Stainless Steel, Exterior Stair Railings

Webmaster April 30, 2023

Looking for some stair railings for your home or business exterior? For the great outdoors, you can’t do better than stainless steel. If you’re unsure about what you’re looking for, let us tell you some of the benefits of stainless steel, exterior stair railings.

Rust Resistant

Did you know stainless steel is rust resistant? Maybe you did, since stainless steel has been in mainstream conscious for over a decade now. Kitchens all across the world are outfitted with stainless steel fridges, dishwashers, microwaves, and more. That’s because stainless steel is the perfect metal for environments prone to moisture. You get the water resistance of plastic and the durability of metal. The result is unparalleled.

So, whether your home or business is located in a rainy, humid, or snowy area, you’re safe to assume your stainless steel railings will weather it like a champ.

Low Maintenance

Not only are stainless steel railings rust resistant, they’re low maintenance in general. Whereas wrought iron takes a bit more commitment to rust prevention and wood has to be repainted over and over, stainless steel just is. We install your stainless steel stair railings and then you can forget about them for many years.

So, do stainless steel stair railings require any maintenance at all? Sure. Like all materials, there will come a time, eventually, when you may need to do some upkeep. Many years of outdoor wear and tear may necessitate a bit of rust removal where bars are welded together. Removing that rust and then applying some anti-rust solution will make them good as new again. Then, you can go right back to ignoring them.

Durable and Long-Lasting

Additionally, this type of railing is durable and long-lasting. Steel is one of the strongest metals around. Therefore, if you’re not running into them with a truck, they’re pretty much guaranteed to go undented, unbroken, and undamaged for decades.

Custom Designs

Want something a bit more unique than the standard exterior steel railings? You’re in the right place! Pro Weld is known for our custom metalwork in the GTA. So, bring us your ideas or check through our portfolio to find an existing design that works for you.

What does custom metalwork mean for your railings? Well, you can determine the pattern of bars that you want, implement initial letters, symbols, and more.

Stainless Steel Railings in Toronto

If you’re looking to buy some quality, stainless steel railings for exterior stairways in Toronto, Pro Weld is the place to look. We do custom steelwork as well as specialize in wrought iron and welding. Buying from us means getting a committed team, ready to help with maintenance, replacement, repairs, and more for many years to come.

Just give us a call if you have questions or would like a quote on the type and quantity of railings you’re looking for.

Tall Iron Gates and Fences for High Security Properties

Webmaster April 30, 2023

A high security property might be your expensive home, a storage site or warehouse, or even a museum. No matter what you’re trying to protect from theft or damage, security comes in all shapes and sizes. If you own a high security property, relying on more than technology for security is a really wise move. For example, investing in some tall iron gates and fences. Why? Let’s get into it.

Physical Security

A lot of people in the modern age are under the assumption that better technology is better for security. In most cases, this is true. However, what we can’t forget is that technology isn’t everything. The best security takes a diverse approach, to cover all of the bases.

Security cameras film the area. If someone breaks in, you can get them on camera and use it as evidence for pressing charges or searching for stolen goods.
Alarms alert the relevant parties to a break-in. That may be the property owner/manager, the police, or both.
Flood lights ensure the area is well-lit so that cameras can film effectively. They also serve as intimidation, often scaring people off before they can really get started on theft or vandalism.

What is missing from this list? Something to actually stop the crime from happening!

Physical security is a vital piece of the security framework. That’s where tall iron gates and fences come in. Keeping a tall iron fence around your property makes even reaching the other security measures a lot harder. Isn’t that the ideal outcome?

Benefits of Tall Fences

The primary benefit of tall iron gates and fences is that they prevent people from entering restricted property. Instead of catching a theft on camera stealing your things, you catch nothing on camera because the thief saw your fence and decided to go elsewhere.

However, there are other benefits to tall fences. It may be harder to get in past a locked fence and gate, but it’s also harder to get out. This is actually a vital part of the security, working in tandem with the electronic elements. If someone manages to get past your fence and set off your alarm, that obstacle is giving police that much more time to arrive. Plus, it makes taking anything with them that much harder.

Classy Iron Gate and Fence Design

If you’re considering a tall fence and gate to improve security for your property, choose something classy. Iron gate and fence design can improve property appearances as well as security. Don’t settle for something unattractive and utilitarian. If you’re looking to border an expensive home or other property, a classy iron fence is the right choice. Wrought iron fences are timeless. Plus, if you opt for those equally timeless spikes at the top, it will make trespassers think twice about their plans to hop on over.

Pro Weld Iron Gates and Fences

If you’re interested in a tall iron gate or fence for your high security property, get a quote from us today. Just call us and let us know you’re considering and we can help you figure out the details.

How a Metal Stairway Can Improve Your Business Interior

Webmaster March 30, 2023

Want to make your business interior stand out? A metal stairway could be exactly what you need. Interior design has a profound effect on the way your business is received by customers and clients. What is it about a metal staircase that might improve your business interior? Here are a few of the positives.

Bold Design Choice

A metal stairway can improve your business interior by being a bold design choice. Sometimes making your interior memorable and beloved is simply by making bold design decisions. Something like a metal stairway isn’t often seen inside of attractive, modern businesses. However, it’s uncommonness is exactly what makes it so attractive. Transplanting a concept most often seen in industrial factory settings into a cozy, modern one can leave an impression.

Improved Visibility

Not only is a metal stairway a great design choice because of how it looks, it’s also a great design choice because of how it makes everything else look. Solid stairways may have their merits, but they’re a heavy, bulky presence. If you’re looking to give your business a lightweight, open concept look, a metal stairway is the right choice.

Metal stairways, like the ones made by Pro Weld, only have horizontal steps. There are no vertical panels connecting each of the steps and closing off the design. Instead, you can easily see through the stairs’ steps.

Likewise, just as your eyes can travel through the gaps in the stairs, so can light. A metal stairway improves lighting in an amazing way. It’s incredible how much you can ignore until you see the alternative. For example, how dark the bottom of a stairway can be when no light can pass through. Allowing light to pass through your stairway can really illuminate the whole set of stairs. Not only does this look better from the rest of the room, it makes traversing the stairs more comfortable.

Better Grip

While some metal stairways have flat steps, others have grated steps. These are great for giving additional traction, which can be vital in environments where floors get wet or dirty. However, even without grated steps, metal steps have a texture on them that provides better traction than a flat, wooden alternative. Better grip on the stairs means easier climbing and a safer work environment.

Different From Competitors

So, what makes Pro Weld the right company to buy metal stairways from in Toronto? Well, metal is our specialty. Many companies that specialize in stairs are not metal experts. Sure, you can cut metal panels and weld them together to make stairs. But, can you turn those stairs into artistry?

Our designers and metal experts at Pro Weld are in the craft because of their passion for metalwork. If you want metal stairs that work great, but also look great, we’re the company to call. So, pick up the phone and give us a ring. We look forward to helping you find and obtain the right design to improve your business interior.

Custom Metal Fabrication Services in Toronto

Webmaster March 30, 2023

Getting any new machine off the ground starts with a design and ends in metal fabrication. Without the ability to bring your design to life, your machine will remain in your head and on paper only. Fortunately, you don’t have to have all the equipment and know-how to build it yourself. That’s what teams like Pro Weld are for. Here’s how we can help you with custom metal fabrication in Toronto.

Consultation

The first step to getting your metal design off the ground is consulting with a team who can put the pieces together. Consulting with Pro Weld can be done by simply giving us a call. So, let us know what you need help with and we can schedule you to come talk with us in person. There, you can show us your designs, we can work out any kinks, and then plan the fabrication timeline.

Custom Metal Fabrication

Metal experts like those at Pro Weld are used to crafting metal products of all kinds for people. Our team, especially, has a lot of hands on experience with machine fabrication. Therefore, if you’re looking for a prototype or even an updated model of an existing design, we can give you a hand.

Custom metal fabrication services begin with a design and end with a shiny, new machine, ready to be installed in your factory, business, or other operating location. Fortunately, we do more than just fabrication.

Installation Services

Custom metal fabrication services go hand in hand with installation services. It’s not easy to move, transport, and install a large metal device of any kind. So, once we’ve finished bringing your designs to life, we can also put them where they belong.

Pro Weld’s custom metal fabrication and installation services span the entire Toronto area. Let us do the heavy lifting. After all, we have the equipment for it. So, just let us know where to deliver and install your new machine and we’ll have it done efficiently and professionally in no time.

Maintenance and Repairs

Once your machine has been installed, that’s only the beginning of its life. After that, your machine will have a whole lifetime ahead of it, full of maintenance and repair needs. Fortunately, Pro Weld is here for you the whole time.

Pro Weld does maintenance on metal all the time. If your machine gets damaged, scratched, needs to be cleaned, begins to rust, malfunctions, or otherwise has a hiccup, we can help. Maintenance can come in the form of cleaning, safety inspections, and more. Repairs can mean something as simple as rust removal to something as complicated as mobile welding services. We can bring our welding equipment on-site and repair anything that needs reinforcement or reconnection.

If you’re ready to get started on taking your design to the next level, give us a call at Pro Weld and let us know you’re interested in custom metal fabrication services.

Improve Home Security with Wrought Iron Door Inserts

Webmaster February 28, 2023

If you take your home security seriously, you might have invested in a high tech camera system. However, camera systems are only a psychological deterrent. If a burglar wants to break in, a camera won’t stop them – it will only record them. Moreover, that recording may or may not even be valid as evidence. It all depends on what it captures. If you want effective home security, you need to invest in something that will physically prevent a burglar from entering your home. That’s where wrought iron door inserts come in.

What Are Wrought Iron Door Inserts?

Wrought iron door inserts are iron grates or bars that fit between the panes of glass on your front door. These are usually designed to be attractive and decorative, while still maintaining their function. What is their function? To prevent anyone from getting through your door just from breaking the glass.

Are They Effective?

Now comes the age old question: are they effective? Is there actually a point to this, or is it just to make you feel better about your security? The answer is: yes they are. A burglar may be able to take a rock to the glass on your door, but they can’t do much after that. With the wrought iron door insert in the way, they can’t step through the broken door window. If designed properly, they also can’t reach the inside deadbolt from through the grate.

Now they’ve made a loud noise by breaking the glass and have nowhere to go but away. Your home is safe and so are your belongings. If you have homeowner’s insurance that covers vandalism or break-ins, you may even be able to replace your glass free of charge. However, this is all assuming someone would break your door’s glass in the first place. Seeing wrought iron door inserts is enough of a deterrent for many to not try in the first place.

Impact on Appearance

Now is the question of appearance. Do wrought iron door inserts look like prison bars? In the end, it does come down to perspective and perception. However, we don’t think they do – not when made by artistic professionals like us.

Wrought iron door inserts can be made as simple as prison bars. However, that doesn’t mean that’s the only way. When crafting these inserts, we tend to lean more toward art nouveau type styles, since this style works well with wrought iron. The resulting appearance is that you’ve simply decorated your door. Most people may not even consider the real purpose of the insert; they’ll simply admire the design.

Custom Wrought Iron Door Inserts

If you have a design idea that you would like crafted for your own door, give us a call. We love to consult with clients and work out their design ideas into something tangible. We look forward to hearing from you!

Custom Steelwork for Unique Home and Business Decor

Webmaster February 28, 2023

Did you know Pro Weld can do more than just railings? Our specialty is metal, in all of its wonderful forms. From railings to machinery, all the way to custom steelwork, we know our way around metal. Wondering what custom steelwork is? Technically, anything made custom from steel is custom steelwork. However, we want to shine a light on the possibilities in home and business decor.

Custom Steelwork Wall Art

If you run a business, or simply enjoy large art pieces in your home, custom steelwork wall art might be up your alley. Have you ever seen wall art made of steel before? It can look really incredible. Imagine large, sweeping, metal leaves, intermingled with berries that catch the light on their metal surfaces. Or, imagine a contemporary cityscape made of overlapping highrises and mountains in the background. All of this can be done with flat pieces of steel, hammered out into the right shapes and cut into pieces.

Hammered steel wall art is ideal for large spaces with lots of light flow. An office space is a good example. Large office spaces with ample lighting and extra tall wall spaces offer the perfect place to display a piece like this. The light will catch on all of the gentle waves in the metal. We think this is one of the best ways to appreciate the work that went into it.

Steel Sculptures

Looking for something more suited to be displayed in the center of a room? Steel sculptures are a beautiful and contemporary way to fill empty space. Steel sculptures can be small, or they can be massive. It all depends on how much space you need to fill. A small sculpture could sit happily on a corner table in a waiting room. A large one could fill a 3 story entry room with skylights and escalators. You could also display one of a larger size outdoors to draw attention to your business. Extra points if the sculpture depicts the topic of your work!

Custom Steel Vessels

As we mentioned, steel can be used for virtually anything. So, take a moment to consider custom steelwork in the form of custom steel vessels. This could be steel cups, steel beer steins, steel pitchers, or steel bowls. You can use steel to make practically anything. And we’re up to the challenge!

Any Custom Steelwork in Toronto

Any steelwork you can imagine, we’re probably game for. Call us today with your ideas and let’s start a conversation about the possibilities. Pro Weld is always excited to take on something new and interesting. We look forward to hearing from you!

Professional Steel Railings for Toronto Businesses

Webmaster January 31, 2023

If you’re a Toronto business owner looking to outfit your business with high quality railings, you’re in the right place. Pro Weld is here to help! For most businesses, we consider steel to be the best material for rails. So, here are some of the reasons you should consider professional steel railings from Pro Weld for your business.

A Strong Material

Steel railings are a great choice for businesses, first and foremost, because steel is a strong, reliable material. While other materials might make some great looking railings, their strength is not all equal. So, glass railings might work if you own an upper class office building, but for most businesses, strength matters. Customers, clientele, and employees coming and going regularly will use your railings day in and day out. For high traffic businesses, you need high traffic railings. That’s exactly what steel is good for.

Steel is made to withstand a lot of use. It won’t take damage easily and, if it does get dented, scraped, or even bent, it won’t significantly impact the integrity of the railings. This is why steel railings are often installed in places like parking lots. A modern car that backs into a steel railing is more likely to be the losing team.

Variety of Designs

Second to strength, design matters. Therefore, you could opt for the same minimalist, double-horizontal bar railings that many businesses use. Or, you could opt for something with a little more character. Pro Weld isn’t just about utilitarian production. We’re craftsman. Check our variety of designs and find something that’s both strong and stylish to set your business apart from the others.

Custom Steel Railing Designs

Additionally, if you have a custom railing design you’d like to be made, we can make it happen. Bring us your design or sit down with us to create one and we can give you a unique railing that isn’t found anywhere else.

Professional Steel Railing Repair in Toronto

New railings are necessary in new buildings, but not always in old ones. If your business is already outfitted with metal railings that just aren’t in good shape anymore, they might be salvageable. Depending on the extent of the damage, you may be able to get away with professional steel railing repair. Instead of fully replacing them, you can simply have any damage repaired.

High Quality Railings

If you’re looking to buy high quality railings, Pro Weld is the best choice. We’ve been serving Toronto reliably for over twenty years, outfitting businesses just like yours. Therefore, if you have any questions about our services or railings, let us know. We would love to discuss the needs of your business and get to work crafting the right railings for you.

Simple Steel Railings for Parking Lot Stairs and Ramps

Webmaster January 31, 2023

Large parking lots aren’t always completely flat. In a hilly area, multiple levels may be necessary to cut down on how much terraforming has to be done. That means putting in stairs and wheelchair ramps to allow for easy navigation. And, with stairs and ramps comes the need for railings and guardrails. If you want railings that are reliable, simple, and get the job done, you want simple steel railings from Pro Weld.

Stair and Ramp Railing Laws

You may be aware that stairs, legally, must have railings on them. If the stairs ascend more than a step or two, it becomes hazardous for many people to traverse them. To ensure they’re as safe as possible, we attach railings that can be held onto or leaned on as necessary. They’re also great for catching yourself if you trip.

However, unless you’re well-versed in disability law, you may be unaware that ramps have their own guidelines. A ramp may be easier for an abled person to walk up and down. However, when you add wheels into the mix, they’re extremely hazardous without railings. A parking lot with stairs or ramps must have railings on both to ensure visitors to a business, hospital, or other location are safe.

The Most Durable Option

Because we’re talking about railings for parking lot stairs and ramps, we have to consider durability. Glass railings may be attractive, but they’re expensive and easily broken when combined with the back end of somebody’s truck. Since cars are heavy and drivers are imperfect, you need the strongest material available for parking lot railings. Simple steel railings are the perfect choice, in that case.

Steel is an extremely strong metal that is not easily bent or broken. This is especially true if opting for a simple design with fewer bars of a wider circumference.

Simple Designs

You’re surely familiar with the most standard of steel railings. They’re made up of two horizontal bars – one at about hip level and one at about knee level. These are excellent safety railings. The width of the bars makes them extra strong and incredibly difficult to break. Meanwhile, the positioning of the bars makes them easy to grab onto. Additionally, the width of the bars is a very typical grip size for most hands, making them comfortable and easy on fingers that may experience more pain than average. Someone with arthritis or a joint condition will have less trouble holding onto a bar of this comfortable width.

Custom Railing Designs

While simple steel railings are perfect for parking lot stairs and ramps, that doesn’t mean they have to be cookie-cutter. Simple can also be different. If you’d like something that adds some character to your building’s exterior, opt for a custom railing design.

Steel railings can be customized a number of ways. You could add zig-zagging between-bars to decorate the space between two horizontal ones. Or, you could do something else more geometrically creative. The possibilities are unlimited. Give us a call and we can discuss any railings you’re interested in ordering. Custom designs may call for a consultation to iron out the details. In any case, we’re happy to help!

Iron Spiral Staircases for Interior and Exterior

Webmaster December 9, 2022

Looking for an interior or exterior stairway? Iron spiral staircases aren’t just an aesthetic choice. There are actually a lot of reasons you might opt for one of them. Let’s take a look at why you might invest in one of Pro Weld’s spiral staircases for your Toronto home or business.

Space Efficient

Spiral staircases aren’t just a throwback to older fashions; they have some timeless perks you can enjoy even today. For example, iron spiral staircases are extremely space efficient. Straight staircases require a long stretch of floorspace that isn’t available in every room. However, just because a room doesn’t have a lot of floor space doesn’t mean it doesn’t need a stairway in it. Solve your space problem by using an iron spiral staircase.

Spiral staircases take up significantly less space since they curve back on themselves. That means you can fit one easily into the corner of a room. In fact, you could make do with a square space of only 4.5ft long.

Easy to Navigate

Spiral staircases may give you pause because of their odd shape. Are they easy to use? Don’t they cause problems with regard to moving things? While we admit spiral staircases aren’t the ideal design for transporting goods, they’re actually better than stairways with regard to physical ease of use.

Iron spiral staircases are easy to use, especially for those with minor mobility difficulties. This is due to the spiral staircase being a closer fit and having reachable handholds on either side. Someone who isn’t so light on their feet can grip the handrail on one side and the center post with the other. While wide, straight stairways are better for carrying large boxes, they also provide too much space to easily hold on at both sides.

Additionally, if you’re worried about tripping on the stairs, spiral staircases come with the added benefit of being easier to catch yourself on. There may be some funny ideas about people falling down spiral staircases in films, but that’s mostly added for humorous effect. In reality, a spiral staircase of a moderate to small size provides a lot of places to grab on. That means, even if you lose your footing, it’s unlikely that you would end up going all the way down the stairs. The same can’t be said for straight stairways.

Steps That Grip

An additional perk to iron spiral staircases is that you can order them with steps that grip. The same type of metal grate design that’s used for a factory catwalk can be used on a spiral staircase. This is ideal for spiral staircases that are placed outdoors or in work environments. Wet shoes won’t lead to slipping. Plus, instead of collecting dirt, grated steps will allow filth to fall through, meaning your stairs stay cleaner and easier to traverse.

High Quality Iron Spiral Staircases

If you’re looking for a space-efficient stair solution, get a spiral staircase from Pro Weld. Check our photos to see examples of our work. Or, contact us today to set up a consultation. We would be happy to discuss your options with you or show you our complete portfolio.

Metal Stairways for Factories and Industrial Buildings

Webmaster December 9, 2022

Factories and industrial spaces have a lot of unique design requirements. One thing that they can’t do without is metal stairways. There are a lot of reasons why metal stairways are the best choice for factories. All of those reasons are catered to with the beautiful iron and steel stairs made by Pro Weld.

Why Metal Stairways for Factories?

The reasons why metal stairways are the best choice for factories are endless. However, we can offer you the most important ones.

Metal Is Durable

When working with heavy machinery, carrying heavy materials, and taking on the day to day back and forth of employees, having a durable stairway is a must. Relying on metal, in this case, is an obvious solution. You aren’t going to get the same results from wood. And, while cement may seem like great alternative, it comes with a lot of downsides. One of those downsides is that the stairs will begin to warp as the cement is worn down. Other downsides relate to the following points.

Metal Allows Air and Light Flow

When working in an enclosed space where machine fumes may be present, having good airflow is important. Most of the fumes of a factory will be ventilated directly outside. However, certain smells and fumes will remain indoors. After all, why else would a factory smell the way it does? Metal, grated stairways are ideal for factories because they allow air through them, as well as light.

Metal Is Nonslip

In a factory or industrial building, having safe stairs is absolutely paramount. Metal stairways can be designed with grated stairs. These provide a nonslip surface that shoes can grip to. Additionally, any liquid or dirt that spills on them will drop through to the floor below. There, it’s easy to sweep or wipe up without risking the safety of employees.

Types of Metal Stairways

Stairways come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Pro Weld doesn’t just offer a one-size fits all solution. We offer many types of metal stairways.

Straight, stainless steel stairways are great for easy maintenance, since they’re easy to clean and don’t rely on coating to prevent rust. These stairways are also very material safe, which makes them a great choice for any factory or industrial site that uses chemicals regularly.

However, if you’re looking for something darker or more compact, an iron, spiral staircase is also a great choice. This type of stairway is ideal for spaces where carrying goods isn’t necessary. Consider using a spiral staircase between factory levels and an employee lounge or office space.

Custom Metal Stairways for Factories

There’s more to a stairway than just performance. Appearance, size, and material also matter. No matter what kind of metal stairways you’re after, Pro Weld can provide them. In fact, we can provide them exactly to your safety-conscious specifications.

If you’re interested in custom ordering metal stairways for your factory or other industrial building, call us today. We would love to set up a consultation and discuss exactly what kind of stairways you’re looking for. When you contact us, we can give you a quote and estimate the speed of production. That makes your job a lot easier.

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