Holiday Inn 450 south route 1 & 9 By Nyc Icarus Group Ironwork

So this monster is finally up, thanks to help from Victor Garcia at Projex Inc. And our partners at Specialty Steel. We still have some finish welding and touch ups, I can’t wait to see when its painted and covered.

Holiday Inn – Newark, NJ

I am excited, today we started cutting up materials and rolling (arching) the steel for the roof of the new security booth we are fabricating. This is just a small portion of the work. We also need to build a nice size canopy for the main entrance. Will update soon.

Nothing ever goes as planned!

So today its freezing, lots of rain (in the form of ice) but lucky for us we are working inside.
Finally ready to put the finishing touches on a front entrance ornamental metal door. We have been waiting for the insulated glass to come in. It did, but it doesn’t fit! Lucky for me, my buddy Frank at Precision Glass is gonna rectify the situation, and maybe we can get these doors out of here!

Update: its installed, nice!

How to hire a fencing, railing, or gate contractor.

There are some basic things everyone should take into consideration when hiring an ornamental Ironworks contractor.
Company should be licensed (H.I.C.- Home Improvement Contractors license) In our case we are. In NYC the licensing agency would be D.C.A (Dept. Of Consumer affairs)

I believe you should always ask for 3 to 5 references.
If possible ask to see past work, or at least photos of past work.
Contractor should have experience in his field, and so should his employees.
Insurance is a must, general liability (covers property damage), workers compensation (covers employees and you from on the job related injuries.)
Finish is everything! Make sure the finish work they are providing is what you are looking for and don’t be afraid to insist on clean welds, ground smooth. That is quality workmanship.

Make sure they offer good painting services, using quality paint.  Always insist on primer.

Visit the shop. It’s always good to stop by, and check out what goes on during the company’s daily operations.
Last but not least, I believe its good practice to try and get 3 or 4 quotes. Sometimes the cheapest doesn’t mean its the best. Something is up…either quality of materials, or workmanship will suffer. The highest price doesn’t mean you’re getting the best stuff either. I think the mid-level prices are your best bet. Also, if you like a certain contractor, don’t be afraid to ask him to get closer to the budget you had in mind for your project. Visit Icarus Group Inc for more information on New York City Iron works.

Why do we need railings? And what materials can our handrail be made out of?

Railing and handrailing are an essential part of any home or business with stairs. Most local codes require you to have railing installed if you have a certain amount of stairs or any open space where someone can fall and get hurt. Most residential stairs need railing at a minimum height of 34 to 36 inches from the nose (front) of a tread. Commercial property usually requires a 42 inch high railing (commonly referred to as a guardrail) with a 36 inch handrail attached. Also most balconies, decks, porches and landings need 42 inch high guardrails. Another vital part of most local and national codes is the 4″ rule. Mainly concerning the ability of young children to fit their heads through the space between bars and fall through and get hurt. For that reason spindle/balusters should not be spaced more that 4″ apart on railing. Newer modern and contemporary styles also use glass, perforated metal and even plastic for railing panel in fill. There are several types of different materials you can use to make railing. Icarus Group Ironworks uses Steel, the most common and strongest, also the least expensive. Icarus Group Inc also uses Aluminum, which by nature is a weaker metal, slightly more expensive in terms of fabrication costs, but more durable and is usually painted using an oven baked powder coat finish (which can also be used on steel). Normally aluminum will not oxidize and is virtually maintenance free. A good option and the most bang for your buck in my opinion. Icarus Group Ironwork also fabricates using
Stainless steel, which is the most expensive of the three. Stainless steel is beautiful, Nyc Ironworks loves the different brushed finishes (grainy look) you can apply to stainless steel. It’s also maintenance free, but the costs of the raw material, labor intensive finishing, and super careful handling during installation makes it the most expensive.
There are other types of materials such as brass, and bronze, obviously super expensive but commonly used in high end homes,hotels, buildings and commercial establishments.
For examples and more information on gates, fences, and railing visit Icarus Group Ironwork.

Rolling gates, who installs them? Why do we need them?

Rolling gates are commonly used for commercial establishments for protection. In the morning the manager/owner usually comes and has to open that gate before gaining access to the establishment. They come in different fire ratings if needed, but are used to protect storefront window displays from vandals and burglaries. Rolling steel gates normally fold up into a compartment overhead which makes for a clean look when not in use. Depending on size they can be manually operated (push up), chain operated or have a motor to assist in opening or closing. Some merchants like pedestrians to see the display even when the business is closed so they opt for a see thru grill. Others use solid so noone can see what is behind the gate. Rolling gates are effective in providing security to a rather expensive storefront. They are quickly installed and last a long time with the proper maintenance. See ironwork and gates done by Icarus Group Inc.

Ornamental gates, metal, stainless steel and aluminum gates.

There are many types of gates. Some slide, some fold, some are for people to walk thru, others are for driveways. Gates offer a sense of security, a boundary between your private property and the sidewalks & streets hundreds or even thousands of people walk thru every day. There are literally thousands of different styles. Some are motorized, others are manually operated. Gates can be made of aluminum, stainless steel, or regular steel. Locks can be incorporated, some just use latches. Icarus Group Inc. makes all types of gates from scratch, using any design you can think of.

Always free estimates are available in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Give us a shot, we are very competitive and will beat any written quote by our competitors!

First official post.

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