How to Choose the Right Grating for Your Application

We know that determining the right Grating for your project can be overwhelming. In this guide, we share a few tips to make the process a little easier for you.

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News & Culture

Four Things You'll Always Find in a McNICHOLS Showroom

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What Are Aluminum Grates?

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Fiberglass Grating and Turf Pedestals

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Roof Dunnage Explained

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Completed Projects

School Construction + McNICHOLS: 18 Campuses in a Class of Their Own

A building with Aluminum Bar Grating used as a sunshade at Georgia Southern University's Armstrong Campus.

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Metal Bar Grating is the Smart Choice for Campus Renovations

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Bar Grating End Banding: The Difference Between Load & Trim?

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Thinking Green: Six Sustainable Specialty Metal Applications

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Corrosion-Resistant Materials and Finishes

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Specialty Metals Rolled Out at Harley-Davidson Museum

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Completed Projects

The "Grate" Outdoors: Bar Grating Adds Durability to Deck

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How Are Bar Grating Stair Treads Made?

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Completed Projects

Record-Breaking Margarido House Includes Eco-Friendly Bar Grating Features

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Tips & Inspiration

Serrated Bar Grating Ramps Up Service

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Tips & Inspiration

Guide to Cutting Fiberglass Grating

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Tips & Inspiration

How Urban Umbrella Is Illuminating Cities One Sidewalk at a Time

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Completed Projects

Sleek Bar Grating Enhances Rooftop Terrace

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Tips & Inspiration

How to Choose the Right Grating for Your Application

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Completed Projects

Fiberglass Grating Deck Adds Durability to Outdoor Clubhouse

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Completed Projects

Bar Grating Platforms Add Function to LA Towers

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Completed Projects

Colorful Grating Becomes New York City Art Feature

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Completed Projects

Fiberglass Grating Platforms at Kennedy Space Center

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The Benefits of Specialty Metals in Data Centers

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Powering the Future: Specialty Metal Applications in Data Centers

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Understanding Trench Drains: A Comprehensive Guide for Effective Water Management

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What is a Gangway? Exploring Gratings for Gangways

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Fueling Change: Why Energy Demands Spark a Surge in Specialty Metals

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Specialty Metals and Gratings that Work at the Car Wash

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Phenolic Grating vs. FRP Grating: What's the Difference?

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How to Ensure the Proper Bearing Bar Direction for Bar Grating

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Bar Grating Load Tables Explained

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Articles

How to Choose the Best Fiberglass Color and Surface Profile

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Specialty Metals and Gratings for High-Traffic Public Environments

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How Specialty Metals Support Safer Public Spaces

Bar Grating Stair Treads used for outdoor steps at a ski resort with people walking up carrying snowboards.

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Choosing the Right Stair Tread: Performance, Materials, and Design Considerations