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News Release from: Halfen | Subject: Stainless steel fixings for canal link
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 May 2008
Halfen stainless steel fixings for Canal
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Halfen cast-in channel and fixings are being used at Liverpool Canal Link to secure granite cladding to the open channels and culverts.
"We required bespoke fittings as well as standard products all in stainless steel and only Halfen came up with an acceptable proposal," says Enrique Flores, Balfour Beatty's Construction Manager at the Liverpool Canal Link scheme The GBP20 million project will extend the Leeds and Liverpool Canal down into the South Docks, providing a further 1.4 miles of navigable waterway
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 22 Mar 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The proposed route will involve various structures including two new locks, open channels, tunnels and culverts.
Halfen cast-in channel and fixings are being used to secure granite cladding to the open channels and culverts.
Balfour Beatty's contract also includes the creation of a Public Realm complete with granite-clad seating and a high profile architectural feature.
The bespoke items for this section comprised two types of stone support cleats consisting of cold-formed angle with loose dowels and fixings.
All channel and fixings are being supplied in grade A4/316 stainless steel to provide corrosion resistance against the aggressive salty air. Request a free brochure from Halfen ...
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