Sometimes the biggest savings on a construction project come from doing things earlier. On a recent UK healthcare project, our Dani-Alu Barrial Z system was installed well before the roofing works were complete, providing permanent edge protection while the wider build continued.
Protecting the handrail during construction
To safeguard the handrail during ongoing works, the system was fully wrapped with pipe protection – similar to the foam used in plumbing but on a larger scale. This allowed trades to work safely around the handrail without causing damage and removed the need for costly temporary roofing solutions.
Early installation for significant savings
Installing the permanent handrail early offered multiple benefits:
- Temporary edge protection and scaffolding could be removed sooner
- The project programme stayed on track
- Significant cost savings were achieved over the course of the build
Project highlights
- Barrial Z, top-fixed to parapet wall
- Mill finish aluminium
- 368 linear metres installed
- Guarding around lightwells into internal courtyards
A simple idea, carefully planned – and all wrapped up just in time for the end of the year.
Find out more
If you’d like to explore how early installation of permanent systems could reduce costs on your next project, speak to our technical team or visit our website to find out more.
