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Commercial Catenary Lighting for Building Exteriors
If you are looking for an outside lighting solution, commercial catenary lighting might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But a customised commercial catenary lighting installation
Read More How Barriers in Vertical Schools Can Maximise Space
The ‘vertical school’ model is gaining momentum in many Australian cities. Vertical schools are typically five to seven storeys in height, but they can also be much higher. There
Read More Engineering for External Facades and Architectural Projects
Envisioning and designing awesome and inspiring external facades or architectural projects is one thing, but bringing them to life is another. Making it all come together successfully requires solid
Read More Glass or Stainless Steel Wire Balustrades? A Comparison
When it comes to installing modern transparent balustrades, glass is often a popular choice of material. However, stainless steel wire balustrades offer another option, and they come with a
Read More How Webnet Mesh Barriers Help Manage Fall Risk at Work
Open areas such as atriums are becoming very much an architectural trend in public and commercial buildings such as shopping centres. Atriums provide a sense of airiness, space and
Read More Geometric Freedom: Barrier Infrastructure Outside the Box
The practical benefits of Jakob’s Webnet mesh for barriers are substantial. These include robustness and longevity (lasting up to 25 years), fire and weather resistance, low maintenance needs, the
Read More Barrier Climbability: Complying with the Construction Code
Installing a commercial stainless-steel wire barrier is more than just about fall protection. You also need to ensure it’s not climbable. Doing so isn’t completely straightforward though, as the
Read More The Advantages of Webnet Barriers for Facilities Management
Jakob’s Webnet mesh is a very versatile material in that it can be adapted to suit many different types of commercial barriers. A Webnet barrier is strong enough for
Read More The New Jakob GreenSolutions: An Update for an Old Favourite
At Tensile, we always use Jakob materials for barriers, balustrades, green facades and many other types of projects. Jakob’s products are made from 316-grade stainless steel and provide the
Read More Material Considerations for Commercial Balustrades
The main purpose of commercial balustrades is to provide safety, and the material you choose can made a difference as to how well it performs in that role. That
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