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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

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

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.

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

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

As well as providing great support structures for building facades, Webnet mesh is an ideal material for creating safety barriers and screens. Some typical applications for security and protection

Elevated usable spaces will always need strong barriers for fall protection and safety. In that sense, barriers play a very functional role. However, barriers can also be made to

One of the challenges that comes with installing tensile structures is integrating them into the rest of the project in line with the intent of the design. In other

When we were engaged to install an activated barrier for the new Melbourne School of Design, the focus was on more than just safety and fall protection. The project

When you’re installing barriers for an atrium or the upper levels of an educational or other public building, the main priority is safety to prevent falls and other accidents.