Frequently Asked Questions

Does your business create more than aluminum gangways?

Aluminum Fabricators specializes in aluminum; although, we can weld various metals in accordance with your drawings. We do not only create gangways; we can fabricate the following but not limited to, railings, stairs, ladders, fishing pole holders, gangways, docks, ramps, gates etc.

Do you only use non-skid decking?

It is recommended to use non-skid decking because it is much safer than many other surfaces, especially when they are wet and on inclines. If a customer specifically asks for another surface we can comply with that as well.

What standards do you work to?

We work in compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) , and we are certified by the American Welding Society (AWS).

What is your range of business and do you deliver?

We do not have a set range of how far we can work. We have built and shipped all over the country and consider all jobs. Delivery services are also available.

Is there a place I can leave a review on your business?

We have a Yelp Business page that you can leave comments and opinions at. The URL to this page is

https://www.yelp.com/biz/aluminum-fabricators-westbrook.

What kind of welding is done at this business?

We are trained to do Stick welding, Tig Welding (Gas Tungsten Arc), and Mig Welding (Metal Inert Gas). Depending on the job we can do any type of welding, but typically we use the Mig and Tig methods.

Does Aluminum Fabricators do installations?

Our general process is to deliver the product to your location, and the customer would do the installation; it varies on the type of project. Depending on the project, it is more than likely we can install it for an extra fee.

Does your company provide cleats for your docks?

We typically offer the standard galvanized steel cleats ranging from 2 inches to 10 inches. There may be special orders for larger cleats if requested by the customer. We also offer low-profile solar LED dock lights that can be attached as well.