Posted on 08/08/2018

Toughened glass panels are available from a wide range of suppliers online, but do you know what to look out for when purchasing?....and is there such a thing a ‘cheap’ toughened glass? We explore some of the important points to note when buying toughened glass online or comparing quotes.

Posted on 31/07/2018

And now for something completely different- This DIY project undertaken by our customer Paul is something rather out of the ordinary and features our walk-on glass floor panel as part of this intriguing / disturbing toilet area!

Posted on 31/07/2018

Walk-on glass floor panels come in a range of shapes and sizes and this blog explores the technical specifications and building regulations surrounding domestic structural glass floor systems. Other considerations are also discussed including modesty and slip-resistance.

Posted on 25/07/2018

Anthracite grey is a common colour for many UPVC windows, doors and guttering systems and is therefore a regularly requested colour for our glass balustrade and balcony handrails to match. This example project shows our System 10 powdercoated steel and glass balustrade with clear toughened glass inf

Posted on 24/07/2018

The hot trend at the moment is walk out balcony systems with glass balustrading which we are manufacturing, delivering and installing every week during the summer. A walk out balcony can extend your house and help to bring the outside in- at a fraction of the cost of an extension.

Posted on 18/07/2018

The installation process for a steel staircase can be a simple DIY task for basic small-scale metal stairs or require professional installation for more complicated, larger projects. Dio-Met supply, deliver and install a variety of internal and external steel staircases Nationwide.

Posted on 17/07/2018

Our system 5 powdercoated steel and glass balustrade with wooden handrail is one of our most popular systems- it’s versatility allows it to be used in a range of domestic balcony and balustrade applications in any size or configuration. Our latest example was completed in Bristol.

Posted on 05/07/2018

A question we are asked almost every day is what thickness of glass should be used in various projects including different balustrades, Juliet balcony systems or for walk-on structural floor glass panels. The answer varies but we look at some options of glass thickness and use…..

Posted on 04/07/2018

All products will require a different level of maintenance and this will vary based on product usage i.e. whether internal or external and the environment each product is used in. This blog explores the recommended maintenance of stainless steel, glass and other metalwork that is commonly used in ou

Posted on 28/06/2018

In this blog we review a small selection of pictures sent to us by happy customers this week including a bespoke glass tabletop, crackle glass kitchen splashback and hinged glass gate to a decked patio area.