Marske Fabrication & Engineering Ltd can deliver steel walkways for all kinds of commercial and industrial properties, calling on our decades of experience to achieve the highest standards. We can design, manufacture and then install safe, reliable, site compliant internal and external access solutions.

However, before you can start designing walkways, you need to look at a few crucial details. It will help you to create the most effective designs. Most importantly, it will ensure you select the right materials, features, and finishes.

Load requirements

Firstly, you need to look at the loads you need the walkways to be able to support. This is one of the key factors that will influence safety and performance. If you fail to plan for the load requirements, you could have serious issues, including the risk of collapse if you overload the walkway.

One of the main reasons to choose steel walkways in the first place is they can support heavy loads. You need to carefully calculate the loading needs though. Think about the weight of personnel, equipment, tools, and materials. Remember, the load capacities will differ massively depending on the type of property and operations.

The environment

Commercial and industrial facilities can have very challenging environments. There can be issues with moisture, humidity, chemicals, dust, and various other contaminants. It is important to understand the environment in each facility, as well as the impact it will have on the walkways.

The key thing here is to consider corrosion resistance. If you’re dealing with corrosive environments, you must decide which type of steel to use and the finish. Galvanisation and powder coating are popular options to boost steel’s service life.

Access

Finally, make sure you have a clear idea of the access requirements. Are the steel walkways for routine maintenance or will they be a busy route for accessing different parts of the building?

The crucial thing to look at is how much traffic there will be and how frequently. In turn it will help you to determine essential details such as the walkway width and layout. For example, you’ll need wider walkways if you expect people coming and going at the same time.

Turnkey solutions for steel walkways

Marske Fabrication & Engineering Ltd can provide exceptional access solutions, including walkways and mezzanines, complete with safety barriers, handrails, kickplates, and other features. We support UK and international clients in numerous sectors, such as high traffic warehouses and industrial plants.

So, if you want high quality steel walkways engineered to specification and installed with precision, rely on us. Get in touch today and learn more about what we do.