Notes from the Workshop
Practical guides on gates, railings and steelwork, what works, what lasts, and what things actually cost. Written by the people who make it.
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Choosing a Fabricator
Looking for a Metal Fabricator in South Wales?
How to tell a proper fabricator from a middleman, why galvanising is the question most people forget to ask, and the five things worth checking before you commit to anyone.
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Aluminium Verandas: 10 Things to Know Before You Buy
Glass or polycarbonate, planning permission, integrated drainage, powder-coat colours and why the fitting matters as much as the frame. A straight guide before you spend the money.
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Metal Railings: 15 Ideas to Secure & Style Your Property
Bow tops, Victorian spearheads, hand-forged scrollwork, Juliet balconies and railings built to house your intercom. Fifteen ideas, plus why we galvanise everything that leaves the workshop.
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