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Aluminium-Angle-Bar-19.05mm-x-19.05mm-x-3.175mm-Image-4-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3d53243\" data-id=\"3d53243\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d77ea6 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d77ea6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_postman_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 data-start=\"4421\" data-end=\"4452\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When to Use Mild Steel Angle<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4454\" data-end=\"4481\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/mild-steel-angle\/\"><strong>Mild steel angle<\/strong><\/a> excels in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4483\" data-end=\"4657\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4483\" data-end=\"4521\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4485\" data-end=\"4521\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2705 Heavy-duty construction frameworks<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4522\" data-end=\"4552\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4524\" data-end=\"4552\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2705 Machinery support brackets<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4553\" data-end=\"4584\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4555\" data-end=\"4584\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2705 Garage shelving and racking<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4585\" data-end=\"4623\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4587\" data-end=\"4623\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2705 Agricultural and utility buildings<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4624\" data-end=\"4657\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4626\" data-end=\"4657\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2705 Welding and fabrication tasks<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4659\" data-end=\"4833\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\ud83d\udd27 <strong data-start=\"4662\" data-end=\"4691\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\">Speciality Metals<\/a> Example<\/strong>: Our <strong data-start=\"4697\" data-end=\"4732\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/mild-steel-angle\/\">Mild Steel<\/a> Hot Rolled Angle Bar<\/strong> provides excellent rigidity and weldability, making it a staple for metalworkers and builders alike.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1a8241 ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f1a8241\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_photomorph_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mild_Steel_Angle_3mm_Thick_300mm_2_Pack_Image_5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28775\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mild_Steel_Angle_3mm_Thick_300mm_2_Pack_Image_5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mild_Steel_Angle_3mm_Thick_300mm_2_Pack_Image_5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mild_Steel_Angle_3mm_Thick_300mm_2_Pack_Image_5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mild_Steel_Angle_3mm_Thick_300mm_2_Pack_Image_5-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mild_Steel_Angle_3mm_Thick_300mm_2_Pack_Image_5-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mild_Steel_Angle_3mm_Thick_300mm_2_Pack_Image_5-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ccaaacc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ccaaacc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0d4a91e\" data-id=\"0d4a91e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38203b2 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38203b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_text_clip&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Environmental Considerations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5f8d091 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5f8d091\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-57ebb35\" data-id=\"57ebb35\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d4c6d8 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d4c6d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_postman_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4873\" data-end=\"5043\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/aluminium-angle\/\"><strong>Aluminium<\/strong><\/a> is more easily recyclable than mild steel, and its corrosion resistance often means fewer coatings are needed \u2014 making it a greener option in many applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5045\" data-end=\"5183\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/mild-steel-angle\/\"><strong>mild steel<\/strong><\/a> also has a strong recycling infrastructure in the UK, and when properly maintained, it can also offer a long lifespan.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-90abdb9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"90abdb9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2fd9073\" data-id=\"2fd9073\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fef5be ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2fef5be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_text_clip&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Design Aesthetic<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d163e5b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d163e5b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9f441ca\" data-id=\"9f441ca\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0dfea1 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f0dfea1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_postman_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5211\" data-end=\"5372\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In exposed applications, aluminium provides a more refined appearance due to its natural finish. It&#8217;s suitable for clean, modern designs where aesthetics matter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5374\" data-end=\"5519\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/mild-steel-angle\/\"><strong>Mild steel,<\/strong><\/a> unless treated, can appear industrial or unfinished. However, it takes paint or powder coating very well, allowing for a custom look.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7ea5c08 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7ea5c08\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-19fabe7\" data-id=\"19fabe7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbe248b ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fbe248b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_photomorph_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mild_Steel_Angle_3mm_Thick_300mm_2_Pack_Image_6-Copy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28774\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mild_Steel_Angle_3mm_Thick_300mm_2_Pack_Image_6-Copy.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mild_Steel_Angle_3mm_Thick_300mm_2_Pack_Image_6-Copy-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mild_Steel_Angle_3mm_Thick_300mm_2_Pack_Image_6-Copy-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mild_Steel_Angle_3mm_Thick_300mm_2_Pack_Image_6-Copy-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mild_Steel_Angle_3mm_Thick_300mm_2_Pack_Image_6-Copy-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Mild_Steel_Angle_3mm_Thick_300mm_2_Pack_Image_6-Copy-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5a225e5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5a225e5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8010ed3\" data-id=\"8010ed3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24f3c59 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"24f3c59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_text_clip&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Graph: Quick Comparison Table<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bca88cc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bca88cc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0dea885\" data-id=\"0dea885\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76698ce ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76698ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_postman_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table data-start=\"5560\" data-end=\"6297\">\n<thead data-start=\"5560\" data-end=\"5641\">\n<tr data-start=\"5560\" data-end=\"5641\">\n<th data-start=\"5560\" data-end=\"5583\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Property<\/span><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"5583\" data-end=\"5611\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Aluminium Angle<\/span><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"5611\" data-end=\"5641\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mild Steel Angle<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"5724\" data-end=\"6297\">\n<tr data-start=\"5724\" data-end=\"5805\">\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Strength<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">High<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5806\" data-end=\"5887\">\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Weight<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Light<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Heavy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5888\" data-end=\"5969\">\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Corrosion Resistance<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Excellent (no coating)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Poor (requires coating)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"5970\" data-end=\"6051\">\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Machinability<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Easy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6052\" data-end=\"6133\">\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Welding<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">More difficult<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Easy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6134\" data-end=\"6215\">\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cost (per metre)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Higher<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lower<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"6216\" data-end=\"6297\">\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Outdoor Suitability<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Very good<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Only with protection<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-541b519 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"541b519\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c643ca0\" data-id=\"c643ca0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7986a9e ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7986a9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_text_clip&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Practical Advice for Buyers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b626860 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b626860\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2b179af\" data-id=\"2b179af\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16aede7 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16aede7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_postman_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2714 <strong data-start=\"6340\" data-end=\"6385\">For outdoor furniture or marine projects?<\/strong> Go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/aluminium-angle\/\"><strong data-start=\"6394\" data-end=\"6407\">aluminium<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d49a604\" data-id=\"d49a604\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0dfa035 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0dfa035\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_postman_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2714 <strong data-start=\"6413\" data-end=\"6459\">Building a frame for shelves or equipment?<\/strong> Choose<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/mild-steel-angle\/\"> <strong data-start=\"6467\" data-end=\"6481\">mild steel<\/strong>.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-88771f2\" data-id=\"88771f2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69a4880 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"69a4880\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_postman_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2714 <strong data-start=\"6487\" data-end=\"6532\">Looking for ease of cutting and handling?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/aluminium-angle\/\"><strong>Aluminium<\/strong><\/a> is ideal.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f737efa\" data-id=\"f737efa\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c1d0b3 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c1d0b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_postman_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2714 <strong data-start=\"6557\" data-end=\"6611\">Need something you can weld easily and affordably? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/mild-steel-angle\/\">Mild steel<\/a><\/strong> wins.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5226cda elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5226cda\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-edb1064\" data-id=\"edb1064\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ad99a2 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ad99a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_text_clip&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Our Customers Say<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-803d4f3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"803d4f3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4e2cbd2\" data-id=\"4e2cbd2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c131307 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c131307\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_postman_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6662\" data-end=\"6856\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Many DIY enthusiasts choose aluminium angle for quick home improvement tasks. Meanwhile, fabricators and tradespeople often order mild steel angles in bulk due to its strength and affordability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6858\" data-end=\"6997\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Both types are available in popular sizes from <strong data-start=\"6905\" data-end=\"6955\"><a class=\"\" style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6907\" data-end=\"6953\">Speciality Metals<\/a><\/strong> with fast UK shipping and expert support.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b009a32\" data-id=\"b009a32\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d7e6fe ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8d7e6fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_photomorph_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Aluminium-vs-Mild-Steel-Angle-Mesh-Banner-1-1024x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-22821\" alt=\"Aluminium vs Steel Angle Comparison\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Aluminium-vs-Mild-Steel-Angle-Mesh-Banner-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Aluminium-vs-Mild-Steel-Angle-Mesh-Banner-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Aluminium-vs-Mild-Steel-Angle-Mesh-Banner-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Aluminium-vs-Mild-Steel-Angle-Mesh-Banner-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Aluminium-vs-Mild-Steel-Angle-Mesh-Banner-1-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Aluminium-vs-Mild-Steel-Angle-Mesh-Banner-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e379fd9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e379fd9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b6acd74\" data-id=\"b6acd74\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20a39ec ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"20a39ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_text_clip&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Final Comparison Summary<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-983dfe0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"983dfe0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3656f0d\" data-id=\"3656f0d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95d54e9 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95d54e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_postman_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"7033\" data-end=\"7073\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Each material shines in its own context:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7075\" data-end=\"7239\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"7075\" data-end=\"7150\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"7077\" data-end=\"7150\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/aluminium-angle\/\"><strong data-start=\"7077\" data-end=\"7096\">Aluminium angle<\/strong><\/a> is light, corrosion-resistant, and easy to work with.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"7151\" data-end=\"7239\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"7153\" data-end=\"7239\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/mild-steel-angle\/\"><strong data-start=\"7153\" data-end=\"7173\">Mild steel angle<\/strong><\/a> offers strength, versatility in fabrication, and value for money.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"7241\" data-end=\"7572\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The right choice depends on the environment, load requirements, and budget of your specific project. With a wide selection of <strong data-start=\"7367\" data-end=\"7402\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/mild-steel-angle\/\">mild steel<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/product-category\/angle\/aluminium-angle\/\">aluminium angles<\/a><\/strong> at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\"><strong data-start=\"7406\" data-end=\"7427\">Speciality Metals<\/strong><\/a>, you can confidently find the ideal solution \u2014 whether you\u2019re building a custom frame, reinforcing a structure, or starting a new DIY challenge.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-235b9fa7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"235b9fa7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-690a8b85\" data-id=\"690a8b85\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-551e569f ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"551e569f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_postman_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><em>As always, thank you for checking out our blog. We hope that this helps you with your project.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Please also check out the other\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>articles<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>\u00a0in our\u00a0helpful guide\u00a0series. We have written about\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/aluminium\/top-10-uses-for-aluminium-checker-plate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>aluminium sheeting<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/aluminium\/top-10-uses-for-aluminium-checker-plate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>checker plate<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>\u00a0recently to name but two of our articles.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>We are also proud to sell this product on our highly popular\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.co.uk\/str\/specialitymetals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>eBay store<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>, check us out there too.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>If you have any further questions, feel free to\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smetals.co.uk\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>contact us<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-30eb2307 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"30eb2307\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-69a9f0b4\" 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