Alpha Rail’s Range of Wrought Iron Railings

One Alpha Rail's most popular styles of wrought iron railings is the standard Vertical Bar, which can be seen in public places all across the U.K. Its straight lines and clean design convey an air of efficiency and authority without seeming oppressive. This is a no-frills design that is perfect for public applications, but some homeowners have also selected it to go around their gardens for increased security.

Another design in the vertical bar range is the Humber. With a square post, spherical top and round infills, this design is often used for street railings. Its elegant appearance makes it a good companion for brick, and it is often seen in conjunction with brick walls and railings.

Another variation on the standard Vertical Bar is the Kennington, which pairs square infills and posts with a decorative finial. It also offers great strength which can be increased by the addition of supporting back posts. The Kennington is often the choice for parks and other landscaped places.

Another of Alpha Rail's most popular styles is the Albany, with the same kind of bar railings as the standard Vertical Bar, with round infills and posts. The posts are sleek and modern, coming to a rounded point. With its air of no-nonsense authority, this design is perfect for places where image is important, such as high-quality office developments.

The Westminster has square posts, infills and finials topped with sharp points. The points make it difficult to climb over the fence, which means this design is perfect for places where security is the main concern. It can be seen around parks or landscaping projects.

For those who prefer a more aesthetic look, there is the Churchill. This design has square posts and infills with a decorative finial ending in a ball. It is made to look decorative, which is not to say that it lacks anything in strength. It enhances the attractiveness of old buildings and works well with gardens and statuary.

For customers with special requirements, Alpha Rail can make bespoke designs. In previous projects Alpha Rail has worked alongside schools to make bespoke fence designs that include colourful mathematical equations, as well as encouraging words for the students to create a fun and creative school play ground. For example the gate of blue Bell Hill Primary School has the image of a bell with playing children underneath. Another example of Alpha Rail’s colourful bespoke designs is the gate of a bicycle path that includes a stylized image of a cyclist, making the function of the path clear.

Take a look at Alpha Rails fantastic range of designs and you’re sure to find something that suits your needs and requirements.

Improve Public Safety with Pedestrian Guardrails

When trying to improve public road safety it is important to ensure you only use top quality materials. Alpha Rail has almost 25 years of experience working with local authorities and contractors to improve safety for both pedestrians and drivers. They offer a variety of top quality pedestrian guardrails and work with their customers to provide a high level of customer service. Furthermore, all Alpha Rails guardrails are manufactured according to the requirements of the industry standards.

Pedestrian guardrails are used in areas where there are a large amount of pedestrians such as road crossings and public parks. They are especially necessary for the protection of areas used by children, such as playgrounds and schools.

The purpose of a guardrail is to guide pedestrians to a safe crossing point and one of Alpha Rails most popular styles, used for this purpose, is the traditional unit panel design. This design comes in two styles either full height or with a sight gap to improve visibility.

There are, however, some areas where higher visibility is needed, as traditional guardrails can, at certain angles, obscure the ability of the driver to spot small children or animals. Alpha Rail offers Optirail, the high visibility guardrail as a solution to this problem. In this design, the infill bars are positioned at a certain angle so as to improve the visibility for drivers minimising the risk at crossing points.

For city centre locations or areas where aesthetics are also important, Alpha Rail has a range of decorative pedestrian guardrails. Special features can be added to the traditional guardrail such as decorative posts, rings and finials. Custom designs can also be produced to fit in with a theme or to improve the appearance of run down areas.

The variety and versatility of Alpha Rails range of guardrails make them suitable for a variety locations, from high traffic road sides to prestigious central locations. Their attractive, stylish and most importantly secure and safe features make Alpha Rail the first choice for many local authorities and contractors.