Author Archives: Alpha Rail

Article explaining what is BS 1722 Part 9. The British Standard specification for mild steel fences with round or square verticals and flat horizontals.

Debating the pros and cons of fencing materials like metal railings v wooden fencing is an important part of the decision making process.

Pedestrian Guardrail – What is BS7818:1995

When installing metal gates within metal railings, the initial considerations include the type and style of gate you would like, who and what will require access, and what typo of locking mechanism to you require.

When measuring a metal railings installation one of the considerations is when to facet and when to radius metal railings.

This technical article gives advice, describes the various fixing options and explains what to consider when installing metal railings on a wall.

Estate fencing manufactured by Alpha Rail has been installed at the site of a new residential housing estate in Boston called "The Quadrant" Built by Chestnut Homes, the development also features a new football stadium for Boston United.

Guidelines from bespoke metalwork manufacturer Alpha Rail regarding when to rake and when to step metal railings and pedestrian guardrail.

Alpha Rail reflects on changes for women in the 100 years since a suffragette chained herself to metal railings outside Prime Minsters front door.