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Madden Fabrication has provided custom metal fabrication services in Portland for historical restoration projects for over three decades. We can fabricate custom metalwork solutions to match your project, including assistance with the final design stages.
The Role of Metal Fabrication in Historical Restorations
Metal fabrication has been around for centuries as one of the oldest elemental skills known to man, with nearly a dozen types of metals associated with historic architecture, ranging from copper and bronze to aluminum and stainless steel.
The history of restoration is full of examples of steel being used to improve a building's structural strength. The fabrication of custom architectural sheet metal pieces can be a critical component for successfully restoring historic structures.
Whether used strictly for ornamentation, structural purposes, or as moisture protection for buildings, architectural metals are common defining features of many historic structures.
Metal fabrication for historical restoration bridges history, creativity, and engineering to add precision, strength, and adaptability to the building.
Additionally, restoring historic metalwork can be more environmentally friendly than building new structures. By crafting custom components for restoration, metal fabrication provides durability to allow the historical project to continue to stand the test of time.
Benefits of Metal Fabrication for Historical Restoration
Custom metal fabrication allows us to bring the original architect’s bold visions back to life. Customized designs can meet unique restoration needs, blending functionality and aesthetics for truly one-of-a-kind historical restoration projects. Unlike buy-out products, custom-fabricated metal components are designed to fit your precise specifications, which allows the design the freedom and proper functionality needed to match your restoration.
Customization
Custom metal fabrication ensures our historically restored structures continue to withstand time, weather, and heavy use. Using metals in restoration like steel and aluminum helps to resist wear, corrosion, and extreme weather, ensuring long-lasting performance in demanding environments. The unmatched strength and reliability of customized metal fabrication for historical restoration minimizes maintenance costs and reduces the need for frequent replacements, making it a cost-effective choice for restorers.
Durability
Our precision in metal fabrication for historical restoration ensures that every metal component fits perfectly, meeting the exact specifications and tolerances required for long-term functionality. This level of accuracy translates to seamless installations, reduced material waste, and staying on budget and project timelines. Precision in metal fabrication for historical restoration also enhances project integrity, ensuring the final product is as structurally sound as possible.
Precision
Metal fabrication is a sustainable option for historical restoration that reduces environmental impact and material waste. Metals like steel and aluminum are recyclable, offering eco-friendly solutions without compromising quality or performance. Energy-efficient production processes and reusing scrap materials also contribute to greener construction practices.
Sustainability
Metal Fabrication for Historical Restoration: Our Areas of Application
We can help with metal fabrication needs for the various architectural aspects of your historical restoration project, including:
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Free-standing metal awnings
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Wall-mounted awnings
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Handrails
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Guardrails
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Gates
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Fencing
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Enclosures
Architectural
We can help with fabrication to match the restoration needs of ornamental components and replacement parts for the important details of your historical restoration project, including:
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Light fixtures
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Detailed railings
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Sculptures
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Art pieces
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Accent panels
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Decorative signage
Ornamental
Types of Historical Restoration Projects We Collaborate On
Office Buildings
Retail Spaces
Single and Multi-family Residences
Theaters
Restaurants
Commercial Spaces
Types of Metals We Work With for Historical Restoration Projects
You can feel confident in our ability to fabricate various metal types to match your historical restoration. Be it bronze, nickel alloy, or aluminum, we can help determine the best metal(s) for your restoration and advise on finishes, maintenance, and care.
Madden’s Equipment and Capabilities for Historical Restoration Projects
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5'x10' CNC plasma cutting table up to 1" thick
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Saw Cutting 18 inches x 18 inches
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120-ton ironworker punch, shear and break
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50-ton ironworker with shearing and coping tooling
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Programmable draw bender for pipe, tube, and steel shapes
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GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SMAW, SAW welding capabilities in shop and field
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500# weld positioner
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75-foot 10-ton bridge crane
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11,000# and 3500# forklifting capabilities
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Flatbed and field trucks for quick, direct shipping and service work
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Drilling, milling, overlay, and machining equipment
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Plasma and oxyacetylene, manual and semi-automatic cutting capabilities
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In-house Autocad and Solidworks software
Historical Restoration: How To Get Started on Your Next Metal Fabrication Project
You can fill out our online form or give us a call at (503) 226-3968 to share details about your restoration project and metal fabrication needs.
Step 1:
Contact Us
We’ll review the specifications of your restoration project and create a bid to meet all the metal fabrication required to match your restoration perfectly.
Step 2:
Specs Review
We’ll fabricate the components necessary for the restoration with skill and precision and keep you updated on our progress along the way.
Step 3:
Fabrication
We can provide expert removal and installation of the final product for projects within a ~100-mile radius of Portland, Oregon.
Step 4:
Installation
Your Historical Restoration Metal Fabrication FAQs Answered by Our Expert Fabricators
Can you use custom alloy for unique restoration applications?
Yes, we specialize in custom alloy fabrication. Whether you need a unique component for a complex restoration application or a specific alloy solution, we can collaborate with your restoration design to develop the right part for your needs.
Do you work with subcontractors?
Yes! We’ll work with anyone involved in a historical restoration project, including general contractors, subcontractors, project managers, engineers, and architects. We value collaboration and can facilitate communication and project execution among any stakeholders necessary.
Do you offer finishing options for alloy fabrications?
We provide a variety of finishing options, including polishing, coating, and anodizing, to enhance the durability, corrosion resistance, and appearance of your historical restoration. We also partner with external providers for additional finishes like powder coating and plating.
Do you offer all metal fabrication services in-house?
We can typically complete most aspects of our metal fabrication projects in-house, but we do have relationships with other fabricators who can facilitate any part of the process we don’t offer in-house. You will not need to source any services on your own.