Here are some images of some uses for glass where light is a necessary to the floor beneath. In the first example we placed a mildsteel frame which was lazer cut and so looked rather unique from underneath in the floor void and then placed the toughened and laminated glass into this frame.

In the second example our client required access into a room without the requirement of  a full floor area and so we manufactured and glass floored bridge complete with glass balustrade.

Both examples are very different but the requirements were similar. The use of glass in both results in magnificant metalwork pieces. Remember once some planning is done early anything is possible.

Regards, Martin.

Delivered on time the canopy made it’s journey to site last Sunday thanks to Peter and Darren from Ashgrove Transport and the rest of their team. We left the factory at 3.30 pm and we got to Stephen’s Green at 1.30 am Monday morning. We got great help from the Gardai along the route, it would have been impossible without them. I would like to apologise for any delays experienced by motorists along the way. Once we got to Stephen’s Green the canopy had to be placed on it’s end onto our own truck to get it down the street to it’s location. This was carried out by 2 cranes and went smoothly once the wind had died down. As soon as we had it at the site the boys got to it, Ollie, Johnny, Damo and Michael worked through the night and took great advantage of the calm conditions.

Ashgrove Transport on the move.

The convoy leaving Kilkenny.

Swopping the load on Stephen’s Green.

Driving into location.

Erecting the Caonpy.

Canopy in position.

The photos show a snap shot of the events which got the canopy to The Gaiety Centre. It was an experience to say the least and a very satisfying project for all concerend. We made a commitment last July to have the canopy on site on the 21st October. This we did. Well done lads…………..great job.

If you would like anymore innformation on this project or others please do call us.

Regards, Martin.

PS; Thanks Derek for the great photos……………………………they are brilliant.

Here is another image of frame-less glass balustrade. This is the landing area to the staircase I showed earlier.

The glass is fixed to a steel stringer which is fixed into the edge of the concrete floor. There are no visible bolts or welds to cheapen the appearance of this piece.

Note the way in which the timber handrail is fitted. There are no timber corners at all. There are all done by thickening the stainless steel and so eliminates the risk of the timber corners opening and looks very good……………………………. Attention to detail is the key.

Regards, Martin.

Canopy sees the light……………….. at last. Well done to Gavin, Mick, Lucas, James and Willie. We moved out the canopy in the early hours this morning and turned it over to work on the top section. We will be loading it on the low loader later this evening and our journey will begin at 2pm Sunday from our factory in Ballyfoyle to site The Gaiety Centre, Dublin.

Probably the best fabricators in the world……………..

Regards, Martin

We are now on the final polishing stage of this feature canopy. We have in all 9 layers of polishing to be carried out over every square inch of it’s surface. By noon tomorrow we hope to be turning this canopy over to finish off the top lip and then concentrate on the top rain water pan and support arms. The lads have not stopped in their quest for perfection on this one. The machines are at their best to keep up with them actually.

You can see the type of finish that is being achieved through endless man hours and the skill of our guys. The fabrication is only as good as the finished polishing………. especially in stainless steel work.

I’ll keep you posted,   Regards, Martin.