The Tensile team has installed many roof fall protection systems for elevated sports courts in high-rise schools.
It’s crucial that the materials for these systems provide robust safety, while also complementing the architectural design of the building and allowing for maximum enjoyment of views.
We use stainless steel Webnet for roof fall protection systems, for its flexibility, strength, and transparency.
It has a large span capacity, requiring fewer supporting posts than many other materials. Webnet is also made from approximately 70% recycled content in facilities that run on renewable energy, making it highly suited to projects with a sustainability focus.
Webnet roof fall protection installations
Here are some examples of the use of Webnet for rooftop sports courts in multi-level schools.
1. Adelaide Botanic High School
In this project, we were responsible for building the entire structure of the court which included the mesh, cables and supporting posts. We used 40mm x 2mm stainless steel Webnet supported by 8-10mm Jakob wire-rope cables – materials that met the required crowd and fall protection codes.
We were very mindful of creating something that was not only functional, but also visually appealing. This was made possible by Webnet’s light and unobtrusive appearance, which creates visual connections between spaces and while allowing the architectural design of the building to take centre stage.
The translucence of the material also allows for some stunning rooftop views – an added bonus!
Take a look here.
2. St Patrick’s College, Sydney
This school installed two sports courts on the roof of its new three-storey Scientia Building. The contemporary pared-back design of the building meant that the court barriers needed to be light, airy, and elegant in appearance. At the same time, the barriers needed to be robust enough to meet crowd loads and fall protection requirements.
We used Webnet as the main material, along with poles, cables, and some polypropylene netting. We think the completed barriers fit well with the design of building – check it out!
3. Chatswood Public School
Our brief for this project was to install barriers for numerous elevated areas, including a rooftop court.
We used 40mm aperture Webnet on areas where climbing could potentially be an issue, to reduce footholds and handholds. 80mm mesh was used at the non-climbable level. This helped reduce the amount of material required overall. The finished barriers are also highly transparent due to having an open area of around 95%.
The use of Webnet aligned with the school’s principles of passive design, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
You can see the completed project here.
Check out our many other barrier projects for educational and commercial buildings. If you’d like to know more about roof fall protection systems for elevated sports courts in schools, please contact us.