Category Archives: Railings

Specifying metal railings? – Key points from Alpha Rail

Alpha Rail provides useful insights into specifying metal railings, discussing key points of the specifying process and what to consider

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What is BS EN 1176 – Playground Equipment Standard?

Play areas are a great place for children to run, play, and climb, and it is of paramount importance to make sure that they are […]

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Metal Railings installed at Brighton school following newly built entrance and DDA compliant ramp

Located in the seaside city of Brighton and Hove, St. Bartholomew’s C E Primary School recently underwent work to build a brand-new main entrance and DDA access ramp.

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Park users benefit from increased safety following new handrail installation in South Normanton

Working nationwide has enabled Alpha Rail to be involved in countless projects up and down the country. However, it always comes as a refreshing change to work closer to our home here in the East Midlands.

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Tips for installing metal railings and pedestrian guardrail

Expert surveyor, Roger Bristol provides some useful tips for Installing metal railings and pedestrian guardrail into hard and soft surfaces.

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The Stadium officially opens following £1.3 million development project

The first phase of a £1.3million development has recently been completed on the former Cannock Stadium site at Pye Green Road, Cannock. Funded by Cannock Chase District Council, the park will be a fantastic open space for the public to enjoy.

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Bespoke poppy railings installed around Bedfordshire War Memorial for 100 years Remembrance Day service

Alpha Rail installs bespoke poppy railings around a War Memorial in Bedfordshire in time for 100 years Remembrance Day service

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How to survey a site to install metal railings

Alpha Rail's expert surveyor has the following advice regarding what condition a site need to be in to be surveyed to install metal railings.

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Pedestrian Guardrail installed at Exe Bridges roundabout

Over 1200m of Pedestrian Guardrail manufactured by Alpha Rail has been installed at the Exe Bridges roundabout in a bid to help improve pedestrian safety.

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