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April 21st, 2010

Restoration of this 100 year old historic covered market was carried out under a preservation order. Inspection showed 24” to 48” fractures in six of the cast iron architectural columns supporting the roof. As it was virtually impossible to replace the columns without a total stripdown, a repair was essential, avoiding the shortcomings of welding. The Metalock repair required no dismantling, was guaranteed and approved by Lloyd’s.

April 10th, 2010

Following a crack detection survey by Metalock to the cast iron columns of the pier, originally constructed in 1862, Worthing Borough Council commissioned the company to repair the columns under

Read more about Worthing Pier Repair

March 30th, 2010

Lacey Green Windmill is thought to be the oldest surviving smock mill and the third oldest windmill in the British Isles. The machinery it still contains could be that which

Read more about Lacey Green Windmill

March 20th, 2010

Built 166 years ago, the Aqueduct at Wootton Wawen was damaged by a heavy road vehicle, causing a 3 foot fracture in a cast iron tray. As it carried the

Read more about Wootton Wawen Aqueduct

March 10th, 2010

Visitors to Brighton who will recognise and appreciate the iron terrace built in 1895 will be pleased to learn that Brighton Corporation were able to save the structure with the

Read more about Madeira Terrace

March 1st, 2010

A famous landmark in Central London, the 100 year old Charing Cross Bridge carries 123,000 commuters across the Thames by rail each day. 720 feet of cracks to the structure’s

Read more about Charing Cross Bridge London

February 20th, 2010

Historical Name Plate suffers damage and is repaired by the Metalock process thus retaining its originality.

Read more about Head Ashby & Co Name Plate

January 30th, 2010

The scourge of low cast iron bridges are high sided vehicles coming into contact with the structures, causing major damage. Metalock are able to replace these areas with new sections

Read more about Gas Street Bridge Birmingham

December 20th, 2009

Metalock Engineering UK has used its cold repair expertise to repair and refurbish parapet panels, copings and cornices on the Old West Bridge in Leicester.

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December 5th, 2009

The Palm House forms an integral part of the structure of Kew Gardens, and is being renovated as part of the overall restoration programme. The sills, guttering and floor plates,

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November 30th, 2009

During refurbishment at Somerset House, inspection to the Main Support Girders showed extensive fractures. These fractures were repaired using a combination of Masterlocks and Metalock Keys, giving additional strength to

Read more about Somerset House Main Girder Repair