| Fencing
The future of fencing galvanized at Osterley Park
South East Galvanizers, part of Wedge Group Galvanizing, was commissioned to process approximately 24 tonnes of
steel used by The Traditional Company to create brand new Traditional Estate fencing, gates and posts spanning over
1,200m at the Georgian Osterley Park estate on behalf of The National Trust.
he estate’s
previous fencing,
some of which
was over 100
years old, had to
be removed by
The Traditional Company before
being replaced with its Highland
range of Traditional Parkland
Fence, as specifically chosen by
Osterley Park. Bespoke ironwork
gates and end posts were also
made to complement the new
surroundings, and all steel used
was subsequently galvanized by
South East Galvanizers, and
coated with Galvacoat® in black –
of which Wedge Group
Galvanizing is the only supplier in
the UK.
David House, Director of The
Traditional Company, explained:
“As an official supplier of The
National Trust, we know that they
focus on quality and longevity and
that they were looking for a total
replacement at Osterley Park.
They specified galvanizing and we
called upon the team at South
East Galvanizers, and the wider
Wedge Group, to supply us with
T
black Galvacoat® to remain
congruent with the previous
aesthetics of the estate.”
Neil Pearson, Commercial
Manager at South East
Galvanizers, explained: “Thanks to
The Traditional Company for
calling on us to support them with
another grand project for The
National Trust. Its fencing and
architectural ironwork products are
of a very high quality and are used
at many large estates, new builds,
and local authority sites. It is
imperative that the estate fencing
isn’t damaged by corrosion and
rust from weathering, and lasts as
long as possible without the need
for regular maintenance visits.
“Galvacoat® is specifically
designed to adhere to galvanized
steel and is typically used by our
customers for structures that are
hard to access, large in surface
area, and open to all weather
conditions. Taking into account its
overall lifetime cost, the finished
products are significantly more
cost-effective than alternative
finishes, which need to be reapplied more frequently. Galvacoat
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produces a professional, clean
finish and we’re thrilled with the
finished result.”
Wedge Group Galvanizing is the
largest hot-dip galvanizing
organisation in the UK with a
history dating back over 150
years. With 14 plants strategically
placed across the country, the firm
offers a truly national galvanizing
service. For further information
please contact Wedge Group
Galvanizing on 01902 630311 or
visit www.wedge-galv.co.uk
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