Contractor Tips Blog

May
16

5 Cool Ideas Using Metal Fabrication

With metal fabrication, almost any design is possible for staircases, furnishings and many types of construction. While there are plenty of pre-fabricated metal options, customized creations can give your business, organization or home a unique style. Here are five cool creations that can be completed using metal fabrication.

  1. Metal building facades. Not only can building framework be made from metal, a façade can be fabricated that is elegant and contemporary in design to update any building or structure.
  2. Customized equipment. Can’t find an exhaust hood for your commercial kitchen that is the right style or dimensions? With metal fabrication your equipment can be made to fit your needs.
  3. Stylized railings. Whether it is an apartment complex or a high-scale auditorium, railings for decks, balconies and staircases can be created that match the style of the décor. A talented metal fabrication company can design railings that are functional and accent your building, customized to blend with your architecture.
  4. Artistic staircases. With metal fabrication, staircases never need to be boring or purely functional. Spiral staircases can be created for homes, galleries and many other structures, adding a stunning centerpiece to any building, indoors or outdoors.
  5. Creative benches and bollards. You do not need to settle for mass-produce metal benches or bollards for your neighborhood park or the front of your business. Have your metal protective devices and seating customized to match your style.

For your next metal construction project, consider the benefits of using a metal fabricator to design a unique option for improved style and function. The only limits are your imagination and the talent of the fabricator you hire.

Posted on behalf of:
LCG Welding, LLC
4625 Church Road
Cumming, GA 30028
(678) 455-555

Mar
31

Customizing the Perfect Garage or Workshop

Have you envisioned having a garage or workshop that is customized for your benefit? Whether you are a backyard mechanic, a wood worker or just looking for the ultimate man-cave, you can transform your garage into the perfect shop for your needs. Metal fabrication is the perfect option to design cabinets, workbenches and storage to create the work area you always wanted at home.

Advantages of Customized Metal Fabrication

While there are plenty of pre-fabricated metal components for workshops and garages, they are not a one-size-fits-all option. They are not fitted for your space or your needs like customized metal fabrication. Why settle for a cookie-cutter component when you can have items made specifically for your preferences? Here are some advantages of investing in customized metal work for your shop:

  • Fitted for your space. Make the most of every square foot of your garage or workshop with customized cabinets, storage racks and benches for your space. Have a limited floor space? Customize your shelving to make use of the vertical areas.
  • Quality matters. Metal fabrication can ensure you get the quality parts you need for your shop that will last. Pre-fab components can be low quality and more likely to become damaged under heavy use.
  • Customized use. Need unique storage for specialized tools? There is no limit to what you can create with metal fabrication. You can plan your design with a talented fabricator that can create any shape or size metal component for your needs for a unique and useful workshop.

You can have the perfect workshop or garage for your hobby or side business. Talk to your local custom metal fabricator for ideas on design and creating the ultimate shop for your needs.

Posted on behalf of:
LCG Welding, LLC
4625 Church Road
Cumming, GA 30028
(678) 455-5552

Feb
17

Crash Barriers that Add Character

Protecting your business with crash barriers and bollards does not need to be boring. While these installations have an important purpose, they can also be stylish and add character to your property. Say goodbye to the traditional, bland bollard and opt for crash barriers that stand out. Here are some ideas to make your crash barriers look great while they keep your building, customers and employees safe.

Colors that Pop

You do not need to have dull metal, black or silver bollards. Make your crash barriers bright and bold with colors that pop. They can be customized to match your brand or just colorful to bring attention to your business. Not only will they keep out unwanted vehicles, they can make your business stand out. Consider geometric designs, primary colors or fun flowers; you can protect your property and still look trendy at the same time.

Custom Designs

Crash barriers can be made in a variety of shapes and forms. Instead of buying the standard bollard, talk to a custom metal fabricator that can custom design your crash barrier to match your style. Be creative – the traditional pole could be diamond shaped or an oval instead. There are no rules that you have must have boring bollards in front of your business; use this opportunity to add some flare to the front of your building or space.

Make your building or commercial space safe while adding a little style when adding crash barriers. Talk to your local custom crash barrier contractor to discuss fun ideas to add character while protecting your property. There are many creative options available when you choose to customize your bollards for your business.

Posted on behalf of:
LCG Welding, LLC
4625 Church Road
Cumming, GA 30028
(678) 455-5552

Jan
23

Window Grates: An Old-World Look

Want to give your home or business an old-world look? Metal window grates can add beauty and security to your windows. When customized with an intricate design, window grates are a lovely accent that can differentiate your building, whether it is your home or a commercial enterprise.

“Old-world style” can mean different things to different people. However, the most commonly thought of designs when it comes to window grates are from architecture from European countries. There are many elaborate homes and buildings throughout Italy, France and the Mediterranean that are excellent examples of the lavish style that is often termed “old-world.” Window grates or grilles are one accent you will see in many of these buildings, and a wonderful addition to modern homes and businesses to give them a classic appeal.

Grilles and window grates can be designed to cover any type of window and add an elegant style. Here are some ideas for window grate designs that can bring that old-world style to your windows:

  • Simple cross pattern, sectioning the window into four parts
  • Curved patterns with detailed designs
  • Diamond or geometric designs to cover windows or doors
  • Distressed metals to give the grates or grilles an antique appearance.

While there are some window and door companies that offer limited options for grates and grilles, they may not come in the size or shape you desire. For a unique, customized approach, having your window grates made and designed by a custom metal fabricator can give you a look that is personalized for your building. It can make a grand statement and add value to your property with an old-world style that adds a touch of class.

Posted on behalf of:
LCG Welding, LLC
4625 Church Road
Cumming, GA 30028
(678) 455-5552

Oct
4

Turn Your Garage into the Ultimate Shop with Metal Fabrication

Is your garage neat, with every tool, piece of equipment and hardware put in its place? If you already possess an organized shop area in your garage, you are one of the few. Tool chests and workbenches can help you organize, but retail options are not tailored to your space, tools or needs. If you want the ultimate shop for your home projects, consider hiring a metal fabricator to build the cabinets and workbenches you need. Here are a few benefits of customized metal fabrication for your home shop:

  • Make the most of your space. Your metal fabricator can help you to design storage and work areas that are customized to your space. If you have limited area, shelves and cabinets can be built to use the vertical space that often goes unused.
  • The right size storage for your needs. Do you have specialized tools that don’t always fit into standard spaces? Have customized storage areas created for your tools that need a dedicated space.
  • Get high-quality metal equipment that will last. When metal equipment is fabricated for your shop, you know each piece is designed and created with precision and care. Unlike cheaper mass-manufactured shop equipment, you will own quality metal work that is worth the investment.
  • Design options. Make your shop look great by adding your individual style to your crafted metal. Metal fabricators are artists and can incorporate the design you prefer.

Treat yourself to a quality workshop in your garage. Contact your local welder or metal fabricator to learn more about designing a customized work area for the ultimate shop right at home.

Posted on behalf of:
LCG Welding, LLC
4625 Church Road
Cumming, GA 30028
(678) 455-5552

Jul
21

Invest in Unique Custom Metal Fabrication

If you are building a new home or business, metal components may be on your list to complete your project. Whether you are considering metal cabinets for the garage or a metal staircase for your new apartment building, you will be in the market to purchase metal components. While there are many metal products that are available that are mass produced, consider the benefits of investing in unique customized metal components through a fabricator.

Welding or metal fabricating is a specialized trade that has been around for centuries. Changing the shape of metal through heat is an art form, from the blacksmiths of old to our modern metal fabricators. These craftsmen can build almost any structure from metal to customized specifications. This gives you access to a product that is like no other and built for your project.

Mass produced metal products tend to use cheap materials and production lines to keep their prices low. While you may save a little money initially, they are not built to last like a handmade fabricated piece. Put quality in and you will get quality out; that is always the case in construction and is especially true with metal components.

If you want a unique stairway, railing, cabinet or counter for your building project, contact a local metal fabricator. You can have them design a component that will be well-made and functional for your needs. You can also get specific designs and artwork done such as initials, logos or other embellishments for a creative touch. Before you buy a manufactured metal piece, find out more about customized metal fabrication and how it can enhance your new home or business.

Posted on behalf of:
LCG Welding, LLC
4625 Church Road
Cumming, GA 30028
(678) 455-5552

Apr
19

Advantages of Using Steel Bollards at Your Business

Bollards have been used for many decades as a protective barrier for public buildings or protected areas. However, there are benefits to many businesses that use steel bollards to protect their property. Bollards can offer a barrier to keep vehicles away from buildings or pedestrian areas. Here are some of the advantages of strategically placing bollards around your business.

  • Property protection. Accidents happen every day, especially with poor drivers. While you have liability insurance to cover accidents, the damage to your property or personnel from a vehicle that crashes through a wall or window can be beyond a simple reimbursement check. Installing steel bollards can stop accidents from affecting your business and protect your customers and employees.
  • Terrorist protection. Unfortunately, recent history has proven that terrorist attacks can happen anywhere, even at your business. While bollards cannot stop a terrorist, they are a safety measure that can protect from vehicle terrorist threats and are used at many public and private buildings.
  • Bollards are a good safety measure for pedestrian areas to keep vehicles off sidewalks and pathways. They are also beneficial in loading areas or warehouses to keep vehicles out of areas where employees are on foot or using forklifts.
  • Landscaping. Protect the investment into your lawn and landscaping for your business with bollards. An errant vehicle can quickly wipe out your expensive landscaping that will take weeks or months to regrow.

Steel bollards can be customized for your needs by a metal fabricator. You can choose the design you prefer – bollards can be attractive as well as protective for your business. You have a lot invested into your business; give it the protection it deserves with customized steel bollards.

Posted on behalf of:
LCG Welding, LLC
4625 Church Road
Cumming, GA 30028
(678) 455-5552

Apr
5

Don’t Settle for Pre-Made Metal Work – Customize!

When you are looking to add metal work to your home or business, you want it to reflect your needs and style. While there are many pre-made options when it comes to cabinets, railings, stairways and other metal fabrications, it can be worth the investment to consider custom metal fabrication. Hiring an experienced metal fabricator to create customized metal products that are designed especially for your project can ensure that you will get exactly the product you envision.

Fit and Function

A customized piece of metal work is guaranteed to have the right fit and function for your needs. Whether you are adding a new metal staircase for an apartment complex or just want to create the ultimate garage in your home with custom storage, a metal fabricator can build to your specifications. Having an expert welder and metal designer that can build your metal piece from start to finish for your needs can ensure it will be a perfect fit.

Style and Personalization

A quality metal piece can last for decades; why not make sure it matches your style or brand? Customized metal pieces are unique and made to reflect your tastes. Want a new piece that has an antique look or a logo incorporated into the design? With customized metal fabrication the options are endless, allowing you to own a personalized product that no one else will have at their business or home.

To get the metal work you want for your product, find a local metal fabricator that offers customized options. When your project is finished, you will have a piece of art that is functional for your needs that can last for many years to come.

Posted on behalf of:
LCG Welding, LLC
4625 Church Road
Cumming, GA 30028

Apr
10

Customizing Your Garage with Metal Counters and Cabinets

Are you planning the ultimate garage or shop? Don’t settle for pre-made shelves, cabinets and counters that are not customized for your needs. You can create the garage you always wanted with the help of a metal fabricator. By creating counters and cabinets designed specifically for your shop or garage, you will have a unique area that is customized for your needs and is one-of-a-kind.

Benefits of Metal Counters and Cabinets

Whether you are building a garage for your own personal use or a shop for your auto business, you need ample storage and workspace. Metal components are perfect for garages, handling high heat elements and other factors better than any other material. Metal is also durable and easy to clean, making it the best material for garages and shops.

By designing your own counters and cabinets with the help of a professional metal fabricator, you can make use of every inch of your shop. Counters can be made the ideal height for your needs, making it more comfortable when working on your vehicles or hobby. Utilize the vertical space in your garage by designing cabinets that give you plenty of storage options above your counters, as high as needed.

There are no limits to the garage or shop you can create when you hire a metal fabricator to build your own customized counters and cabinets. Each drawer, cabinet and counter will be made with your needs and space in mind. When complete, you’ll have a shop that is unlike any other, designed with your unique needs – the ultimate garage. Talk to your local professional metal fabricator to start planning the design for your customized metal cabinets and counters for your new garage.

Posted on behalf of:
LCG Welding, LLC
4625 Church Road
Cumming, GA 30028

Oct
26

Creating a Customized Garage or Workshop

If you enjoy spending time in your garage or workshop, you may have dreamed of creating a workshop that is customized for your needs. With the right contractors, you can make your dream come true. Imagine having the storage you need in the form of bins racks and cabinets, an easy to clean floor and counters to work on for all your projects. Here are a few ideas to create the customized shop you always wanted.

  • Flooring. If your shop or garage has a cement floor, start your customization by adding a floor covering. A popular option for garages and shops is an epoxy-coating that can create a beautiful floor that is easier to clean.
  • Cabinets and counters.  Whether you’re working on cars or building furniture, you need a work bench or counter. Consider having a customized counter and cabinets made from steel. A professional steel fabricator can create counters and cabinets that are made especially for your shop and needs.
  • Racks, bins and other storage. Make the most of every inch of your shop with the use of storage racks and bins. Talk to your steel fabricator about creating overhead racks for storage to give you more room on the floor. You can even have them fabricate customized built-in ladders to easily reach your overhead storage racks.
  • Finishes. Protect your customized metal counters, racks and cabinets with a professional finish. Talk to your metal fabricator about finishing options such as powder coating or paint to protect the metal and give your shop a professional appearance.

With the right flooring, storage and work spaces, you can create the workshop or garage that you have always wanted. Talk to your local metal fabricator to get started on your ultimate garage.

Posted on behalf of:
LCG Welding, LLC
4625 Church Road
Cumming, GA 30028

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