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6 Advantages of Industrial Stairs

Construction Marketing

Industrial stairways are often made from affordable yet durable materials such as steel and aluminum. Aside from their tensile strength, steel staircases are also non-corrosive even when exposed to harsh elements. Steel and aluminum stairs are fabricated as parts that can be assembled on site. Conclusion.

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Innovative Metal Fabrication Trends for Construction

CCR Magazine

Metal fabrication has become increasingly popular in construction projects due to its versatility, durability, and efficiency. From skyscrapers to bridges, architects and engineers are turning to custom steel fabrication and other metal fabrication techniques to meet the demands of modern construction.

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Oregon architect’s HQ: Northwest’s first ‘all-wood’ mass timber project

Construction Specifier

Apart from a weathering steel “rain jacket” on the exterior and concrete flooring, the interior surfaces showcase the natural beauty of exposed wood, eliminating the need for additional finishes or fireproofing. A wooden staircase inside the building. The architect claims it to be Oregon’s first all-wood project.

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Choosing the Right Commercial Railings for High-Traffic Spaces

CCR Magazine

They secure perimeters to define space, provide fall prevention from elevated areas, and help patrons navigate staircases. For example, there are numerous types of commercial stair design ideas created with a specific end result in mind, such as a “social” staircase. Staircases and mezzanines will face daily demand.

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Difference Between Drapes and Curtains

CivilJungle

Still, drapes and curtains are a little dissimilar in many features such as fashion, fabric, design, and length of material; that bit explained below; in this composition, we describe the main difference between drapes vs. curtains. Extra fabrics such as comprehensive and silk fabric. Difference Between Drapes and Curtains.

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What Is a Retaining Wall | Types of Retaining Walls | How Retaining Walls Work | Retaining Wall Detail | Retaining Wall Anchoring Retaining Wall Systems

CivilJungle

By using steel or geotextile soil reinforcement , the mechanically stabilized walls are made. Also, Read: What Is Fire Escape Staircases | Types of Fire Escaping Stairs | What Is the Importance of Fire Escape in the Building | What Are the Fire Staircase Requirements. Add Landscape Fabric. Reinforced soil Retaining wall.

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Expanding the exterior footprint

Construction Specifier

The building’s exterior is largely composed of glass panels, weathering steel and brown-pink granite, with the south and east façades enclosed in glass and 12 stories of office space on the north and west sides, which overlook the atrium. Perforated metal and architectural mesh make great noise control panel walls, trellises, and curtains.