Laidlaw, the market
leader of premium bespoke handrails and balustrade systems,
has completed a project at one of the oldest buildings on the
University of Staffordshire campus.
The Cadman Building
in Stoke-on-Trent is undergoing a series of improvements as part of a
wider £40 million overhaul of the university’s main campus to
accommodate up to 2,000 extra students.
Laidlaw
supplied and installed an impressive
continuous structural glass balustrade for an accessible walkway outside the building’s
main entrance.
It
comprises an aluminium base track with brushed stainless steel
cladding with 900-1100mm high, 15mm thick, clear glass, toughened to
EN12150. It was fixed via a U-shaped channel to achieve
0.74kn loading and the installation was
completed with satin-brushed grade 316 stainless steel handrails.
Altogether,
40 linear metres of balustrade and handrails were installed and the
result is a sleek, uncluttered modern look that complements the
ornate 102-year-old red-brick
building.
Jonathan
Hough, Technical Sales Manager at Laidlaw, said: “Our Structural
Glass range is extremely durable, making it ideal for even the most
demanding environments and heavy-traffic areas. Installing it outside
of a busy building at a university campus, used by thousands of
students and staff every day, is the perfect choice.
“The
continuous glass structure also looks very elegant and because the
glass is transparent, it doesn’t detract from the beauty of the
building but provides the necessary safety.”
Laidlaw prides
itself on its reputation for delivering outstanding quality and its
expert team ensures that every project is tailored to suit the exact
requirements of the scheme.
As one of the
country’s leading specialists in architectural handrails and
balustrades, the Laidlaw team works with architects and contractors
across myriad sectors – from large corporate environments to
community churches and schools, and from health centres to
residential developments – delivering outstanding quality even in
the most challenging of designs and specifications.
To find out more about Laidlaw handrail and balustrade systems,
download the brochure
or contact us on 01902 600421.
