Glass Mezzanine Balustrade


Creating a glass mezzanine balustrade A room with sufficient height will lend itself nicely to creating a second floor to maximize space, these dual height rooms are popularly known as a mezzanine floor whereby the top floor looks over the one beneath. The upper room can then provide a gallery are

Glass balustrade prices


What is the cost of a glass balustrade? If you're reading this then you probably want to know more about glass balustrade systems, right? There are a number of different glass balustrade systems available, the options are almost limitless however they tend to fall largely into two distinct categor

Structural Calculations


Involving a structural engineer in your balustrade project DioMet work alongside architects, commercial clients, site managers, designers, project managers and members of the public in a range of circumstances- so we are used to dealing with differing levels of expectations and industry knowledge

Steel balustrade railings


Using steel to form balustrade railings The use of steel for railings offers certain advantages over the main alternatives of wood or composite, so whether you are creating a new railing system in your garden or replacing existing fencing or timber balustrades, metal is an excellent material of ch

Blue Tinted Glass


Feeling blue? The most recent addition to our toughened glass range is our 10mm blue tinted glass which is now available to buy online in standard sizes or as always, can be made to order to any specific customer requirement. Blue tinted glass is often difficult to come by in the architectural gla

Burton Street Foundation


Getting Involved in the Community The Burton Street Foundation are a non-profit community organisation based in Sheffield supporting adults and older children with learning and physical difficulties. The foundation is registered with the 'Friendly Society' and operates in a very similar way to a c

British Metal Fabrication


Here at Dio-Met Fabrications we know the value of our steel and the British steel industry in particular. After all, we’re based in Sheffield, internationally known as a city with a strong reputation for steel production, manipulation and fabrication. The city of Sheffield is our home and has been

Staircases and handrails


Staircase Construction When installing a new staircase, design and cost are usually top of the priority list but there are many elements of the staircase structure to consider. Steel staircases generally comprise treads,stringers, handrails and balustrade railings which make up the bare-bones of t