Floor Grates for Victorian Glass Houses

Steps Toward The Manufacture of Floor Grates For A Victorian Glass House

A series of floor grates for the refurbishment of the Victorian Glasshouses at the Botanical Gardens in Sheffield.

Manufacture Of Floor Grates For A Victorian Glass House Step 1

Resin patterns were produced from the architects drawings.

Manufacture Of Floor Grates For A Victorian Glass House Step 2

The grates were cast in ductile iron for added strength.

Manufacture Of Floor Grates For A Victorian Glass House Step 3

The castings were all hand finished prior to painting.

Manufacture Of Floor Grates For A Victorian Glass House Step 4

There were two different designs with two sizes for each design.

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After leaving us the grates were painted and fitted on site.