Materials
When choosing a material for your job you should take into consideration not only the style you are after, but the physical location of the finished product. In harsh environments within 2km of the ocean, rivers or bore watered areas, stainless steel or aluminium is recommended.
Aluminium
Aluminium is the material of choice for an array of applications. Its strength to weight ratio allows products to be stronger and lighter. It is one of the lightest available commercial metals with a density of approximately one third that of steel, making it a great choice for large heavy gates.
Aluminium also has excellent resistance to corrosion due to the thin layer of aluminium oxide that forms on the surface of aluminium when it is exposed to air. In many applications it can be left in the mill finished condition.
Steel
Steel will provide greater strength than aluminium for comparable thicknesses has a greater product range so will be used when aluminium is not suitable or available.
Steel is used in all wrought iron products due to the huge range of available wrought iron components.
In order to prevent corrosion it must be hot dip galvanized and/or powder coated.
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel is available in different grades and finishes and should be selected for appearance, use and location of the finished product.
Grade '304' is a general purpose stainless and is the most common grade of stainless produced. It offers good corrosion resistance. 304 stainless steel is best suited for indoor use and is inadequate for many marine applications.
Grade '316' offers the best corrosion resistance among standard stainless steel and is often refered to as "marine grade". Grade 316 is most suited to outdoor and marine applications.
There are several finishes of stainless available. Some of the most common finishes are:
No. 4: Brushed Finish. Also refered to as Satin. Brushed stainless has a slight directional grain running though it. Common places brushed stainless can be seen are on house hold applicances such as fridges.
No. 8: Mirror Finish. Highly polished to have a mirror shine. Common places this can be seen are on handrails around shopping centres.
Corten Steel
CORTEN is a weather-resistant steel that protects itself via a unique pre-weathering process. This application allows the outside layer to naturally rust, and in turn seals and protects the steel within.
It provides a rustic antique appearance and eliminates the need for painting surfaces.
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Powdercoating:
Powder coating colours – Dulux
Powder coating colours – Interpon
mHouse Automatic Gate motors:
The following are the commonly used motors, others models are available when required:
WG2 swinging gate motor
SL1 sliding gate motor
mHouse accessories
Glass Fencing
Glass pool fencing brochure
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Glass Fencing
Glass fencing is a stylish addition to any pool, spa or balcony area, offering uninterrupted views of your surroundings.
Our glass fencing is constructed to Australian Swimming Pool Safety Standards AS1926.1 and uses 10mm thick safety glass, also manufactured to Australian Standards.
- Semi-Frameless (with posts) Aluminium or Stainless Steel 316 marine grade fittings
- Frameless (no posts) Stainless Steel, 316 marine grade fittings
- Enduroshield as standard
- Core-drilled or bolt down posts or spigots
ENDUROSHIELD
All installations include the application of EnduroShield to glass. “EnduroShield is an ultra-thin transparent coating thatcompletely adheres to the glass surface and provides protection that will repel both water and oil based stains”.
Custom Projects
Let us create a unique, custom made steel project, that is something different and special for you.
With 25 years in the steel business we can work with you to create a unique project that will give you something different, and give us the enjoyment of using our creative minds!
Inspiration:
Send us drawings, pictures from magazines or photos of something you love and we can use this as inspiration and a guide to create a gate, screen panel, balustrading, fencing or even a piece of furniture that is definitely not from a standard catalogue.
See also our photo gallery.
Call us today for a free quote or to discuss your ideas - 0419 138 262.
Patios & Carports
Let A&T MetalWorks fabricate and install your new patio or carport from start to finish and ensure you receive a strong, quality construction.
Built by our experienced and qualified welder, our patios and carports will stand the test of time and weather, with these features as a standard on every job:
- Box gutters between house and patio;
- Fully welded trusses;
- 1.6mm steel tube throughout
- 90mm x 90mm posts
A colourbond steel patio or carport can be fabricated to your choice of gable frame, flat roof, dome or hip end with a range of colour combinations to suit your home and style.
See our photo gallery for inspiration!
We can also arrange complete shire approval.
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