Folding rail
March 1st 2006

Installing free-standing guard-rails is an economic approach to the prevention of falls from roofs, but the downside for some buildings, is the impact on appearance.

To overcome this problem, Dunn & Cowe has introduced Fold Shield, a guard-rail with a one-way hinge, locking bolt and sleeve mechanism that can be folded outof- sight when not in use. The product does not spoil the line of the building and can be used where planning regulations prohibit a permanently erected guardrail.

A literature pack has details on the product, together with information on Top-Shield, a fixed guard-rail system designed for direct attachment to profile metal sheet roofing (pitch of up to 10°).