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Dani-Alu Barrial Freestanding specified for rooftop safety at Base Building, Manchester Science Park

Building Products Index Ltd July 17, 2026 Guardrail Leave a Comment

Non-penetrating freestanding guardrail solution supporting safe maintenance access around rooftop solar infrastructure

Dani Alu UK is pleased to highlight the installation of our Barrial Freestanding guardrail system at the Base Building in Manchester Science Park, a flagship innovation led commercial development.

The rooftop level required a safe access solution for maintenance personnel servicing plant equipment and a substantial solar panel array. A key requirement was to provide compliant collective fall protection without penetrating the roof surface.

Our Barrial Freestanding system was selected for its innovative design, allowing the guardrail to remain securely in place without mechanical fixings into the roof membrane. This non-penetrating approach helps preserve waterproofing integrity and reduces disruption to the roof build up.

To ensure visual consistency with the wider architecture, the system was powder coated in RAL 8000 Green Brown, carefully chosen to complement the building’s external detailing.

The completed installation demonstrates how rooftop edge protection can combine safety, practicality and architectural sensitivity – particularly on modern commercial developments where roof performance, sustainability infrastructure and long-term maintenance access must all be considered.

To discuss non-penetrating rooftop edge protection solutions for your next project, contact the Dani Alu technical team

Phone: +44 (0) 1865 595160

Email: contact@danialu.co.uk

Web: danialu.co.uk

Project summary:

Location: Base Building, Manchester Science Park
Building type: Flagship innovation-led commercial development
Application: Rooftop edge protection for maintenance access
Roof usage: Access restricted to maintenance personnel
Key requirement: Non-penetrating fall protection system
Installed system: Barrial Freestanding guardrail
Fixing method: Weighted freestanding system (no roof penetration)
Finish: Powder coated in RAL 8000 Green Brown
Design intent: Visual integration with building’s external detailing
Additional rooftop features: Large solar photovoltaic (PV) array
Primary objective: Safe access while preserving roof membrane integrity

KEE SAFETY PROVIDES ROOF PROTECTION WITH THE KEEGUARD ® SYSTEM

Building Products Index Ltd October 23, 2019 Fall protection Leave a Comment

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KeeGuard® product details

Kee Safety, a leading global supplier of safety railing systems, offers the KeeGuard®, a free-standing roof edge protection system that can keep workers on the roof safe without damaging the roof itself.

The UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommends the use of effective rooftop safety equipment to reduce the many risks that can arise for people working at height. Designed to keep workers safe when carrying out essential building or maintenance, KeeGuard® makes a major contribution in minimising the dangers faced when working at height.

Suitable for use on concrete, asphalt, PVC membrane and felt roof surfaces, the flexible system can be used on almost any flat roof up to 10 degrees. The guardrail system is compatible with a range of rooftop configurations and is available for many different roof types, whether it is used where a restraining wall such as a parapet is in place or where the rooftop is completely open around the perimeter. Offering the ultimate range, it can also be used for retrofitting to older buildings as well as for new constructions.

The system works on a proven counterweight system. The recycled PVC weights provide a highly visible and non-slip secure base that is free-standing and does not penetrate the roof membrane, making it the ideal solution without damaging the existing structure. It also has galvanised fittings and tubes collective protection arranged in a modular configuration, allowing for reconfiguration on-site if needed and ensures a safe work environment for anyone on the roof.

KeeGuard® is also the ultimate installer-friendly system. It involves no welding, threading or bolting on site and requires minimum components for the easiest installation. Additionally, the system has a quick installation time for the horizontal rails thanks to its unique open style fitting.

KeeGuard® rooftop is fully tested and meets or exceeds current rooftop safety requirements. It is also available in a lightweight aluminium version. To watch our KeeGuard® video, visit https://keesafety.co.uk/knowledge-centre/videos/keeguard-free-standing-roof-edge-protection. For more information, visit www.keesafety.co.uk

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