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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
Read More...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
Read More...Apprentice Fabricator Progression
Nurturing the talent of young apprentice fabricators. Working alongside Simons Construction and under the direction of Avanti Architects, Dio-Met Fabrications Ltd are the designated architectural metalworker on the new £40 Million extension to the Sheffield Children's Hospital. DioMet's contract
Read More...Walk on floor glass
What is the cost of walk-on floor glass? Walk on floor glass comes in a range of sizes, shapes and specifications so costs will vary. DioMet have two standard thicknesses that can be bought online in some standard sizes or contact us for a bespoke quotation. As a rule of thumb, as at the posted date
Read More...External Staircase Prices
How much does an external metal staircase cost? It's a simple question that can often be difficult to find a straight forward answer to, the reason being that most external steel staircases are made to bespoke customer requirements and can come with a number of potential variations. But you just w
Read More...Modular stainless fittings
Some recent additions to our stainless steel handrail and balustrade fittings range : BASE COVER DISC SIDE FIX BALUSTER CLAMP WALL FIX GLASS CLAMP Our new additions serve to compliment our range of modular stainless steel...
Read More...Glass panel staircase Lincoln
Affordable glass staircase solutions Dio-Met design and supply glass staircases and panels throughout the UK. Our latest customer from Lincoln has installed Dio-Met glass panels to complete a staircase renovation - testimonial email and pictures below : "Just wanted to thank you and your team
Read More...Anti climb barriers
Recently completed anti-climb barriers. Being specialist architectural metalworkers, here at Dio-Met we receive orders for various bespoke fabrications each week- our latest installation in the Yorkshire area comprises canopy-style anti climb barriers, metal gates and security fencing to the Westf
Read More...Corten Steel
What is Corten steel? Corten steel (often referred to as Cor-Ten) is a weathering steel material that is widely used for sculptures, construction and cladding. The material Corten steel is actually an alloy of copper, nickel and chromium that displays an interesting reaction to weathering whereby
Read More...Balustrade Solutions
At Dio-Met Fabrications Ltd, we pride ourselves on supplying and installing high quality, bespoke handrail and glass balustrade systems throughout the whole of the UK. Our professional approach, combined with vast experience and industry knowledge ensures we are able to achieve a balustrade or handr
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