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.
Steel Gates vs Aluminium Gates: 7 Key Differences
Strength, rust, cost, maintenance, lifespan, style and automation compared, so you can choose the right gate for your South Wales home or business.
Read the guide →External Metal Staircases: Costs, Building Regs & Design
Rise and going, guarding heights, tread and finish options, likely cost ranges, and the building regulations that apply to external steel stairs in England and Wales.
Read the guide →A Substantial Structural Steel Package on a Landmark Redevelopment
A project we're working on now: supplying and installing the complete structural steelwork for a major mixed-use scheme in Newport (retail, a coffee shop and thirteen flats) with main contractor Skystone Design and Build.
Read the project →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.
Read the guide →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.
Read the guide →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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