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Fletcher Foundry, Hallsteads Close, Dove Holes, Buxton UK
Architectural Metalwork
Architectural Metalwork, Castings, Columns & Embellishments (and complete structures!) have been manufactured by Leander Architectural to suit a wide range of bespoke applications for decades.
We offer both turn-key and self-build projects, utilising our in-house foundry and well equipped expansive workshops. Over the decades, we’ve accumulated a vast number of casting patterns for architectural components. Many of these can easily be incorporated or adapted into canopies, verandahs and other structures. Adding a few cast components can turn a very ordinary metal structure into something much more attractive.
Architectural Metalwork, Castings & Embellishments
All our Architectural Castings Columns & Embellishments are normally made in a high-silicone cast aluminium alloy. The silicone content increases the tensile strength and corrosion resistance of the metal. Although our castings are usually Aluminium, we do occasionally produce them in other materials including Bronze and Iron by request. Often for larger heritage projects we will produce bespoke iron brackets and columns – including for Network Rail Listed station refurbishments.
SCULPT, DESIGN, CAST & MANUFACTURE
Leander’s engineers and designers work in partnership with clients, contractors, architects and planners to produce bespoke solutions that suit most budgets and specifications.
In-house CAD design facility, foundry and specialist manufacturing services uniquely position Leander to efficiently deliver truly unique products that are built to last. Products are manufactured in-house in the company’s expansive workshop, using high-quality materials including aluminium, stainless steel, bronze and iron.
The completion of many bandstand and canopy projects over the years has enabled Leander to develop a wide range of designs and casting patterns based on originals by famous Victorian / Edwardian foundries such as Walter McFarlane and Elmbank Foundry Co. With constantly replenished casting stock and efficient designs Leander can offer the fastest possible turnaround, from specification to delivery.
Cast Column Bases
We have a very large selection of cast column bases – to fit tubing diameters from 60mm to 200mm+. These bases can be mixed & matched with our column collars to help customise plain structural columns into something looking very special.
A selection is shown below, but out full range is shown in our Architectural castings catalogue – linked from the top/side of this page.
Column Finials
We really do have a LOT of finials! Most are designed to fit over standard tube sizes such as 76mm or 89mm, but there are others which suit the top of a roof or any kind of domed structure. All are illustrated in the Architectural Castings pdf which can easily be downloaded above.
Column Collars
For a very small outlay, our collars and bases can transform basic tubular columns into something much more attractive. All collars can be supplied with stainless steel grub screws to locate and fix them to your columns.
Fingerpost & Signpost Columns
We offer 2 distinct types of metal column – fully cast aluminium or a galvanised steel-aluminium “hybrid”. Both can look very traditional and are extremely durable.
With the vast pattern archive and knowledge, we are able to manufacture a wide range of traditional and contemporary cast signage. Our range of cast columns and hybrid columns (steel tube with a cast column base) can generally be mixed and matched with various finger arm and finial types to provide the overall desired style.
Whether you are building a new waymarking signage scheme or just looking to refresh or update your current navigation, our robust and attractive fingerposts are the perfect solution. We offer a wide range of styles, materials and colour finishes with printed or cast lettering options.
Bespoke solutions can be designed for private and corporate clients. The company maintains long-term records of all the towns and cities it has worked for and can easily provide replacements or additional posts for any of them. Installation and repairs on site are undertaken throughout the UK.
Cross Beams & Friezes
Replacing steel sections with cast cross beams transforms the appearance of a canopy or arcade.
Decorative friezes can be added above or below the beams or even along gutter tops. Light in weight and made from a high-silicon cast aluminium alloy, all our castings have good structural strength and corrosion resistance.
Balustrade Panels & Friezes
We make cast balustrade panels and also fabricated panels. We even combine the two, using cast panels within a fabricated framework. They can be supplied complete with handrails in metals or hardwoods. Our cast frieze sections can be used just about anywhere! Simple fabricated structures can be greatly enhanced at little cost by adding an appropriate frieze.
Roof Top Finials
These are our larger and more decorative cast aluminium finials, ideal for the roof of a conservatory, shop, house or even a garage!
Cast Spandrel Brackets
The following drawings only show these elements in two dimensions. Some are more slender than they look; others are chunkier. Feel free to suggest any combination that you like – we’ll advise if they don’t make a good aesthetic match.
For certain applications, a bespoke variant may be required – a logo or motif added, a slightly different length or special fixing brackets. These are options that we’re well experienced at adding
