Have you spotted our work on the TV yet? You might not have known it to be ours, but you most probably will have!
Our works has now been shown on numerous television programmes, including;
- Big House, Little House (Leicestershire) | Series 1 Episode 7)
- DIY SOS : The Big Build (Rednal) | Series 27
- DIY SOS : Homes for Veterans | Series 26
- Inside John Lewis Grand Central
- Hotel in The Clouds (Shangri-La Hotel, The Shard)
- The XFactor (contestants preparations, hair salon)
- The Gadget Show (The Cube and Coventry University)
- Hustle (The Cube)
Some images from our appearances can be seen below.
If you spot us on anything, please let us know!
Architectural Metalwork company, Morris Fabrications Ltd, have shown their commitment to complying with all the latest industry regulations and health and safety policies and have been successfully certified by SCCS for UKCA Marking of Structural Components for Steel Structures (BS EN 1090), to EXC2.
The Steel Construction Certificate Scheme (SCCS), the notified body, are also responsible for carrying out regular monitoring of the Factory Production Control (FPC) and Welding Quality Management System (WQMS) processes. The notified body reference is 2273. Details can be corroborated in the SCCS Directory.
Certificates
Factory Production Control (FPC) | Morris Fabrications Ltd (PDF, 2135KB)
Welding Certificate BS EN 1090 | Morris Fabrications Ltd (PDF, 1994KB)
What is UKCA Marking of Structural Steelwork?
UK Conformity Assessed marking (UKCA marking) demonstrates compliance with the appropriate manufacturing standard for a product placed on the UK market of Great Britain (GB), comprising England, Scotland and Wales. For the UK market of Northern Ireland (NI) the equivalent is CE and UKNI. Introduced on 1 January 2021 it covers goods that previously required CE marking for products sold in the European Union (EU), of which the UK was formerly a member.
The UK designated standard covering fabricated structural steelwork is BS EN 1090-1[10], which is the same as the current European harmonised standard. All fabricated structural steelwork delivered to a site in GB must be UKCA marked (or CE marked until 31 December 2024) against BS EN 1090-1[10].
BS EN 1090-1 gives Requirements for Conformity Assessment of Structural Components. It describes how manufacturers can demonstrate that the components they produce meet the declared performance characteristics (the structural characteristics which make them fit for their particular use and function).
BS EN 1090-2 gives Technical Requirements for Steel Structures. It specifies the requirements for the execution (fabrication and erection) of steel structures to ensure adequate levels of mechanical resistance and stability, serviceability and durability. It determines the performance characteristics for components that the manufacturer must achieve and declare through the requirements of BS EN 1090-1.
| TO CONVERT |
MULTIPLY BY |
|
TO CONVERT |
MULTIPLY BY |
| inches to mm |
25.40 |
|
pounds to grams |
453.6 |
| mm to inches |
0.0394 |
|
grams to pounds |
0.002205 |
|
|
|
|
|
| feet to metres |
0.3048 |
|
pounds to kilograms |
0.4536 |
| metres to feet |
3.281 |
|
kilograms to pounds |
2.205 |
| yards to metres |
0.9144 |
|
tons to kilograms |
1016.0 |
| metres to yards |
1.094 |
|
kilograms to tons |
0.0009842 |
|
|
|
|
|
| sq inches to sq mm |
645.2 |
|
UK tons to tonnes |
1.0160 |
| sq mm to sq inches |
0.00155 |
|
tonnes to UK tons |
0.9842 |
|
|
|
|
|
| sq feet to sq metres |
0.0929 |
|
pounds per cubic foot to kilograms per cubic metre |
16.018 |
| sq metres to sq feet |
10.76 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| sq yd to sq metres |
0.8361 |
|
kilograms per cubic metre to pounds per cubic foot |
16.9 |
| sq metres to sq yd |
1.196 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ounces to grams |
28.35 |
|
|
|
| grams to ounces |
0.03527 |
|
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|
Information above should be used as a guide only.
Types of Glass
Toughened Glass
Toughened glass is manufactured by heating annealed glass to approximately 620 degrees Celsius and then cooled rapidly in a controlled environment. The result is a tempered panel which if broken will fragment in small relatively harmless pieces.
Heat Soaked glass
Heat soaking is a process that complies with BS EN 14179. In this process the glass is heated and maintained at a high temperature then slowly cooled in a heat soak oven which encourages the conversion of the Nickel Sulphide inclusion to its more stable form, thus resulting in fewer spontaneous breakages on site.
Toughened laminate glass
Toughened laminated glass is available in 8.6mm – 39.5mm. Triple laminate is also available. Screen print / sandblast can also be used in conjunction with laminated glass to achieve virtually any desired finish such as dot matrix or logo designs. If a laminated panel is broken, only one side will ‘shatter’, however it will remain in place as it is stuck to the other panel – therefore leaving a guard in place.
Screen Printed glass
Screen printed glass is available in many different colours (RAL number) in an etch or block out finish.
Designs are also available such as logos or dot matrix finish. The benefit of screen printed laminated glass means that the print is stuck between two panels so it should not wear away or get scratched/damaged.
Sand Blasted / Frosted
Sand blasted or frosted glass is available as an all over finish or can be used in a design. Obscuring a glass panel(s) can sometimes be a condition of building regulations when the balcony maybe overlooking neighbouring properties.
Low iron glass / Opti-white
Low iron glass or Opti-white has a minimal green cast which means it is ultra clear and provides a higher level of transparency than normal clear glass. It is achieved by removing most of the iron oxide content used to produce glass. This does result in an increased cost over normal clear or float glass.
ClearShield™ coating
ClearShield™ coating is available to help prevent grease marks and fingerprints etc. It stays cleaner for longer and resists staining and discolouration. ClearShield™ is a polymeric resin and, when applied to ordinary glass, it cross-links to form a strong chemical bond. ClearShield™ is completely transparent, chemically inert, non-hazardous and UV stable. Unlike a coating, ClearShield™ becomes part of the glass so will not peel, flake or crack.
Glass Weights
To calculate the weight of a glass panel, a general rule of thumb is multiply by 2.5.
(all at 1m sq)
10mm = 25kg
12mm = 30kg
13.5mm = 33.75kg
15mm = 37.5kg
17.5mm = 43.75kg
19mm = 47.5kg
21.5mm = 53.75kg
25mm = 62.5kg
The above is provided for information purposes only and you should always consult a professional.
Steel Unequal Angle Sizes
| Designation Size |
Mass Per Metre |
Web Thickness |
| mm |
kg/m |
mm |
| 200 x 150 |
47.1 |
18.0 |
| 200 x 150 |
39.6 |
15.0 |
| 200 x 150 |
32.0 |
12.0 |
| 200 x 100 |
33.7 |
15.0 |
| 200 x 100 |
27.3 |
12.0 |
| 200 x 100 |
23.0 |
10.0 |
| 150 x 75 |
24.8 |
15.0 |
| 150 x 75 |
20.2 |
12.0 |
| 150 x 75 |
17.0 |
10.0 |
| 125 x 75 |
17.8 |
12.0 |
| 125 x 75 |
15.0 |
10.0 |
| 125 x 75 |
12.2 |
8.0 |
| 100 x 75 |
15.4 |
12.0 |
| 100 x 75 |
13.0 |
10.0 |
| 100 x 75 |
10.6 |
8.0 |
| † 100 x 65 |
12.3 |
10.0 |
| † 100 x 65 |
9.94 |
8.0 |
| † 100 x 65 |
8.77 |
7.0 |
| 80 x 60 |
8.32 |
8.0 |
| 80 x 60 |
7.36 |
7.0 |
| 80 x 60 |
6.34 |
6.0 |
| 75 x 50 |
7.39 |
8.0 |
| 75 x 50 |
5.65 |
6.0 |
| 65 x 50 |
6.76 |
8.0 |
| 65 x 50 |
5.18 |
6.0 |
| 65 x 50 |
4.35 |
5.0 |
| 60 x 30 |
4.00 |
6.0 |
| 60 x 30 |
3.36 |
5.0 |
| 40 x 25 |
1.93 |
4.0 |
