Brushed Stainless Steel Column Covers at Baylor Scott & White, Rowlett, TX
The to fabricate large-diameter brushed stainless steel column covers for Baylor Scott & White in Rowlett, TX. These covers were designed to enclose structural steel columns throughout the facility’s interior and exterior, enhancing the architectural appeal and durability of the space.
After fabrication, the glazing contractor was responsible for installation, ensuring a seamless fit and finish. The columns covers provided a modern aesthetic, blending with the facility’s design and protecting against wear and environmental elements.
Challenges & Solutions
1. Large-Diameter Fabrication Precision
- Challenge: The size and scale of the column covers required precise fabrication to ensure a perfect cylindrical shape and alignment.
- Solution: Astro used advanced rolling and welding techniques to create accurate, smooth, uniform stainless steel covers that fit precisely over the structural steel.
2. Interior & Exterior Durability
- Challenge: The column covers needed to withstand both indoor conditions and outdoor exposure to weather elements.
- Solution: Astro selected high-quality brushed stainless steel with corrosion resistance, durability, and a sleek modern appearance.
3. Seamless Installation Process
- Challenge: The large size and weight of the column covers made installation complex, requiring careful handling and alignment.
- Solution: Astro ensured that all covers were fabricated to exact dimensions, making installation smoother for the glazing contractor while maintaining the desired architectural aesthetic.
Fabrication & Installation Process
- Design & Measurement
- Reviewed architectural drawings and confirmed exact dimensions for each column cover.
- Ensured specifications aligned with both interior and exterior structural elements.
- Precision Fabrication
- Utilized rolling, forming, and welding processes to create large-diameter covers.
- Applied a brushed stainless steel finish for a polished and durable appearance.
- Delivery & Installation
- Delivered the completed column covers to the glazing contractor.
- The glazing contractor installed the covers on-site, ensuring proper alignment and secure mounting.
Results & Impact
- Architectural Enhancement: The brushed stainless steel finish provided a sleek and modern look, elevating the facility’s design.
- Durability & Protection: The covers offered long-term protection for the structural steel, withstanding both indoor traffic and outdoor environmental exposure.
- Seamless Fit: Precision fabrication ensured a smooth installation process, allowing the glazing contractor to complete their scope of work efficiently.
Conclusion
Astro’s expertise in custom metal fabrication ensured the successful creation of large-diameter brushed stainless steel column covers for Baylor Scott & White in Rowlett, TX. The project demonstrated Astro’s ability to handle large-scale stainless steel work with precision, durability, and aesthetic appeal, providing long-lasting architectural enhancement to the facility.
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