Precision Metalwork Created in Our Shop
We fabricate custom metalwork for architects, contractors, building owners, and homeowners who need more than off-the-shelf solutions.
Custom Architectural Fabrication
Wagner and Son's fabrication shop is where ideas become reality. Since 1894, we've been creating custom architectural sheet metal pieces for projects that demand precision, creativity, and craftsmanship. Our in-house fabrication capability means we can build exactly what your project needs—whether you're restoring a historic building to original specifications, adding distinctive details to a residential property, or need specialized roof metals for a commercial structure.
Our shop handles everything from ornate crosses for church steeples to functional roof drainage systems, from decorative cornices to modern fascia assemblies. If it involves architectural sheet metal and requires custom dimensions or unique design, we can fabricate it.
Custom Fabrication Services
Roof Metals & Drainage Systems
Proper roof drainage is critical, and standard components don't always fit your building's specific requirements. We fabricate a complete range of commercial roof metals including copings, gravel stops, two-piece fascia systems, counter flashings, scuppers, conductor heads, and custom downspouts.
Our custom roof metals are fabricated to exact specifications, ensuring proper water management and a professional appearance. We work from architectural drawings or can collaborate with you to design solutions for challenging roof configurations.
Custom Skylights
Natural light transforms interior spaces, but every building is different. Our custom skylight fabrication allows us to create light solutions for unique roof pitches, unusual openings, or specific design requirements. We build both fixed skylights and operable units, working with you to determine the right configuration for your needs.
Custom skylights require careful attention to weatherproofing, structural support, and aesthetic integration with your roofline. Our fabrication process accounts for all these factors, producing skylights that bring in beautiful natural light while standing up to Chicago's weather extremes. We've created skylights for historic churches, modern commercial buildings, and everything in between.
Ornamental & Religious Metalwork
Churches and religious buildings often feature distinctive metalwork that defines their character. We fabricate custom crosses for steeples and domes, working from historical references or original designs. Our ornamental metalwork maintains the dignity and craftsmanship these buildings deserve.
Restoring or creating religious metalwork requires both technical skill and respect for the symbolism involved. We've fabricated crosses in various sizes and styles, from simple traditional forms to elaborate designs with decorative details. Each piece is built to withstand wind loads and weather while maintaining its visual impact for generations.
Historical Restoration Fabrication
Historic buildings present unique fabrication challenges. Original architectural details often need to be replicated exactly, requiring careful measurement, pattern development, and metalworking techniques that match period craftsmanship. We fabricate replacement pieces for historic restorations, maintaining the authenticity and character of original work.
Whether we're recreating Victorian-era cornices, replicating Arts and Crafts copper work, or restoring Art Deco metal details, we approach historical fabrication with the attention to detail these projects demand. We can work from photographs, fragments of original pieces, or architectural drawings to reproduce metalwork that honors the building's history.
Copings & Gravel Stops
Building perimeters need proper edge protection, and our fabricated copings and gravel stops provide that protection while creating clean roofline transitions. We build these components to fit your building's exact dimensions and specifications, ensuring proper water runoff and long-term durability.
Copings cap parapet walls, protecting the masonry below while defining your building's profile. Our custom copings are fabricated with proper drip edges and fastening systems that prevent water infiltration. Gravel stops contain built-up roofing materials and create a finished edge. Both components are critical for roof performance and building longevity.
Custom Gutters & Fascia systems
Not every building works with standard gutter profiles or fascia dimensions. We fabricate custom commercial gutters designed for your building's water volume and architectural style. Our two-piece fascia systems provide both structural support and finished appearance, fabricated to integrate seamlessly with your roofline.
Custom fabrication allows us to match historical profiles, accommodate unusual roof pitches, or create contemporary designs that complement modern architecture. We build gutters in aluminum, steel, and copper, selecting materials based on your building's requirements and budget.
Why Choose Wagner and Son For Custom Fabrication
Complete In-House Capability
Our fabrication shop gives us control over every aspect of production. We're not outsourcing your custom pieces or relying on suppliers. We're building them ourselves, which means better quality control and faster turnaround times.
Experience with Complex Projects
We've fabricated metalwork for historic landmarks, modern commercial buildings, and unique residential projects. That breadth of experience means we can handle unusual requests and solve fabrication challenges that might stump less experienced shops.
Collaboration and Problem-Solving
Custom fabrication often involves working through design challenges. We collaborate with architects, contractors, and property owners to develop solutions that meet both functional requirements and aesthetic goals. If you can sketch it or describe it, we can probably build it.
Quality Materials and Craftsmanship
Custom pieces represent significant investments. We use quality metals and proven fabrication techniques because we know these pieces need to perform for decades. Our reputation has been built on work that lasts.
Understanding Building Systems
We don't just fabricate isolated components. We understand how each piece fits into larger building systems and how it needs to perform in real-world conditions. That systems thinking results in custom fabrication that works properly.
Additional Services
Beyond custom fabrication, Wagner and Son provides comprehensive architectural metalwork:
Residential Sheet Metal
We create custom cornices, skylights, cladding, ornamental pieces, and gutter systems for homeowners throughout the Chicago area.
Commercial Sheet Metal
Our shop fabricates specialized roof metals, copings, gravel stops, conductor heads, scuppers, and custom pieces for unique architectural challenges
Church Restoration
We restore church domes, crosses, and ornamental metalwork, bringing historic religious buildings back to their original beauty.
Years in Business
Projects and counting
Let's Build Something Custom
If your project needs custom architectural fabrication—whether it's specialized roof metals, unique skylights, ornamental pieces, or historical restoration work—we're ready to discuss how we can help. Our team will review your plans, assess your requirements, and provide detailed estimates for the fabrication work.
We've been creating custom architectural metalwork in Chicago, throughout the suburbs, and nationwide since 1894 because we deliver precision fabrication at competitive prices. Your project deserves metalwork built specifically for its needs, not adapted from standard components.
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