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Glass or Stainless Steel Wire Balustrades? A Comparison
When it comes to installing modern transparent balustrades, glass is often a popular choice of material. However, stainless steel wire balustrades offer another option, and they come with a
Read More How Webnet Mesh Barriers Help Manage Fall Risk at Work
Open areas such as atriums are becoming very much an architectural trend in public and commercial buildings such as shopping centres. Atriums provide a sense of airiness, space and
Read More Geometric Freedom: Barrier Infrastructure Outside the Box
The practical benefits of Jakob’s Webnet mesh for barriers are substantial. These include robustness and longevity (lasting up to 25 years), fire and weather resistance, low maintenance needs, the
Read More Barrier Climbability: Complying with the Construction Code
Installing a commercial stainless-steel wire barrier is more than just about fall protection. You also need to ensure it’s not climbable. Doing so isn’t completely straightforward though, as the
Read More The Advantages of Webnet Barriers for Facilities Management
Jakob’s Webnet mesh is a very versatile material in that it can be adapted to suit many different types of commercial barriers. A Webnet barrier is strong enough for
Read More The New Jakob GreenSolutions: An Update for an Old Favourite
At Tensile, we always use Jakob materials for barriers, balustrades, green facades and many other types of projects. Jakob’s products are made from 316-grade stainless steel and provide the
Read More Material Considerations for Commercial Balustrades
The main purpose of commercial balustrades is to provide safety, and the material you choose can made a difference as to how well it performs in that role. That
Read More Use of Stainless Steel Cable for Function and Aesthetics
Stainless steel cable is a robust and hardwearing material that can be used in a wide variety of projects that need a practical solution. It’s more than that however.
Read More Design Considerations for Anti-Throw Screens
As well as fall protection barriers, wire mesh can be used to create anti throw screens on overpass bridges. These types of screens are necessary in some cases to
Read More Integrating Biophilic Architecture into Commercial Buildings
The term ‘biophilia’ was coined by biologist and science writer Edward O. Wilson in the 1980s to describe our natural affinity for life and living things. Fast-forward to the
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