Steel Joinery

Steel is generally considered to be around three times stronger than aluminium, making steel the strongest available material for joinery. Its strength also allows for uninhibited use of striking and expansive areas of glazing other materials could not achieve. Used often in large commercial, steel joinery can achieve a striking elegance with its minimal sightlines and vast strength, for both commercial doors and windows.

Thanks to the significant advancements in technology over the last few years, steel windows and doors are now manufactured to require very little or no maintenance over time. Depending on the manufacturer, this can be achieved with factory applied treatments that ensure the joinery will not corrode over time. Finishing options can also offer a range of textural and coloured options to enhance or fit into existing architectural design elements.  Stainless steel joinery can suit locations where moisture and cleaning requirements make corrosion resistance an important consideration, although the grade and finish still need to match the site.

Steel offers vast design possibilities and as such, it is commonly offered as a custom or bespoke joinery solution for commercial and residential windows and doors. Because it is favoured for its minimal sightlines and vast expanses of glazing, steel is commonly specified for bespoke projects. It’s also often specified for the replacement of historic joinery to reduce sightlines and provide a durable, structurally sound replacement.  Steel plate joinery can be used where a heavier section or a particular structural detail is required, with the opening sizes, sightlines and connection details resolved in the design.

Steel joinery is compatible with the majority of hardware and provides a durable and strong fastener for hardware that will not loosen with heavy use over time.