Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom Architectural Screening & Grating Solutions
Barnett Bates is a family-owned enterprise established in 1925, specializing in architectural screening, fencing, and grating solutions. Our company combines over nine decades of industry experience with innovative engineering to deliver custom-fabricated products that enhance architectural design projects. We offer a comprehensive range of materials including steel, aluminum, fiberglass, and stainless steel grating, along with architectural accents like fencing, enclosures, and sunscreens. Our team provides expert design assistance, fast quotation services, and nationwide fabrication capabilities, prioritizing ADA compliance and safety across all products.With status as a Countrywide Authorized Orsogril Fabricator for over 20 years, we maintain exclusive aluminum pattern fabrication expertise developed over three decades. Our process emphasizes rapid response times, material sampling, and project visualization support through digital photo libraries. We serve commercial, industrial, and institutional clients with solutions that balance aesthetic design requirements with functional performance needs across applications like wastewater treatment plants, educational facilities, and municipal projects.
Services
Architectural Screening
Fencing Solutions
Grating Fabrication
Custom Design Services
ADA-Compliant Products
Sunscreen Systems
Gate Manufacturing
Material Sampling
Project Visualization
Nationwide Delivery
Details
- Year established: 1925
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1925 with 90+ years of industry experience
- Exclusive aluminum pattern fabrication expertise developed over 30 years
- Nationwide fabrication and delivery capabilities for all project sizes
- ADA-compliant products with narrowest spacing for safety and accessibility
- Expert design team provides CSI-specification guidance and material sampling
Associations and certifications
- Orsogril
Services
Architectural Screening
Custom-fabricated architectural screening solutions enhance building aesthetics while maintaining functionality. Our systems provide view control, equipment enclosure, and design continuity for commercial and municipal projects. Available in steel or aluminum with 20-year warranty finishes.
Aluminum Grating
Lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminum grating systems offer strength-to-weight advantages for walkways, platforms, and industrial applications. Available in standard and custom configurations with slip-resistant surfaces and multiple pattern options.
Custom Fencing
Durable fencing solutions combining security with aesthetic design. Options include Orsogril patterns, custom infill panels, and color-coordinated systems for perimeter security, rooftop enclosures, and decorative applications across commercial and institutional settings.
ADA Compliance
Specialized grating and treading systems meeting ADA accessibility standards. Features include narrow spacing for wheelchair safety and varied surface textures accommodating all footwear types while maintaining structural integrity and ease of maintenance.
Design Consultation
Comprehensive design assistance from concept to completion. Services include CSI-specification guidance, material sampling, project visualization tools, and engineering support for load requirements and installation planning across all architectural and industrial applications.
People
Albert Bates
Founder
Innovative inventor with over 300 US patents, established Barnett Bates in 1925 as a foundation for the company's enduring commitment to engineering excellence and product innovation in architectural metalwork.
Questions
What types of grating materials do you offer?
We provide steel, aluminum, fiberglass, and stainless steel grating options to meet various project requirements and environmental conditions.
Are your products ADA compliant?
Yes, our grating systems accommodate ADA requirements for wheelchair accessibility and provide safe footing for all footwear types.
Do you offer custom design services?
Our professional sales team provides custom design assistance and CSI-specification guidance for all architectural screening and grating applications.
What industries do you serve?
We support commercial, industrial, municipal, educational, and healthcare sectors with specialized solutions for wastewater treatment plants and architectural projects.
How quickly can you provide quotes?
Our computer-assisted quotation system delivers fast, accurate pricing with expert recommendations for performance optimization and cost savings.
Do you provide material samples?
Yes, we offer samples of all materials and digital project photos to help visualize design concepts before implementation.
