Combining steel and glass: modern architectural trends for homes and businesses
Extend a property and you can look forward to enjoying more tailored living or working space without the sheer hassle and expense of upping sticks and moving. At the same time, you’ll boost your place’s market value. And if you’re looking for inspiration, steel and glass could provide the perfect combination of materials to use. […]
Steel vs. timber: when to choose structural steelwork for your home extension
Extending your home yields multiple advantages, including the enjoyment of more living space without the expense and disruption of moving, while enhancing the value of your home. At the same time, you can have a bespoke design to improve your property and lifestyle in a way that works for you. One decision you’ll have to […]
Planning a structural steel project: key steps to think about
Structural steel is a high-strength carbon steel alloy engineered specifically for the construction sector. It serves as a durable framework for bridges, buildings and industrial structures and can both take heavy loads and resist deformation while being highly versatile, with an excellent strength-to-weight ratio. So it’s hardly surprising that it’s often considered the backbone of […]
The process behind safe, efficient steel erection
Steel’s impressive strength-to-weight ratio, durability, and recyclability make it one of the most dependable materials in construction. Its ability to handle heavy loads and withstand demanding conditions also makes it exceptionally safe for structural use. So it’s popular for use across a huge range of construction projects. And it’s ideal for bridges, high-rise structures and […]
From concept to construction: the importance of accurate CAD drawings
What are CAD drawings? These are 2D digital drawings made using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to represent physical structures, parts or other objects. They serve as a substitute for traditional designs drawn by hand and are widely used across different sectors, including manufacturing and engineering, offering a speedier, more detailed blueprint. Hand-drawn sketches were useful […]
Understanding BS EN 1090: Why it matters for steel projects
What is BS EN 1090? BS EN 1090 is a European standard which the United Kingdom has adopted, so it’s an international one, and it covers structural steel and aluminium. The BS stands for British Standards and shows that the British Standards Institution has endorsed and adopted EN 1090 for use in the UK. A […]
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 […]
