Wherever possible, on-site cutting of engineered stone should be avoided. The latest guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) encourages businesses to minimise on-site processing by completing as much fabrication as possible in a controlled workshop environment using appropriate water suppression and other dust control measures.
The key to reducing on-site cutting is accurate templating and precision fabrication. By taking precise measurements and manufacturing components to the correct dimensions before they leave the workshop, installers can significantly reduce the need for cutting, grinding or modifying engineered stone at the customer’s property.
At Guardian Ventures, we offer an advanced fabrication solution designed to produce highly accurate, ready-to-install worktops and components. Using precision templating and manufacturing techniques, we can help minimise on-site alterations, improve installation efficiency and reduce disruption within the customer’s home. In many cases, only minor finishing adjustments are required during installation.
For installers, this offers a number of significant advantages. Arriving on site with accurately fabricated components means installations are cleaner, quicker and more predictable. By removing much of the complex on-site fabrication, the installation process is simplified, allowing fitters to work more efficiently while delivering consistently high-quality results. It also reduces the level of specialist stone-working skills required during installation, enabling more time to be spent on achieving a perfect finish rather than carrying out extensive cutting and fabrication on site.
Reducing on-site fabrication also provides several important business and Health & Safety benefits:
- Significantly less on-site cutting, grinding and polishing.
- Improved compliance with the latest HSE guidance.
- Reduced exposure to airborne dust.
- Faster, cleaner and more efficient installations.
- Greater dimensional accuracy and consistency.
- Less disruption in the customer’s home.
- Reduced waste and improved overall installation quality.
While some minor adjustments may occasionally be necessary, these should be kept to an absolute minimum through careful planning, accurate surveying and professional fabrication.
If you’d like to learn more about Guardian Ventures’ fabrication capabilities and how they can help your business improve efficiency, simplify installations and reduce on-site processing, please contact the Guardian Ventures Technical Advice Line. We’ll be happy to discuss the options available and explain how our fabrication solutions can benefit your business.