The future of metalwork: sustainable materials and fabrication innovations
Metalwork is, of course, all about shaping, cutting and welding metal materials to create various essential structures, including tools, parts and more decorative elements from gates to staircases, plus other architectural features. It’s a process which is changing rapidly, as it moves to become greener, smarter and more efficient. And many industries continue to rely […]
How Bespoke Metal Fabrication Transforms Residential Properties
Metal fabrication is the business of cutting, bending and assembling raw products such as steel, aluminium or iron to fashion durable elements. It encompasses, for example, wrought-iron or steel gates, countertops, shelving units, metal fencing, staircases, balcony panels, handrails, garden features, fire escapes and structural steelwork such as the beams and columns for extensions or […]
Steelworks For A New Build in Wimbledon
For this project we were asked by one of our repeat customers to provide steelworks for a new build in Wimbledon. The steels were provided to assist in the new build of the house structure. We provided multiple layers of steel. From the ground floor steels, areas around the stairways and then onto large roof […]
Structural Steelwork For a House Refurb & Extension in Sevenoaks
We were very pleased to win the tender for the structural steelwork for a house refurb & extension in Sevenoaks. Here you can see the GA drawings and layout of the steels: At Two J’s Metalwork, we take immense pride in delivering not just steel frames but we like to get involved in transforming dreams […]
Balcony With Full Balustrade
This project was in Lisson Grove in West London and we were asked to design, build and install a steel balcony with full balustrade. The balcony hangs off some existing steel which is part of the window structure. There is also a small hidden gate within the handrail/balustrade that disappears once its closed. Why You […]
Steel Frame for a Large Extension
A returning customer asked us to produce a steel frame to support a large extension. This customer was able to sit with us and assist the initial drafting of the frame which is always helpful. We used 3d models almost exclusively on this job as the customer was happy to receive STEP files of the […]
Steels for Crockstead Farm Staircase
Two J’s Metalwork were asked to produce the steels required to support a mezzanine floor above an existing kitchen at Crockstead Farm near Uckfield, in East Sussex. Along with the steels, a suitable steel staircase. This was an in-house design and we’re very pleased with the look of the stairs now that they have been […]
Continuation of the Quirky New Build Bungalow
We have been very involved with the steelwork for this quirky new build bungalow. It is an extremely interesting project and has some amazing features, including a circular steel ring in which to grow a substantial tree. There is also a smaller steel ring that will house a glass dome, to sit above the underground […]
Wrap Around Steel Terrace
For this project, we designed and installed the steels for a wrap around steel terrace. The customer wanted space all around the outside of their residential property. Gallery These photos were taken once the steels were in, before the beam and block flooring was installed. First, we painted with a red oxide primer: Painting The […]
Steel Balconies for a Beach Front House
This was an interesting project for Two J’s! We installed two steel balconies for a beach front house down on the south coast. The steel for these balconies went through hot dip galvanising, which involves immersing the metal in a bath of molten zinc. Being directly by the sea brings many challenges for all kinds […]
