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Decorative Metal Archway installed at Mill Hill Gardens

Decorative archways are a fantastic way to welcome members of the public into a park or open space and can be made to reflect the characteristics of the park and facilities within using matching colours and themes.

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Commercial Railing Height Regulations – All You Need to Know

Railings fulfil a variety of different roles. From helping keep people safe to deterring access, they are an important aspect of any commercial property. Because […]

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Pedestrian guardrail replaced on busy Liverpool highway

Alpha Rail was appointed by Metor Services to supply 985 pedestrian guardrail panels as part of a Highways England project in Liverpool.

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Standard vertical bar railings replace old chain link fencing at Basingstoke public park

Following funding from developers, a £400,000 project to improve the facilities at Popley Community Park is underway. The funding gives the park an opportunity to be brought up to date with some new play equipment and features.

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Things to consider when choosing metal railings Part 2 – Infill Bars

Vertical infill bars are what makes up most of a metal railing panel, playing a major part in the rigidity, strength and even appearance of […]

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Things to consider when choosing metal railings Part 1 – Appearance

When choosing metal railings for your project there are a range of things that should be considered. As well as the technical side of things, aesthetics also plays a big part in the style of railing chosen.

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Flat Infill Bar railings installed as part of London regeneration project

For the last two decades, various projects have been taking place at Stonebridge Estate, London, and the surrounding area as part of a large-scale redevelopment project. The projects aim to transform the estate that was once dull and tired into a thriving neighbourhood featuring high quality apartments and lively streets.

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The History of Optirail High Visibility Guardrail

Alpha Rail has been a leading manufacturer of pedestrian guardrail products since 1985. However, our Optirail has a history dating back to the late ‘70s!

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When to use Pedestrian Parapet

The material composition of pedestrian parapet is to a much more heavy-duty specification than standard pedestrian guardrail.

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