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1804 Leavitt, Chicago, IL - Anodized Black Bar Grating
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Akron Art Museum, OH - Lightweight Egg Crate & Clear Anodized Roof Cloud
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All Wars Memorial Fence, New Jersey - Accent Fence
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Artech, FL - Louvers
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Arundel Mills Building, Baltimore, MD - LiteBar Sunscreen
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ASLA Green Roof, Washington D.C. - Aluminum I-Bar Flooring
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Auburn Hills, MI - Aluminum Louver Grating
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Bear Grass Creek Nature Preserve, St. Matthews, KY - Dove Tail Grating with a SlipNot Finish Walkway
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Blackhawk Parking Deck in Chicago, IL - Galvanized PressLock Grating
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Calvert Street Parking Garage, MD - Aluminum Visual Barrier
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Central 27 Condominiums, Aluminum Litebar
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Christina Crescent Pedestrian Crossing Bridge, DE - Algrip Surface Walkway
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City Garden, Saint Louis - Stainless Steel Grating
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Daimler Chrysler Parts Distribution Center, MO, CO, OR - Galvanized Steel Bar Grating
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Davidson County, Courthouse Park, TN - Aluminum Swage Lock I-bar grating
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Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art, FL - ADA Bar Grating Stairs & Platforms
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General Motors Riverfront Plaza, Headquarters, Detroit, MI - Stainless Steel Close Mesh Fountain
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Grosse Ile Bridge, Wayne County, MI
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The Holsinger, VA - 19SG4 Mill Finish Grating Infill Panels
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Hudson Building, Raleigh, NC - Aluminum LiteBar Façade
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Main North Lofts, MI - Swaged 6063-T6 Aluminum
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Mesa Community College, AZ - Aluminum Grating
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Metropolis at Dadeland, FL - Louver Grate 100
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National World War II Museum, LA - Aluminum Dovetail
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NC Wildlife Education Center Headquarters, Raleigh, NC - Aluminum I-Bar Sunscreen
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Organic Technologies, Coshocton, OH - Load Bended Bar Grating Industrial Flooring
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Pedestrian Bridge, Des Moines, IA - 7-SG-4, with Slipnot Surface
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PTRP Biotechnology Research, Winston Salem, NC - Louver Grate Visual Barrier
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St. Paul International Airport, MN - Zeppelin Gray Grating Fence & Gate
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TAO Luxury Condominiums, Sunrise, FL
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Thea Foss Waterway, Tacoma, WA - 44WH4 New Wheels n’ Heels 5” x 3/8” Bar Walkway
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Trinity Church, NY - Pedestrian Ramp
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University of Illinois, Chicago - Electro Polished Stainless Steel Grating Drain
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VA Tech Physics Building, Blacksburg, VA - Light Duty Steel Visual Barrier
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Veterans Memorial Bridge - Bay City, MI - Heavy Duty Riveted Bridge Deck
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Woodward Parking Garage, Detroit, MI - 64ADT12 and Aluminum Tubing Security Barrier
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| Project: |
1804 Leavitt, Chicago, IL (Private Residence) |
| Customer: |
Ranquist Development |
| Architect: |
Studio Dwell |
| Contractor: |
Ranquist Development |
| Material: |
19SG4 2" x 3/16" Anodized Black Bar Grating |
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This project featured 1,900 square feet of the OGI swaged aluminum bar grating (19SG4). This project was to create juxtaposition between the existing brick and heavy timber construction with a contemporary and clean looking metal product. The architect selected a standard stock style of grating to keep the material cost effective as well as providing sufficient visual and security blockage from the street level.
The primary application is a decorative grille along the main façade of the residence. This grille frames a horizontal run of windows and creates a focal point for the composition of the structure. The grille material extends to a series of handrail pieces at the roof terrace levels to meet the building code where the existing parapet wall was not high enough. The OGI material was also used for a fence and gate at the main entrance off the street level. OGI designed and fabricated this system to accommodate a call box and magnetic strike for additional security. The flexibility, strength and durability of the 19SG allowed it to be modified and fabricated into a variety of installations to create a cohesive aesthetic.
The 19SG4 was installed using a variety of fabricated aluminum angles and galvanized unistruts. The product was installed with a black anodized finish to contract the natural look of the brick and wood of the existing structure as well as to increase its long-term weatherability of the aluminum product.
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| Project: |
Akron Art Museum, Akron, OH |
| Architect of Record: |
Westlake, Reed, Leskosky |
| Design Architect: |
Coop Himmelb(l)au of Austria |
| Customer: |
Welty Bldg. Co |
| General Contractor: |
Mull Iron Steel Fabricators - Structural Steel Co. & Erector |
| Material: |
Lightweight Egg Crate 2" x 1/8" - Clear Anodized (3" x 6" Bar Spacing) |
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Project Overview:
The main design feature of the new Akron Art Museum is its “Roof Cloud” (high roof). The Roof Cloud hovers above the
building, creating a blurred envelope for the museum. It encloses interior space, provides shade in exterior spaces and also
operates as a horizontal landmark in the city. As part of the roof cloud system, Ohio Gratings, Inc., in conjunction with the
architect provided a full depth egg crate style aluminum grid system that is supported by steel Uni-Struts welded to the
cantilevered structural steel beams which extend from the core of the building. The system was refined to meet air flow and
shade requirements and engineered to be as lightweight as possible.
To meet the needs of the architect, Ohio Gratings Inc. developed an egg crate grid that is comprised of 2" x 1/8" aluminum
bars pressure locked together at 3" x 6" openings. Ohio Gratings then fabricated panels at the same module as the metal wall
panels that enclose the main gallery spaces. The grating panels themselves had to meet wind load criteria along the desired
shading target, yet still be light enough as to not overwhelm the structural steel beam which cantilevered out to create the
structure of the “roof clouds.” As a final step, the aluminum grid panel system was clear anodized with a class I finish.
The panels were then attached and installed using a galvanized steel Uni-Strut system which was welded to the structural steel.
The Uni-Struts allowed for installation of the panels in exact alignment despite greater than anticipated defections in the steel
beams. 3D computer design software was used to model every panel and connection prior to fabrication and used updated
models throughout the construction process.
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| Project: |
All Wars Memorial Fence |
| Customer: |
Accent Fence |
| Project Owner: |
Atlantic City, New Jersey |
| Material: |
PressLock Urban Steel Fence (35PL84 S100) Galvanized and Powder Coated |
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The All Wars Memorial Building had its grand reopening in April 2008 after an $11 million renovation and expansion jointly funded by Atlantic City and the CRDA. The new playground addition required a secure perimeter that was visually open yet strong and durable. For this purpose PressLock Urban steel fencing was used as a fence system installed between brick piers. The PressLock Urban fencing was also used as single and double swing gates with ornamental fabrication. The playground also has several areas for shade where the PressLock Urban fence material is used as a trellis system above.
OGI Architectural Metal Solutions manufactured, fabricated and finished the fence materials and provided fence posts, gates and hardware. Fence panels were 5’-6” in height and 4’-2” in width with a mesh opening of 2-3/16” x 5-1/4”. All in-line fence posts were 2” x ½” steel flat bar galvanized and powder coated to match the fence. Posts were core-drilled and embedded at 18” typical. Gate assemblies had a typical 2” x 2” HSS steel tube miter cut and welded. Gate posts were a 4”x4” HSS steel tube embedded 24” in concrete. All fence material utilized the PressLock fence mounting system with a welded mounting bar at top and bottom. This bar has extended formed arms that meet the posts and have an aligned, slotted hole to facilitate installation. The material has withstood the rigors of an inner-city playground and has allowed for a safe, secure outdoor area for the youth of the community.
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| Project: |
Arundel Mills Building, Baltimore, MD |
| Customer: |
Don Hobbs, President of Shenango of PA |
| Application: |
LiteBar |
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This project started back in November, 2004 when I was working with Joe
Holland with Hostettler Construction who was the General Contractor for
the Arundel Mills building. We initially quoted 19DT4 2 x 3/16” grating
for the sunscreen. The owner of the building liked the way the Dove
Tail looked and wanted to stay with steel.
In April of 2005 I got a call from Don Hobbs, President of Shenango of
PA. He asked me about a job in Baltimore, MD where they needed grating
for sunscreen. He faxed me an inquiry that was sent to him from
Hostettler Construction. It was for 3750 SF of 19DT4 2-1/2 x 3/16
galvanized grating. I called Don up shortly after and asked him if we
could change the material type over to aluminum to save weight and also
save some money on freight. Over the next four months we changed from
19DT4 2-1/2 x 3/16” to 19ADT4 2-1/1/2 x 3/16 to 19SGI4 2-1/2 x 3/16” to
finally 19SGLI4 2-1/2 x 3/16. We went from 67,000 lbs to 16,000 lbs.
Customer was happy because he liked the style, it was extremely strong
and for less then a third the weight, saved him $23,000 dollars over
the initial material they selected.
The owner has another building in the works that is a
mirror image to the Arundel Mills building. Light I-Bar will be
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| Project: |
Artech, FL - Louvers |
| Project Owner: |
Fortune Development Corp & Shefaor Development, FL |
| Architect: |
Carlos Ott, Theme Architect, Uruguay & Charles Benson & Associates, FL |
| Engineer: |
CHM Structural Engineers, FL |
| Contractor: |
Coscan, FL |
| Material: |
LG-60, 6061 Alloy |
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Project Overview:
The louver was chosen because of its many benefits; airflow, visual block, shading and aesthetics. The material was used on the walkway area, on the parking garage as well as the bow and stern of the "ship".
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| Project: |
ASLA Green Roof Project |
| Customer: |
American Society of Landscape Architects |
| Arch/Eng: |
Michael Van Valkenburgh Landscape Architects, DMJM Architects\Engineering Firm |
| General Contractor: |
Forrester Construction Company |
| Material: |
Aluminum I – Bar Grating with slip resistant surface 19SGI4 1” x 3/16” Slip-Not finish. |
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Project Overview:
Located on the rooftop of the headquarters of the American Society of
Landscape Architects in the heart of Washington, D.C., the ASLA Green
Roof project involves the transformation of an existing 3,000 square
foot roof into a prime example of green roof technology.
The barrel-shaped mounds at the north and south ends
of the roof create new horizons for visitors, clearing the immediate
urban foreground and focusing views on the surrounding Washington
skyline.
The roof was designed with the goals of allowing
occupation by many people at once while also maximizing the green cover
on the roof. To achieve this, the green roof system was initially
designed to incorporate steel bar grating using a beamed structural
support design. The intent of the design was to suspend the grating
over plantings to take advantage of the open grid of the grating to
expand the green roof surface. Chris Counts was the lead Architect from
Michael Van Valkenburgh.
For this application we recommended Aluminum I-Bar
grating. Aluminum’s lightweight mass is only 1/3 that of steel reducing
the overall weight of the grating on the roof by two thirds. Its strong
strength to weight ratio easily handled the span and loading
requirements. It’s corrosion resistance far outlasts galvanized steel
and is naturally a much more attractive product. Because of inherent
problems of plants growing up through the grating, causing a natural
slippery surface when walked on, Slip-Not abrasive surface was selected
to add adhesion.
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| Project: |
Auburn Hills Dumpster Enclosure |
| Customer: |
Commercial Contracting Corporation, MI |
| Material: |
LG-100 Aluminum Louver Grating fully framed with 3”x5” Aluminum Angle |
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The city of Auburn Hills requested they enclose the area around dumpsters.
CCC required a lightweight system that could provide 100% visual blockage as well as adequate airflow.
Based on these criteria, Ohio Gratings used their LG 100 aluminum louver and assisted with the design of
panel sizes and framing. 3”x5” aluminum angle frame was miter cut and welded to form the frames for each
unit to allow for effective mounting and sufficient strength as operable panels. The aluminum, provided
in mill finish, required minimal maintenance over time while retaining an attractive appearance.
Mounted to the galvanized steel structure, provided by CCC, will ensure that the enclosure is
long lasting and durable.
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| Project: |
Bear Grass Creek Nature Preserve, St. Matthews, KY |
| Architectural/Eng: |
Wallace Roberts & Todd LLC |
| General Contractor: |
Century Construction |
| Application: |
Elevated Walkway |
| Material: |
Dove-Tail Grating with a SlipNot Finish |
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A twelve acre park which acts as a buffer between residential
neighborhoods and the regions largest shopping mall and is split by
Bear Creek, a tributary of the Ohio River. The creek is subject to
frequent flooding which extends into the adjacent residential areas.
The increased development in the area dramatically raised the storm
water run-off into the creek. The original design of the wetlands was
incorrectly graded, so when the preserve was redesigned the entire area
underwent a new topography change. An elevated walkway was designed for
the area, sprawling through the preserve. Wallace Roberts and Todd,
Landscape architects based out of Philadelphia, PA, were chosen for the
job. David Ostrich, Senior Associate of Wallace Roberts and Todd, had
used grating products in other projects they had done in the area and
needed material that was strong, environmentally friendly, allowed
light to filter through and was both ADA and high heel compliant. The
project ultimately used 3000 square feet of close mesh Steel Dove Tail
Grating with bearing bar at 7/16” on center, with a SlipNot finish
applied.
The product used for this application:
- Meets ADA Requirements
- Requires Minimal Maintenance
- Architecturally Appealing
- Environmentally Friendly
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| Project: |
Blackhawk Parking Deck in Chicago, IL |
| Customer: |
Ralph Simpson Company |
| Architectural/Eng: |
Valerio Dewalt Train |
| General Contractor: |
Powder Construction |
| Material: |
21PL-56 S-100 Galvanized PressLock Grating with galvanized structural WT steel supports. Used 15,223 SF Grating - 4,920 LF Structural Framing |
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The architect desired to design a steel grille that was light, open and would properly clad a concrete and steel parking garage. The steel grille was designed to create a mesh that would act as a part of a building “skin” which would still allow visual sight lines in and out for added 1-5/16” x 3-1/2” was selected for the vertical lines it created in the parking structure in conjunction with the structural steel supported at 4’-4” on center. With floor-to-floor heights of 10’-4”, the panels were designed to span the distance between parking deck levels. To create a continuous look around the parking structure, structural steel supports were added to allow for continuous panel alignment as the ramps of the parking deck changed levels. Smaller panels were used as part of a segmented arc at the north elevation to create a “canopy” that extends over the top parking deck. All materials were bolted into place through welded anchor plates and steel structural supports. The material was installed with a galvanized finish to compliment the industrial esthetics of the building. |
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| Project: |
Calvert Street Parking Garage, MD |
| Customer: |
Coakley Williams Construction, MD |
| Project Owner: |
State of Maryland |
| Architectural/Eng: |
Morris & Ritchie Associates, MD and Hayes, Seay Mathern & Mathern, Inc., VA |
| General Contractor: |
Coakley Williams Construction, MD |
| Material: |
LG100 Louver with aluminum ‘C’ channels, aluminum angle and aluminum base plates, all with Kynar finish |
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We sent samples of our LG100 louver grating product and then the mounting system was designed. That system consisted of
aluminum ‘C’ channels, aluminum angle at the top to finish and aluminum angle at the bottom to hold the louver above the
concrete ledge. Installation also needed aluminum base plates welded to the bottom of each vertical post and some aluminum
angle to wrap over the edge of the concrete to mount securely. Since the parking garage was sloped in areas where our louver
was to be installed, we needed to adjust the louver panels and have them skew cut at the bottom to hold a horizontal look at
the top. The louvers were installed behind a wire mesh exterior treatment and were meant to keep residents of an adjacent
condominium from seeing automobile headlights moving in the garage.
Additional louver grating may be needed along the front of the garage to hide the fact that it is a garage.
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| Project: |
Central 27 Condominiums |
| Customer: |
Cox Schepp |
| Project Owner: |
Tuscan Development and Mark Pierce Poole |
| Architectural/Eng: |
Tobin Dudley PLLC |
| General Contractor: |
Coakley Williams Construction, MD |
| Material: |
Aluminum Litebar |
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A 27 unit condominium project in North Carolina. The
aluminum LITEBAR gratings were utilized as balcony flooring and on the south
façade. The gratings were incorporated into an integrated guard
rail/sunscreen system with higher density gratings used for the sunscreens
and lower density used for the guard rails.
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| Project: |
Christina Crescent Pedestrian Crossing Bridge, Barclay’s Bank & Retail Complex, DE |
| Customer: |
Custom Iron Shop, DE |
| Architectural/Eng: |
Moeckel, Carbonell Assoc. & O’Donnell, Naccarato & Macintosh, DE |
| General Contractor: |
Pettinaro Construction Company, DE |
| Material: |
7DT4 1-1/2" x 3/16" Galvanized with Algrip surface. Anchor blocks mounted 1/4" below surface of grating |
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This pedestrian bridge connects a parking garage owned by Delaware Department of Transportation, to an office building
with retail shopping outlets owned by Barclay’s Bank. Project included excavation of the retention pond and installation of a
pedestrian bridge.
The original specifications for this project called for a Pressure-Locked Steel galvanized grating with 1-1/2" x 3/16" bearing
bars, spaced at 7/16" centers, and bearing bars at 4" o/c, with an applied abrasive finish. We sent samples of our 7DT4 with an
AlGrip surface and drawings of our anchor blocks mounted 1/4" below the surface of the grating.
High-heel proof dovetail grating, anchor blocks and tek screws hold the grating in place and all end dimensions of grating
lined up.
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| Project: |
City Garden |
| Customer: |
Murray Enterprises |
| Project Owner: |
City of Saint Louis |
| Contractor: |
BSI Constructors, Inc. |
| Architectural/Eng: |
Nelson Byrd Woltz, Landscape Architects |
| Architect: |
Studio Durham Architects |
| Engineer: |
Frontenac Engineering |
| Material: |
Wheels n’ Heels® Series IV, (64-7WHSS-63) Stainless Steel Grating |
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Four Wheels n’ Heels® Series IV Stainless Steel panels were manufactured to cover the overflow trenches in the “Rain Garden” area and are part of the sidewalk.
The bars on the surface of the panels are spanning along the width of the sidewalks. The spacing between them is ¼" in order to comply and exceed ADA requirements, making the grating appropriate for high heel traffic. The added Al-Grip™ surface at the top of the bars provides a coefficient of friction of 0.9 on all directions, exceeding the 0.6 ADA guideline for slip resistance. The grating is also capable of supporting a wheel load of 2,500 lbs on a 9”x9” tire print for maintenance vehicles, through the heavy 3" x ¼" bearing bars that are concealed below the surface bars.
Added barriers at the two ends of each panel are in line with the sidewalk curbs providing comfort for wheel chair traffic.
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| Project: |
Daimler Chrysler Parts Distribution Center, MO, CO, OR |
| Architectural/Engineering: |
Borroughs Corp., MI |
| General Contractor: |
Alberici Constructors, MO |
| Material: |
Galvanized Steel Bar Grating 21PL7 (Bearing Bars spaced at 1-5/16”, Cross Bars spaced at 7/16” |
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Daimler Chrysler specified PressLock grating in their Mopar Distribution warehouses for a mezzanine floor grating application. The Ohio Gratings pproduct used was PressLock galvanized steel grating 21PL7 with bearing bars 1-3/16” heights x 14 gauge and cross bars of 5/16” high x 5/24” thick. The majority of the panels were fabricated in 48” x 48” and 48” x 65” sizes and included flat bar banding.
The warehouse workers preferred the PressLock grating because of the closer spacing of the bearing and cross bars. This grating is more comfortable to stand and walk on due to its closer spacing. When workers roll carts over this grating while retrieving parts from the shelves, the carts now roll smoothly and do not bounce up and down.
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| Project: |
Davidson County, Courthouse Park, TN |
| Customer: |
Welding Techniques & Services, TN |
| Project Owner: |
Metro/Nashville Downtown Partnership |
| Architectural/Engineering: |
Tuck-Hinton and Hawkins & Partners |
| General Contractor: |
Brasfield & Gorrie |
| Material: |
7-SGI-4 and 11-SGI-4 1" Aluminum Swage Lock I-bar grating plus close-mesh grating. |
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7-SGI-4 1" Aluminum Swage Lock I-bar grating was used to cover the parking garage ventilation.
11-SGI-4 1" Aluminum Swage Lock I-bar grating was used to cover air vents coming out of the parking garage. The vents are at waist-height, so nobody will be expected to walk on this. Close-mesh grating was specified to keep leaves and other debris out of the air vents.
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| Project: |
Fort Lauderdate Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdate, FL |
| Architectural/Eng: |
Glavovic Studio |
| General Contractor: |
Van Linda Iron Works, Inc. |
| Material: |
2" ALP-15 ADA Bar Grating |
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Ever since his discovery in the Valley of the Kings, millions of people have rushed to view the boy king's treasure's.
Because of the high value of artifacts in the exhibit, strenuous security requirements had to be implemented. Among them,
a decision to add a second floor entrance to the museum would provide an extra dimension of security along with a new set of
stairs and landings. As one of the U.S. host cities for the exhibit, the Museum of Art was in a rush to get ready for King
Tut's arrival.
Glavovic Studio contacted us to review products which could meet ADA standards for stairs and platforms, yet match their
artistic requirments for the project. Our unique diagonal punch design aluminum punched plank with 15% open area with
its light airy appearance was the ideal choice. The order needed to be processed and installed quickly. The order was
placed on December 6th, shipped three days later, and installed well before the museum opened its doors on December 15th.
Our ability to provide a superior product to meet the deliver and security requirements made our AIPlank 15 "Fit for a King."
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| Project: |
General Motors Riverfront Plaza, Headquarters, Detroit MI |
| Architectural/Eng: |
Hargreaves Associates / Albert Kahn Associates |
| General Contractor: |
John Carlo Company / Titus Welding |
| Application: |
Fountain |
| Material: |
ADA Compliant 316 Stainless Steel Close Mesh Metal Bar Grating & Aluminum Grating |
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This project was to create a riverfront plaza on the Detroit River,
which is part of a citywide project to redevelop the city riverfront.
When completed it will transform over a mile of the Detroit Riverfront
into walkways, parks, bicycle paths, and open green areas.
Plaza includes new landscaping, hand rails, walkways, benches, and a
large granite area with a world map displayed featuring different color
grating for each country. The project included stainless steel and
aluminum grating for a water fountain and trench covers.
The fountains consisted of 1,100 sq ft. of stainless steel metal bar
grating and has a 7/16" center to center spacing. The 534 pieces of
grating includes a center hole cut out in which a stainless steel
escutcheon plate and nozzle assembly was inserted. The grating pieces
were fastened down to the stainless steel fram system using a
countersunk land design. Lights were then installed underneath the
grating. The fountain is also surrounded by decorative brick paving
blocks.
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| Project: |
Grosse Ile Bridge Rehabilitation Project, MDOT |
| Customer: |
Walter Toebe Construction Company, MI |
| Project Owner: |
Wayne County, MI |
| Architectural/Eng: |
Wayne County Department of Public Services, Division of Engineering |
| General Contractor: |
Walter Toebe Construction Company, MI |
| Material: |
26,178 sq. ft. of 37-R-5 Lite serrated 5” x 3/8” heavy duty galvanized riveted steel grating. 2,424 sq. ft. of 37-R-5 Lite
5” x 3/8” heavy duty galvanized riveted steel grating. 9,610 sq. ft. of ALP-22 aluminum ADA punched plank with a SlipNot®
slip resistant surface. 1,937 sq. ft. of aluminum 19SGLi-4 Lite I-bar grating. |
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This bridge connects the island township to the city of Trenton, MI over the Trenton Channel. Previously, the deck surface was converted over to welded steel bar grating. Over the past several years, this welded steel grating provided by another manufacturer deteriorated. New grating was provided by Ohio Gratings which is heavy duty riveted galvanized steel grating and allowed for this bridge improvement.
The overall project included new bridge decking, sidewalks and walkways.
Our heavy duty steel riveted grating which has bearing bars 5” x 3/8” and serrated connecting bars replaced the deteriorated welded steel grating. We also supplied a portion of the steel riveted grating with pans & rebar which were concrete filled. The concrete pan filled grating was located at each approach and at each end of the swing span. Aluminum plank was provided for the sidewalks in both directions has a diagonal punch pattern which meets ADA specifications and included a SlipNot® slip resistant aluminum surface. This aluminum plank replaced a deteriorating concrete surface. The Lite I-bar aluminum grating was installed under the bridge for an inspection walkway.
Ohio Gratings engineering staff was invaluable with initial engineering & design support and project management throughout the project. Ohio Gratings shipped 22 truckloads of material over this eight month long project.
Grosse Ile Bridge Project State Award (PDF)
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| Project: |
The Holsinger, VA |
| Customer: |
Iron Crafters Inc., VA |
| Architectural/Eng: |
Formwork Design LLC, VA |
| General Contractor: |
Mathers Construction Company, VA |
| Material: |
1" x 3/16" 19SG4 Mill Finish Grating |
| Application: |
Handrail Infill |
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This project utilizes our product in two similar, but somewhat different applications. The first is for the Handrail Infill. Our grating
gives the balconies a secure barrier and at the same time it is aesthetically pleasing. The second application is to fill open areas
at the parking level while still allowing air flow and maintaining a consistent appearance to the exterior of the building.
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| Project: |
Hudson Building, Raleigh, NC |
| Architectural/Eng: |
Clearspaces |
| Customer: |
SteelFab of Virginia |
| Material: |
3/4" 19SGLi4 - Aluminum LiteBar |
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The building was a Hudson Belk department store and was being refurbished as a first floor retail store.
The grating was used to cover up dryer and toilet vents on the side of the building. To give the appearance
of a one-piece construction the material was supplied in units which had to be extended across rods and the
aluminum grating gave the building a nice sheen appearance. These units were then placed against the side
of the exterior of the building.
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| Project: |
Main North Lofts, MI |
| Customer: |
Couturier Iron Craft, Inc., MI |
| Architectural/Eng: |
Victor Saroki Associates, MI |
| General Contractor: |
Turner Construction, MI |
| Material: |
19SG4 1-1/2" x 3/16" Swaged 6063-T6 Aluminum |
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The Main North Lofts building has retail space on the first level with residential housing and commercial office space in the
floors above. Couturier Iron Craft was contracted to provide exterior balcony railings, interior railings and a unique building sign.
Couturier worked with the architect to develop the idea to use light weight aluminum grating for the background of the sign.
Ohio Gratings, Inc. provided the Swaged Aluminum for the background of the sign. Their grating was welded to structural
aluminum material in which no fasteners were used. Aluminum letters and numbers were water jet cut out of aluminum plate.
The letters were welded to the grating. The sign was finished and mounted to the side of the building.
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Mesa Community College Physical Science Building, AZ |
| Customer: |
Mesa Community College/Maricopa County Community College District, AZ |
| Architect: |
SmithGroup, AZ |
| Engineer: |
KPFF Consulting Engineers, AZ |
| Material: |
1,168 square feet of aluminum grating |
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Supplied approximately 1,168 square feet of aluminum grating for the scrims at the planetarium, the staircase and the walkable observation platform. The grating used was part of this LEED Certified Building. The Physical Science building is the first of its kind on campus, as well as the first major LEED project to be completed throughout the Maricopa County Community College District.
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Metropolis at Dadeland, FL |
| Architectural/Eng: |
Nichols, Brosch & Sandoval, FL |
| Customer: |
StarScreen International, FL |
| General Contractor: |
Turner Construction Co., FL |
| Material: |
Louver Grate 100 |
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Project Overview:
Consists of two, 25- story residential towers connected by a 7-story parking garage. Ohio Gratings, Inc. used their Louver Grate
100 grating to provide a visual barrier for cars parked in a garage from the surrounding Marriott Hotel while allowing optimal air
flow and ventilation. A local building code required the parking garage openings to be shielded from the surrounding hotels &
office building.
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| Project: |
National World War II Museum, LA |
| Customer: |
Manufab & Simms Hardin Company LLC |
| Project Owner: |
World War II Museum Foundation |
| Architectural/Engineering: |
Voorsanger Mathes LLC |
| Material: |
Aluminum Dovetail was used in the handrails and ceiling grilles |
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Project Overview:
The National World War II Museum included the use of various metal products through out the interior of the museum and was specific to metallic colors using silver and battle ship gray. We developed a product for the ceiling tiles and the handrail infill to specify a special spaced aluminum dovetail design that was light weight and easy to install.
The 34 piece aluminum dovetail handrail was composed of 493 sq. ft. (24ADT8) 1-1/2" x 1/8" and the 677 piece ceiling grilles were composed of 8500+ sq. ft. (48ADT4) 1-1/2" x 1/8" aluminum dovetail.
The materials used on this project were included in various parts of the museum including the USO Library, Café Library, Temp. Pre Show Area, Theater Lobby areas and the Retail Information Areas.
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| Project: |
NC Wildlife Education Center Headquarters Sunshades |
| Project Owner: |
NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Raleigh, NC |
| Customer: |
North State Steel Inc., Greenville, NC |
| Architectural/Eng: |
Williard Ferm Architects |
| General Contractor: |
D H Griffin Construction |
| Material: |
2-1/2" 19SG14 Aluminum I-Bar Grating. Clear Anodized Finish applied. |
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Project Overview:
- Grating was supplied for this project to be used as Sunshades.
- The pieces were fabricated to sizes of 35-7/8” x 23’-2” and 24’-2” with trim band and anchor blocks for attachment to supports (by others). This high profile building sits at a major entrance to the Centennial Campus of North Carolina State University.
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| Project: |
Organic Technologies, Coshocton, OH |
| Architectural/Eng: |
The Dover Design & Manufacturing Group |
| General Contractor: |
Dover Tank and Plate/Organic Technologies |
| Material: |
19W4 1-1/4" x 3/16" Load Banded Bar Grating, galvanized with treads |
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A typical steel structure support system. The platform and open walkway
requirements included multiple levels and stair treads.
A stair tower utilized galvanized treads with checker plate nosing because
of the safe walking surface it provides. Galvanized grating and treads were
used because it is strong, inexpensive and is quick fabricate which makes it
readily available.
Due to the typical longer spans and penetration requirements for pipe, etc.,
light duty galvanized steel grating was specified for this project. Light
duty steel grating offers a high strength to weight ratio at a very
economical cost. Cut outs for penetrations are accomplished either by steel
fabrication or the grating manufacturer from project drawings and site
measurements.
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| Project: |
Pedestrian Bridge, Des Moines, Iowa |
| Customer: |
Highway Products Company |
| General Contractor: |
Jenson Brothers Construction |
| Engineer: |
Stanley Consultants |
| Material: |
7-SG-4, with Slipnot Surface |
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Highway Products Company of LeMars, IA placed the order for this material.
The job shipped in the summer of 2006.
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| Project: |
PTRP Biotechnology Research, Winston Salem, NC |
| Architectural/Eng: |
O’Brien/Atkins Associates, PA & Research Triangle Park, NC |
| Contractor: |
Shelco Inc. |
| Customer: |
Commercial Fabricators, NC |
| Product Used: |
LG-75 Louver Grate, Mill finish |
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This product is used as a Roof Screen Wall. It utilized approximately 1400 square feet of our Louver Grate to screen mechanical units from the sidewalk. The Louver Grate was specified to be used with the louver “blade” pointing up. This is because the area to be screened is elevated from the sidewalk and if the louver is used in its standard orientation, the mechanical units would still be visible.
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| Project: |
St. Paul International Airport Fence and Gate, Minneapolis, MN |
| Architectural/Eng: |
Kimley-Horn Associates - St. Paul, MN |
| General Contractor: |
Morcon Construction, MN |
| Material: |
15SGF4 1" x 1/8" with a Polyester Powder Coat Finish, Zeppelin Gray Grating |
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The project involved construction of road improvements, improved
fencing and gates near D-Street at the Lindbergh Terminal. It included
construction of new asphalt pavement, concrete curb, gutter and
sidewalk, aluminum bar grate fence, aluminum gate, vehicle crash gate,
chain link fence and vehicle drop arm gate. The architect and airport
commission were looking for an attractive fence fence design.
We
provided 6,800 sq. ft. of 15SGF 1" x 1/8" grating fabricated into fence
panel. Approximately 911 lineal feet of panels and posts were provided.
The fence was fabricated from 1-1/2" x 4" x 84" aluminum bar with a
mounting pad. The gate was fabricated from 4" x 4" solid aluminum bar.
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| Project: |
TAO Luxury Condominiums, Sunrise, FL |
| Customer: |
Moss Construction Managers, FL |
| Architect: |
Kobi Karp, FL |
| Engineer: |
CHM Structural Engineers, LLC, FL |
| Material: |
Screening-19-SG4 aluminum bar grating, frame structure clad with polygal 16mm titan polycarbonate, .060 aluminum clad accent, 19-SG4 bar screen and aluminum tube structures infilled with 19-SG4 bar screen. |
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2- twin, 26 story luxury condominiums that consisted of a 6,000 sq. ft. parking garage with screening of 19SG-4 aluminum bar grating with 1" x 1/8" anodized finish, a porte cochere canopy with a Conservatek aluminum space frame structure clad with Polygal 16mm titan polycarbonate, a decorative aluminum architectural element using .060 aluminum clad accent feature attached to underside of balcony and face of building, a roof top signature structure made of (3) 80' x 25' curved aluminum tube structures infilled with 19-SG4 bar screen 1" x 1/8" anodized finish and a decorative garden trellis made of (4) 30' x 15' aluminum tube structures infilled with 19-SG4 bar screen, anodized finish.
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| Project: |
Thea Foss Waterway, Tacoma, WA |
| Designer/Eng: |
Reid Middleton and Ralph Petereit P.E. - Everett, WA |
| Customer: |
City of Tacoma |
| Application: |
Walkway |
| Material: |
44WH4 New Wheels n’ Heels 5” X 3/8” bar |
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Along the waterway and across from the newly constructed Museum of Glass, our
new Wheels n’ Heels product was the perfect solution.
By the marina along the wide shoreline promenade, an area was needed to
allow light penetration under the walk way to meet the National Marine
Fishing Specifications. Officials decided to go with our new heavy duty
Wheels n’ Heels product at the suggestion of Grating Pacific, our
distributor on the west coast. Because of the many public functions,
the product needed to meet AASHTO and ADA requirements. This area
accommodates pedestrians, bicyclists, roller bladers and public events
including concerts. In addition, because of the nature of the project,
the material needed to be architecturally pleasing as well.
Our new product fit the bill by using a swaged steel
panel and integrating it with our traditional heavy duty steel grating.
It allows us to provide a wider and longer more architecturally
pleasing product which worked perfectly for this project.
Advantages of our current Wheels n’ Heels grating include:
- Spans up to 24’ are available as compared to 8’ with many other products
- Widths are available up to 3’
- Lighter weight and better strength to weight ratio
- Better appearance allows for more architectural applications
- More efficiently meets both ADA and H20 Requirements
- Allows for more fabrication flexibility for curves and special cuts
- More economical installation costs with fewer pieces to install
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| Project: |
Trinity Church, NY, Pedestrian Ramp |
| Customer: |
Stephen Nagle - Trinity Episcopal Church, NY |
| Project Owner: |
Trinity Church |
| General Contractor: |
Buildings and Grounds Committee |
| Product: |
ADA ALP15 1” Mill |
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The church had a plywood handicapped access ramp which was in poor condition
and needed to be replaced. They needed something with a non-slip surface
(Slip-Not), with ADA compliancy. The ramp was approximately 30 feet x 4’ span.
A landing area in front of the main door would need significant fabrication
to fit correctly.
Since there is an aggressive striated surface on the plank, it provides
significant drainage and ADA compliancy is achieved.
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| Project: |
University of Illinois, Chicago - Gateway Plaza |
| Customer: |
Barnett Bates, IL |
| Project Owner: |
Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois |
| Architectural/Eng: |
Wight & Company and Weber Consultants, Ltd., IL |
| General Contractor: |
Schaefges Brothers, Inc., IL |
| Material: |
11SGSS4 1-1/2" x 3/16" Electro Polished Finish Grating |
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The Gateway Plaza includes two fountains and the UIC Sky Space. The Sky
Space is thirty feet high by forty feet wide.
Our electro polished stainless steel grating is installed in two
locations. A separate circular fountain on the south side of the
plaza and at a circular fountain surrounding the Sky Space structure.
The grating is non-corrosive and the bearing bars are
spaced at 7/16" center on center in compliance with the American
Disabilities Act.
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| Project: |
VA Tech Physics Building, Blacksburg, VA |
| Arch/Eng: |
Clark Nexsen - Norfolk, VA |
| Customer: |
Commercial Fabricators Inc |
| Application: |
Security Fence |
| Material: |
Light Duty Steel |
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looking for a security fence that would act as a barrier/screen
and allow air flow through the material into the areas behind.
We supplied our standard space electro forge carbon steel grating
with a mill finish as infill to install into our customer’s
framing. The structure was assembled and then painted as one unit.
Since the fence was being used on a college campus, it needed to
have a nice aesthetic appeal from the road.
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| Project: |
Veterans Memorial Bridge - Bay City, MI |
| Customer: |
Walter Toebe Construction Co. |
| Project Owner: |
Michigan Dept of Transportation |
| Arch/Eng: |
HNTB |
| Material: |
Heavy Duty Riveted Bridge Deck 37R5 5"x ¼" Serrated Galvanized |
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Bascule Bridge carries the 4-lane Michigan Highway 25 over the Saginaw River at Bay City. It was originally constructed in 1958. In 1994 a major renovation of the bridge included replacement of the Bridge Deck. The designers selected the Heavy Duty Riveted Style due to its high strength, light weight and resistance to fatigue. This bridge carries a heavy traffic load every day. As shown in the photos taken in Feb 2009 the deck is in like new condition after over 15 years of service.
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| Project: |
1001 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI |
| Architectural/Eng: |
Stuckey Vitale Architects – Royal Oak, MI |
| Customer: |
American Glass & Metals, Inc. - Plymouth, MI |
| Application: |
Aluminum Architectural Grill |
| Material: |
64ADT12
Opening sizes: 4” x 12” Bars size; 1/8” x 2” Approx.
(340) pressure locked egg crate design grating panels were framed by 2”
x 2” square aluminum tubing. The finish was clear anodized. |
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The 1001 Woodward Avenue project included renovation of an unoccupied
downtown Detroit office building into residential lofts. The project
also included construction of a new ten story precast concrete parking
structure next to the existing building for residential parking.
The architectural drawings specified a wire mesh infill
for the area between parking levels with an option for an aluminum
architectural grill with an anodized finish. The owner chose the more
expensive aluminum architectural grill option to achieve an overall
better appearance for the parking structure.
The entire 1001 Woodward Avenue parking structure project
was completed in December 2005. The parking structure was in the center
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