Prestigious apartment balconies protected with hot dip galvanizing

Joseph Ash Galvanizing recently collaborated with GBT Steelwork, a family-run steel fabrication company based in South Ockendon, Essex. Under the leadership of Andy Thompson, GBT Steelwork took on an ambitious project to fabricate 26 balconies for a high-end apartment block in Knightsbridge, London.

The project scope

Commissioned by Collins Construction, the project demanded exceptional quality and precision, reflecting the upscale nature of Knightsbridge. The balconies, weighing approximately 13 tonnes in total, needed a robust and durable finish to ensure their longevity and resilience against the elements. To achieve this, GBT Steelwork relied upon Joseph Ash Galvanizing’s Medway plant to hot dip galvanize some of the steel balconies.

Galvanizing process

Hot dip galvanizing was the coating method of choice thanks to its ability to provide a long-lasting, corrosion-resistant finish. The galvanizing process involves immersing the steel in a bath of molten zinc, creating a tough, protective layer that bonds with the steel at a molecular level. This scientifically-backed coating method ensures its reliability at protecting steel against atmospheric attack.

Our team at Joseph Ash Medway undertook the galvanizing process with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that each balcony met the highest quality and durability standards. The hot dip galvanizing not only enhances the steel’s resistance to rust and corrosion but also provided an aesthetically pleasing finish, aligning perfectly with the high-end requirements of the Knightsbridge development. Galvanized steel is reliably used for construction and infrastructure projects thanks to its corrosion-resistant properties.

Transportation and installation

Once galvanized, the balconies were carefully loaded and transported to the Knightsbridge site, ensuring they arrived pristine and ready for installation.

Andy and his skilled team at GBT Steelwork then undertook the installation process. The whole project spanned nine weeks. Each balcony was meticulously fitted, contributing to the apartment block’s design and functionality. The galvanized finish not only provided the necessary durability but also complemented the building’s architectural design.

Working collaboratively

Galvanizing expertise, combined with intricate steel fabrication and installation, ensured balconies were delivered that are both beautiful and built to last.

Andy Thompson’s leadership and his team’s dedication were crucial in bringing this project to fruition. Their commitment to excellence ensured that the balconies not only met but exceeded the expectations of Collins Construction and the residents of the Knightsbridge apartments. We were proud to contribute to this project, and help protect these well-crafted balconies for many decades to come.

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Joseph Ash Galvanizing is trusted by many companies to deliver exceptional hot dip galvanizing, powder coating, and spin galvanizing services.

If you have a steel coating requirement, get in touch with one of our nine UK sites today.