Not every project fits a standard system. SWR’s specialist range covers many purpose-built solutions — wind protection balustrades, protective screens and perforated panel infill — each designed for a specific application where standard wire, glass or modular systems aren’t the right answer. BS 6180 compliant where applicable. Supplied from our South East base, nationwide.
SWR’s specialist systems exist because some projects have requirements that sit outside the standard balustrade brief — a terrace that needs wind protection without losing the view, a commercial site that needs a robust railing fast, a balustrade requiring perforated infill panels. Each system below is a direct answer to one of those requirements.
Wind protection balustrade systems for elevated terraces, roof gardens and coastal balconies where wind exposure makes the space unusable without proper screening.
Railing systems for warehouses, industrial facilities, commercial staircases and anywhere a robust, fast-to-install barrier is needed without the cost of a premium system.
Protective screen systems for plant areas, rooftop equipment, machinery guarding and any application where a solid barrier is needed rather than an open infill.
Perforated panel infill within a stainless modular post frame — a semi-opaque, decorative option for staircases, facades and garden settings where wire or glass isn’t the right aesthetic.
An interactive tool to design your wire balustrade — pick orientation, post style, finish, and run length, see live pricing, and receive a fully-specced PDF quote in under three minutes.
Used by self-builders, architects and main contractors who want to firm up the spec before talking to our team.
Each of the systems below is a complete, modular product set designed for a specific application — built to your spec. Pick the one that fits your project.
GLASS/PANEL INFILL · AISI304/AISI316 · COASTAL GRADE
A balustrade system built specifically to reduce wind exposure for coastal or outdoor spaces without blocking the view or the light. Glass or solid panel infill within a stainless post frame, sized and positioned to act as a wind break where it’s needed most.
HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE · NO VISIBLE TOP RAIL · WIND PROTECTION
The original height-adjustable glass balustrade. A simple press raises the upper glass panel to create instant wind protection — lower it just as easily when the weather improves. Designed and manufactured in Sweden by ErgoSafe, ClickitUp combines glass, aluminium and structural glazing bonding with no visible posts or fixings. Design-protected since 2014. Available for ground-level patios, balconies and as a retrofit inside existing railings.
STAINLESS/MILD STEEL · PUNCHED PANEL · CUSTOM PATTERNS
Stainless or mild steel panels with a punched perforation pattern, set within SWR’s standard modular post frame. Perforation patterns available in a range of open areas depending on the level of screening required. Powder coat finish available across the full RAL range.
SOLID/SEMI-SOLID INFILL · AISI304/AISI316 · PRIVACY GRADE
Obscure glass to create privacy for both residential and commercial needs. The panels are attached to our modular stainless steel system which can be produced to bespoke dimensions depending on the project requirements.
SWR’s specialist systems are designed and supplied to meet the structural and compliance requirements of each specific application. Where BS 6180 applies — barrier heights, load ratings, fixing requirements — all systems are specified accordingly. For applications outside standard building regs (industrial guarding, plant screening, architectural features), full specification is provided with every order.
Download the specs:
Specialist Systems — Overview Guide
Key Clamp — System Specification
Perforated Panel — Perforation Patterns & Open Areas
Addenbrookes Hospital required a large-scale balustrade solution that could improve safety while fitting neatly into a busy healthcare setting.
If your outdoor space is exposed to wind — typically an elevated terrace, roof garden, coastal balcony or hillside property — and a standard open balustrade leaves the space uncomfortable or unusable in moderate wind conditions, a wind protection system is worth specifying. The difference is in the infill: rather than wire or open panels, the system uses glass or solid panels positioned to act as a wind break.
Yes. Panel dimensions are bespoke to your post spacing and opening size. Perforation pattern and open area percentage can also be specified to suit your requirements — from a fine pattern with high solid area (more privacy, more wind resistance) to a coarser pattern with a higher open area (more light, more air movement).
Perforated panels: powder coat across the full RAL range, or mill finish. Protective screens: powder coat or stainless. Wind protection systems: satin stainless as standard, AISI304 or AISI316 grade to suit the environment.
Yes. SWR offers supply-and-install for projects. Speak to the team at quote stage and we’ll confirm what’s available for your location and project type.
Tell us your application — wind protection, key clamp, protective screen or perforated panel — your dimensions and your site, and we’ll come back with a full specification and price. Not sure which system is right? Call the team and we’ll point you in the right direction.
