Hello World! Welcome Friends! If you’re unfamiliar with an angle iron, then you may be surprised to discover that it’s not at all made from iron. It’s usually made of galvanized steel and there are two versions of this tool, equal and unequal. They come in a wide range of sizes and thicknesses, so they have thousands of applications. They’re used just as much in homes as they are in skyscrapers. It’s impossible to explain all of the ways a good angle iron can be used, but we’ll cover some of their more common uses.
1. Odd Jobs
Handymen and odd jobbers will often find uses for an angle iron in a variety of applications. Due to their sturdiness they can be used as a makeshift chair or table leg. They can be used to help shore up a deck or a wobbly banister. A DIY backyard gazebo can also benefit from the use of angle irons. And because these multi-use angle irons come in a variety of sizes, even homeowners who like to do small repair jobs around the house can use them in a variety of ways, from reinforcing corners and angles to holding shelving in place. You’ll be surprised at just how many everyday, real-world applications there are for angle irons.
2. Bed Frames
Most metal bed frames are made from a series of L-shaped angle irons. They make for excellent support for both the box spring and the mattress. Nowadays, a lot of bed frames are constructed from wood, which means they typically use slats to support the mattress. Slatted wood bed frames don’t always provide sufficient support for heavier mattresses or lightweight foam mattresses, so angle irons can be used to supplement the wood slats.
3. Masonry
There’s more to laying bricks than just bricks and mortar. When bricks are used to build walls, doors and windows can provide a bit of a challenge. Generally bricks can’t take the weight distribution that comes with window and door openings. That’s where angle irons come into play. They help to protect openings and carry the load of the openings as well. Stone masons even use them to securely mount secure shelving and other fixtures.
4. Construction
Construction projects use L angles or angle irons quite a bit. The angle irons used in major construction sites are typically a lot bigger and heavier than those used in home builds and projects. In fact, they are usually part of the original building materials for the structure. They’re intended to support beams and columns, and they can even be used in the construction of broadcasting antennas and cellular towers.
The entire job of an angle iron is to provide support and stability no matter what use you find for it. These versatile galvanized steel brackets are able to provide the necessary support due to its angled shape. They’ve been used for many years, and it’s hard not to imagine them not being a big part of building and repair projects well into the foreseeable future.
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