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22 June 2010 02:44
Guard railings are commonly installed at various institutions and facilities. There’s a high chance you come across them regularly in daily life. Among the places where guard rails are commonly seen include schools, train stations, road sides, hospitals, stadiums and shopping centres to name a few. These fixtures are normally at waist level and are usually in place for safety or practical purposes such as forming queue lines. Pedestrian fences and guard rails are used primarily in urban areas at busy junctions and sections of roads to both protect the public and get them to use pedestrian crossings as opposed to crossing busy roads at potentially unsuitable points. For road safety purposes our pedestrian guardrails ensure utmost safety for pedestrians. We achieve this safety by designing our pedestrian guard rail such that passing pedestrians are highly visible to passing motorists. Our own Optirail™ high visibility pedestrian guard railings are constructed to give pedestrians approaching crossings much improved visibility to nearby motorists. Railings installed at train and underground stations provide a very different purpose. Without an obvious way to queue, it is difficult for lines to form which is inefficient. With guard rails in place, commuters
20 May 2010 03:19
The Elegant Grandeur Of Juliette Balconies As a perspective homeowner, the architectural structures of modern buildings has often been overlooked in favor of practicality.That's now a thing of the past, as everyone is clamoring for attractive additions which add distinction and charm. Whether referring to townhomes, condos or single family homes, a captivating - and often practical - element is the addition of a balcony. Many envision this area as a spot for entertaining or simply relaxing on their favorite lounge chair. Nowadays there's a popular alternative to that scene - a modification of the traditional balcony. Known as Juliette Balconies, this elegant, albeit less functional, addition is fast becoming a celebrated and stylish addition. Among homeowners who are renovating and considering add-ons, the Juliette balcony is now a mainstream in many aspects. Taking a look at what makes this style so desirable, those who have one in their home can attest to its worth. To the beholder's eye from outside, this ornate feature might appear to be an impractical appendage. Looks are deceiving in this case, because this home accessory does actually serve a purpose. The railing is typically installed in front
19 March 2010 09:50
 This year we are celebrating our 25th year of trading. Here, Phil Ball, Sales Director, reflects on what should be an exciting year ahead for the company. “When the business was first established, it was based on a number of principles, which still ring true today. Good customer service, a quality product and UK manufacturing. Not many companies, especially in our industry can claim to offer all these things. Some have, for example, allowed themselves to start competing on price, which means the quality of the product has suffered. Others have cut their prices by sourcing from the Far East, which means clients often end up with an inferior quality product that doesn’t look as good or last very long either. Added to this are the extended lead times from these regions, which can result in numerous issues on site. Very few of our competitors have managed to keep their own team of skilled craftsmen and a UK manufacturing plant, whereas we have! This means we can be
01 February 2010 10:19
One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of bespoke architectural metalwork, Alpha Rail, has manufactured and supplied decorative railings to protect a war memorial, situated in Nelson Square in Bolton. Bolton Council specified vertical bar railings, after veterans and local people complained that the war memorial was being damaged by vandals. In an ironic twist, back in the 1940s, the previous railings that protected it were taken down to aid in the War effort. The railings have decorative finials, with an attractive arrow head design which was used to complement the style of other original listed railings nearby. The design of the railings included an attractive Poppy motif, as a symbol of remembrance, as well as the red rose of Lancashire. Almost 23 metres of 1.4m high railings were supplied by Alpha Rail, which provide protection to the war memorial and created a secluded area around which war veterans and local people could gather on Remembrance Day.  Main contractor County Landscapes Ltd commissioned Alpha Rail to design-assist and produce the
09 October 2009 10:20
 Press Release: October 2009A decorative arch has been given pride of place at the entrance to a regenerated community garden in Stoke-on-Trent, with the arch produced by specialist metalwork manufacturer Alpha Rail. The new community garden came about as a result of a partnership between Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Staffordshire Housing Association and the local residents association, Stokevill Residents, in a project that aimed to regenerate a green space in the area. The decorative arch replaced a high stone boundary wall, which was taken down and lowered in places to enable residents living on both sides to access the community garden. The area now provides a focal point and a gateway to Stoke town, creating a positive first impression for people coming into the area. Alpha Rail supplied landscape contractors Jack Moody with the decorative arch and vertical bar railings that ran at either side of it. The bespoke metalwork specialist supplied the design to meet the architect’s exact
09 September 2009 02:58
PRESS RELEASE: September 2009 Alpha Rail has introduced four exciting new designs to its range of Juliette balconies. Taking their inspiration from four great US presidents are the Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson and Cleveland designs. All four are distinctly different, with the Washington having an attractive criss-cross pattern to the top and bottom, the Lincoln features two attractive panels, which continues the contemporary trend for panelled doors, the Jefferson has circular detailing to the top and bottom and finally, the Cleveland, features regular intervals of wavy lines to add an innovative twist to this attractive style. These latest additions to the range means Alpha Rail now offers 8 stunning designs of Juliettes for homeowners and developers to choose from. With many developers fitting patio doors or full height windows at all levels, Juliette balconies enable residents to make the most of natural light in their properties. The designs available in the new Juliette range from Alpha Rail complement both contemporary and more classic house and apartment styles. With more people living in three storey townhouses and apartments than ever before, Juliette balconies are also becoming highly desirable as they enhance the living space and increase the perceived
09 September 2009 02:26
 PRESS RELEASE: August 2009 Public space close to the Gate Studios development in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, will long serve as a reminder to its film-making past, thanks to an architectural sculpture manufactured by bespoke metalwork company Alpha Rail. The development was the original location for Gate Studios, one of the earliest British film studios founded in the 1920s. The location produced a number of famous feature films, the best known being Odette with Anna Neagle and Trevor Howard. This area is still renowned as the ‘Hollywood of England’, with nearby Elstree Studios producing Eastenders and Holby City as well as feature films such as Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark. On the site of the old Gate Studios, Taylor Wimpey has built a mixed use development of 133 houses and apartments, with a nearby area of public open space that they wanted to reflect the development’s film past. Landscape architectural and sculptural design company Land & Sculpture Design Partnership had the vision to create huge 18ft metal cameras that would
21 July 2009 02:07
Welcome to our new website which we have re-designed to make it more user friendly and faster for customers/clients to find the products they are looking for. We trust you will find it easy to navigate and look forward to receiving any feedback or suggestions to further improve our customer service levels. Over the next few months we will be extending our product range to offer a new range of 'off the shelf ' railings and gates specially designed for the residential market which will be available for purchase directly from our website. Also look out for new additions to our highly popular range of Juliette Balconies which will be unveiled in the Autumn of 2009. Stay tuned for more news and updates shortly on our product ranges and latest project undertakings. The Alpha Rail team.  |
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