Steel Fire Escape Repair On Site – Rusted Treads Replaced at a Kingswinford School
On-Site Steel Fire Escape Repair in Kingswinford
A rusted steel fire escape can usually be repaired on site by cutting out the corroded treads and welding in new steel, without replacing the whole staircase. Simply Welding repaired a steel fire escape at a school in Kingswinford, West Midlands. The staircase had chequer plate treads rusted right through. We cut out the old sections and welded in new steel on site from our mobile welding van.
Job Description
We repaired an external steel fire escape at a school in Kingswinford, replacing the rusted treads and supports with new welded steel sections.
Materials Used
Welding consumables, new steel chequer plate and steel angle for the treads and supports, and black paint.
Cause of the Damage
Years of rain and standing water had rusted several chequer plate treads right through, leaving holes and weak edges on a staircase that needed to be safe to use at all times.
Setting Up On Site
We worked on site from our mobile welding van, so there was no need to remove the staircase or take it back to the workshop.
Cutting Out
The rusted sections were cut out with an angle grinder and the surrounding steel was ground back to sound metal ready for welding.
Welding In
New chequer plate treads and supports were cut to size, clamped in position and MIG welded into the existing frame.
Finishing
The welds were cleaned up and the new steel was painted black to match the rest of the staircase and protect it from rust.
Result
The fire escape was back to a solid, safe walking surface, repaired on site without replacing the whole staircase, saving the school time and money.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a rusty steel fire escape be repaired instead of replaced?
Yes. Rusted treads and supports can be cut out back to sound metal, and new chequer plate and steel angle welded into the existing frame, then painted. This is far quicker and cheaper than replacing the whole staircase.
Can fire escape repairs be done on site?
Yes. We carry out fire escape repairs on site from our mobile welding van, so the staircase does not need to be removed or taken back to a workshop.
Why do fire escape treads rust through?
Rain and standing water sit on the chequer plate treads year after year. Over time this rusts the steel right through, leaving holes and weak edges on a staircase that needs to be safe to use at all times.
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