FAQs
Here we answer frequency asked questions.
Q. Why Do I Need Structural Steels?
A. You will need structural steels to provide strength, durability and flexibility required for building safe and efficient structures.
Q. Do You Do Any Additional Finishes?
A. Yes, upon request we are able to powder coat or galvanise your steels.
Q. What Is Building Control?
A. Building control refers to the regulatory process that ensures construction projects comply with building codes and safety standards. Encompassing areas such as structural integrity, fire safety, accessibility and energy efficiency typically enforced by local authorities or approved inspectors.
Q. Do You Offer Genie Lift or Hi-Ab Hire?
A. Yes! We offer both services, with hi-ab cranes of 45 or 90 foot. Just let us know what you need and we can price it during the estimation stage.
Q. What Is A Structural Drawing?
A. A structural drawing is a detailed plan created by structural engineers that shows how a building or structure will be built to safely support loads, including specifications for materials, dimensions and construction methods.
Q. What Are Structural Calculations?
A. Structural calculations are detailed mathematical analyses used to determine the strength, stability and load-bearing capacity of structural elements. Whereas structural drawings visually represent the design and layout based on those calculations to guide construction.
Q. What Do I Need To Provide To Get A Cost For Steels?
A. Typically you will need to provide some of the following:
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- Structural Drawings
- Structural Calculations
- Steel & Grade Specifications
- Bill of Quantities or Material Take-Off
- Project Location and Access Information
- Fabrication & Finishing Requirements
- Timeline & Delivery Schedule
- Connection Details
- Site Conditions or Constraints
Q. Do You Offer Site Surveys?
A. Yes, we have an in house expert that can discuss your unique requirements face to face, letting us gain a comprehensive understanding of the environment, accessibility and logistics.
Q. Do You Offer Installation Services?
A. Yes. Our installation team are experienced and fully trained to meet the high demands of onsite certification, ensuring installations are completed safely and effectively.
Q. Can You Fabricate Balustrades, Balconies or Staircases?
A. Yes we can, as long as you can provide us with some drawings that we can scale from.
Q. Why Does My Bridgeover Agreement Have A Steel Beam?
A. Your bridge over agreement may include a steel beam because it's needed to safely support or protect utility services as they pass under or across a structure, ensuring strength, durability and compliance with regulations.
Q. Can You Make Bespoke Designs?
A. When provided the necessary drawings we can most definitely facilitate bespoke requests. Our previous projects in bespoke design include pergola feet, letterboxes and more recently a steel hearth.
Q. How Long Will My Steel Take To Fabricate?
A. This depends completely on your project, specifications and quantity. We do, however, aim to get straight connectionless steels out within 48hrs.