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SPECTRUMM O D U L A R H A N D R A I L A N D B A L U S T R A D I N G S Y S T E M S

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Expertise at every stageOur extensive in-house manufacturing resources and technical development

facilities operate as part of an all-round quality culture to ensure that we are

focused on quality from start to finish. Neaco's wealth of expertise can be

provided at every stage, from site survey to design drawings and eventual

installation by our dedicated team of fitters.

In the following pages of this brochure we will introduce the various

Spectrum modular handrail and balustrade ranges, illustrating their

many qualities with a series of examples highlighting their use in

a wide range of construction sectors. Utilising a proven design

concept in a wide range of configurations, these versatile systems

add practicality to visual appeal in any built environment.

Neaco is a company that, right from the beginning, has

brought innovation to the architectural products market.

Over the years our Spectrum range of nylon coated aluminium

and stainless steel balustrade has been continually developed

into its current form, providing versatile modular design and

construction that meets every aesthetic requirement as well

as the most rigorous performance demands. Neaco’s design

team has also expanded the range to include Spectrum

structural glass applications.

Whether adding metallic sheen to an office entrance, eye-catching colour

to a school stairwell, stylish looks to an apartment balcony or a smooth,

comfortable handrail for a hospital facility, Spectrum provides a definitive

architectural solution for a huge variety of commercial, residential, industrial,

public and private developments.

Innovationfrom the beginning

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The Spectrum range ofhandrail and balustrade systemsDeveloped over many years with the expertise of Neaco’s technical team, the

evolution of our Spectrum Handrail and Balustrade range has produced a lineage

of related systems to provide a broad choice of applications and design options.

All share the high performance and aesthetic qualities that have characterized

Spectrum from its inception.

Handrail and Balustrade Systems

SCSmoothcoat nylon

powder coatedaluminium

DuplexStainless steel &powder coated

aluminiumcombinations

STSatin polishedstainless steel

CLClearline structural

glass systems

CVClearview balcony

systems

TechbarFlat-bar ‘cousin’ ofthe above tubular

systems

Juliet balconiesModular walk-on

balconiesStructural glass

balconies

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An introduction to Neaco 2

Benefits and features 5

Design solutions 6

Residential spotlights 10

Commercial spotlights 14

Educational spotlights 17

Medical/care spotlights 20

Leisure spotlights 22

Modular balcony specification 26

Juliet balcony specification 27

Structural glass specification 28

General balustrade specification 29

Colour range 34

Specification aid 32

Glossary of terms 35

cont

ents

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● Durable and hard wearing qualities provide a

maintenance-free installation

● Meets all relevant Building Regulations

● A comprehensive range of modular components and infills

- versatile enough to meet virtually any design permutation

● Modular connection system that requires no welding and uses internal

fixtures, providing smooth, clean lines for comfortable touch and high

aesthetic value

● Components manufactured off-site to an exacting standard and delivered

with full technical support service - advice and guidance provided before

specification and after installation

● Bespoke components also available

● Spectrum balconies are extremely easy to install, by either your own

construction crew or Neaco’s team of fitters

● Glass-fronted balconies provide a superior appearance, a clear view out

and maximum sunlight penetration

Benefits and features

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Sharing the versatile modular formatof its nylon powder coated ‘cousin’, this high-specification systemincorporates a similar range of designoptions with cast components in handfinished, satin polished stainless steel.System variations can beaccommodated at the design stageto determine the most cost-effectivesolution.

Spectrum balustrade in stainless steel

Design solutions across the

The nylon powder coating gives abeautiful satin smooth finish whichis permanent, hard wearing andabrasion resistant. Handrails haveexcellent insulation properties, andare warm to the touch andcomfortable to handle, even in themost extreme conditions. Availablein a wide choice of standard RAL orcontemporary metallic colours.

Spectrum balustrade in nylon powder coated aluminium

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The stainless steel and aluminiumversions of Spectrum both provide ahigh aesthetic look and the twosystems can be combined to providean attractive contrast between thesatin polished and nylon coatedfinishes.

Spectrum Duplex systems

Clearline structural glass systems

Our Spectrum balustrade, balcony and structural glass systems provide a comprehensive

range of modular design solutions for both internal and external applications.

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Our new structural glass systemsprovide a high aesthetic solutioncombining smooth clean lines withmaximum visibility and the durabilityto cope with high traffic areas forboth internal and exterior applications.

Our glass-fronted Juliet Balconiesprovide attractively minimalist looks andallow occupants to enjoy the benefitsof sunlight in safety and style. Extremelyeasy to install, with no stanchionsneeded, this ultra-stylish system is veryadaptable with a nylon coated finishensuring a rust-free, maintenance-freeapplication that can handle the mostdemanding environments.

Clearview Juliet balconies

Clearview walk-on balconies

An easy-to-install solution to enhancethe aesthetic value of any building whilstallowing ample sunlight into interiors.

Attractive aluminium flooring drainsrainwater quickly to prevent pooling.Balustrade is manufactured fromstainless steel or nylon powder coatedaluminium with tinted or clear glassinfills available to complete the highmaterial and aesthetic quality.

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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

Spectrum with glass infills hasbeen specified at Water’s Edge,a prestigious developmentof contemporary luxury homesin the heart of the CotswoldWater Park, Britain’s largestwetland nature reserve.The system was chosen forstairways, mezzanine floors,balconies and deckingoverlooking the site’s 28-acrelake. Its rust-free, maintenance-free powder coated finish wasimportant for an installationso close to water.

PROJECT: Water’s Edge, Cotswold Water Park

CLIENT: Lake 10 Developments

SPECTRUM SYSTEM: Aluminium balustrade SC

SECTOR: Residential

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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

The easy installation,contemporary aesthetics andoverall manufacturing qualityoffered by the ModularBalconies range led to itsspecification at WN1, a majordevelopment of luxuryapartments and mews anddetached houses in Wiganfrom Dorbcrest Homes. Thesimplicity of the balconydesign kept Dorbcrest’sbuilding looking clean andunimposed.

PROJECT: WN1, Wigan

CLIENT: Dorbcrest Homes

SPECTRUM SYSTEM: Modular walk-on balconies CV

SECTOR: Residential

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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

The Spectrum Juliet balconiesrange is providing kerb appealat Tempo, a prestigiousscheme of luxury apartmentsnear Leeds city centre. Britanniawere very impressed by theirglass fronted style, which ismuch more attractive thanheavily railed balconies, whilstresidents are benefiting frommaximum sunlight penetrationand a clear view out.

PROJECT: Tempo, Leeds

CLIENT: Britannia Developments

SPECTRUM SYSTEM: Juliet balconies CV

SECTOR: Residential

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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

The blend of stylish metallic looksand precision engineered qualitywhich characterizes the Spectrummodular balconies range led toits extensive specification atShorecliffe Rise, Alcamay Homes’prestigious development of luxuryapartments near Bury. AlcamayHomes required contemporaryaesthetics to fit the overall designof the scheme and Spectrum’scombination of clear glass infills,aluminium decking andbalustrade powder coated in ametallic finish provided the idealvisual effect.

PROJECT: Shorecliffe Rise, near Bury

CLIENT: Alcamay Homes

SPECTRUM SYSTEM: Modular walk-on balconies CV

SECTOR: Residential

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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

Spectrum stainless steelbalustrading was used atCenturion Court, a prestigiouscommercial development inTamworth comprising 25,000square feet of new officefacilities. The system wasinstalled with a glass infill inthe main staircase leadingfrom Centurion Court’s elegantreception.

PROJECT: Centurion Court, Tamworth

ARCHITECT: Haden Ritchie

SPECTRUM SYSTEM: Stainless steel balustrade ST

SECTOR: Commercial

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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

Featured on a stairway in theoffice space of a light industrialunit, the installation providesan attractive contrast betweena top rail manufactured fromsatin polished stainless steeland stanchions and rail infillsmanufactured from whitenylon coated aluminium.Marshall Construction werevery pleased with Neaco’scontribution to thedevelopment, praising ourability to provide a costeffective design solution andfit it to a high standard, withinbudget and on time.

PROJECT: Denaby Lane Industrial Estate, Doncaster

CLIENT: Marshall Construction, West Yorkshire

SPECTRUM SYSTEM: Duplex balustrade

SECTOR: Commercial

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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

Aesthetic appeal, durability,adaptability and safetyperformance were all factorsbehind ASDA’s decision toselect nylon coated Spectrumfor a stairwell and mezzaninefloor in the development oftheir Monk’s Cross store nearYork. Not many companiesoffered balustrade with thenecessary 3kn specification butSpectrum met this demand.

PROJECT: ASDA Superstore, Monk’s Cross, York

CLIENT: ASDA


SECTOR: Commercial

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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

Spectrum’s nylon coated finishis providing the durability tohandle a high traffic area in aninternal stairwell at HopwoodCollege Campus. Cruickshank& Seward wanted a distinctiveflat-bar stanchion with precision-cut holes and they also specifiedNeaco’s Brise Soleil aluminiumsunscreen panels.

PROJECT: Hopwood College, Manchester

ARCHITECT: Cruickshank & Seward

SPECTRUM SYSTEM: Aluminium Techbar balustrade

SECTOR: Educational

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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

Spectrum demonstrated itsability to adapt to bespokedesigns when it was installedwith a unique etching featurein the Performing Arts Buildingat Driffield High School. Theetching pattern on Spectrum’ssmoked glass infill formed partof the architects’ Elizabethan-style design theme.

PROJECT: Driffield School, East Yorkshire

CLIENT: East Riding of Yorkshire Council


SECTOR: Educational

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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

Architects Plus choseSpectrum balustrade for twostairwells and a central atriumas part of an extensive newbuild project. The architectscommented on its high-classlooks and smooth, clean finish.

PROJECT: St. Martin’s College

ARCHITECT: Architects Plus


SECTOR: Educational

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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

Spectrum was selected tocreate three internal stair flightsat Stepping Hill’s Children’sTreehouse Centre – a flagshipservice for child healthcare inStockport. Tarmac saw theproduct’s durability as ideal fora hospital environment with itscomfortable feel and non-chip,non-peel permanent finish.

PROJECT: Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport

CLIENT: Tarmac Building


SECTOR: Medical/care

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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

Spectrum demonstrated itsability to adapt to bespokerequirements with a uniqueinstallation. The new buildnursery includes a balconyterrace featuring stainless steelSpectrum with a trespa infillas a non-standard specificationrequested by East Riding ofYorkshire Council.

PROJECT: Bridlington Sure Start Centre



SECTOR: Medical/care

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Nylon coated aluminium balustrade to internal areas

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

Spectrum’s Grade 316 stainlesssteel balustrade provided thenecessary specification forspectator seating areasoverlooking the centre’sswimming pool. Neaco’s BriseSoleil sunscreen system wasalso selected on thedevelopment for the building’ssouth-facing elevation.

PROJECT: Beverley Leisure Centre, East Yorkshire



SECTOR: Leisure

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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

Spectrum stainless steelbalustrade added a splash ofstyle to The Deep, Hull’s £53million Millennium CommissionLottery Project. Installed with aglazed glass infill for a queuingscreen within the reception, thesystem is capable of handlingthe performance demands ofsuch a high traffic area.

PROJECT: The Deep, Hull

ARCHITECT: birdjohnson associates


SECTOR: Leisure

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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

Situated within a naturalwoodland glade, this impressiveproject won Best Small BuildingScheme of the Year in the 2007Procon Awards and BestStructural Innovative Design inthe 2007 LABC Awards. Havingused Spectrum before,Corporate Architecture knewthat it was a proven highspecification product with adurable and warm-to-touchfinish required for an externalinstallation.

PROJECT: Kilworth House Open Air Theatre, Leicestershire

ARCHITECT: Corporate Architecture


SECTOR: Leisure

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Frame 152mm x 51mm aluminium alloy channel frame - Mill finish.

Flooring 25mm deep aluminium alloy Neatdek with 5mm gap bandedon open ends - Mill finish. A PVC balcony strip can facilitatea closed construction on the flooring if required.

Handrail 50mm outside diameter aluminium alloy - Nylon coated finish.

Stanchions 50mm outside diameter aluminium alloy offset and crankedc/w offset glass clip - Nylon coated finish.

Infill 10mm clear toughened glass

Customised options available on request

Stanchions Techbar offset c/w offset glass clip - Nylon coated finish.

Infill 10mm Bronze or Grey tinted toughened glass.

For advice and guidance on thermal bridge solutions please contactSchöck Ltd. Tel: 0845 241 3390 or visit www.schoeck.co.uk

Modular balconyspecification

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Juliet balconyspecificationHandrail 90mm x 45mm oval aluminium alloy top rail with nylon

coated finish in a wide range of colours. Rail connected to thewall structure by means of circular stem brackets with rosecovers.

Infill Top rail encapsulates 10mm thick toughened safety glasswhich is 1200mm in height and available in clear or tintedoptions. The minimum width for each glass panel is 900mm.Each glass panel is secured at the base with a minimum oftwo circular support brackets.

The maximum span for a uniformly distributed load of 0.74kn/m is a 2.5 metre masonry opening.

In accordance with BS 6180:1999 the balustrade has beendesigned to meet the minimum horizontal imposed loadsstated inBS 6399:part 1:1996 for occupancy classes A, B, E and C3.

Fixings are not supplied - these are to be determined bythe project’s structural engineers on the assumption that thewall construction is capable of withstanding theapplied load.

Typical example

90

10

80

40

112

5

122

5 G

LAS

S S

IZE

S

64

150 150

170

50 120

62

112

5

170

50120

62

Masonry opening to be advised by customer

(Dim X)

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Structural glassspecificationGlassToughened in accordance with BS EN 12150 1(C)1

The following table offers guidance on the recommended glass thicknessfor general building categories. Please refer to the relevant codes of practiceand British Standards to assess the overall loading requirements.

The two systems that we currently offer caterfor the 0.74kN and a 1.5kN UDL line loading.

To assess which building categories this coversplease refer to Table 4 of BS 6399-1.

Low iron glassA low iron glass option is available, offering a noticeably clearer panel thanthe inherent green cast of standard clear float glass used in balustradeapplications. Samples and prices are available on request.

HeatsoakingNeaco can use a heatsoaking process to accelerate crystallisation, reducingthe risk of potential breakages when the glass is in situ. Prices for this serviceare available upon request.

The aluminium extruded channel baseThe channel base is extruded from 6063 T6 aluminium and can be top,flush or side fixed directly to a suitable structure. Top and side fixed basescan be capped or cloaked.

Top railOval or tubular top rails extruded from nylon coated aluminium (6063 T6)providing a warm touch finish in cold winter conditions in accordance withclause 5.10.1 of BS 8300.

HORIZONTAL MINIMUMLOAD GLASS

0.74 kn/m 15mm

1.5 kn/m 19mm

Nylon coated aluminiumextrusion top handrails

45 x 90 Oval 50 Dia Round

Rubber ChannelExtrusion Seal

15mm Thick toughened Glass Panels

45 x 90 Oval 50 Dia Round

Rubber ChannelExtrusion Seal

19mm Thick toughened Glass Panels

Concealed top fixing

Epoxy ResinGrout

Floor Finishes

Floor Finishes

Optional NylonCoated Flashings.

Exposed top fixing

Balcony detail

110

72

Rubber Seal

Bedding Agent

Aluminium ChannelExtrusion 110mm High

Packer

1.5 Kn/mBottom

channel section

68

110

Rubber Seal

Bedding Agent

Aluminium ChannelExtrusion 110mm High

Packer

0.74 Kn/mBottom

channel section

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General Spectrumbalustrade specificationALL SPECTRUM BALUSTRADE SYSTEMS

• Manufactured in accordance withBS 6180:1999 and with procedures approved to BS EN ISO 9002:1994.

• Modular system offers the versatility to meet virtually any design requirement,no matter how complex.

• Engineered to close tolerances, with quality formed bends eliminating theneed for unsightly mitred joints.

• Component parts are mechanically secured with concealed fixings, requiringno welding and ensuring rapid assembly on site (all fixings are supplied).

• Available with a choice of infill options, including glass, perforated panels or22mm rail infills.

• Balustrades can be designed to suit the following Kn/m loadings: 0.36, 0.74,1.5, 3.0. Please specify your loading requirement with your enquiry.

SPECTRUM - NYLON COATED ALUMINIUM

• Aluminium alloy to BS1474:1987(6063 T4 & T6).

• Electrostatically sprayed nylon powder coating with non-chip performance.

• Available in a choice of RAL/BS solid colours or metallic options.

• Satisfies Fire Officer requirements.

• Infills and stanchions are selected to suit site requirements, environment andloadings.

• Comfortable and warm to the touch.

SPECTRUM - STAINLESS STEEL

• High grade 316 (ANC4B) cast components to BS3146 pt 2 1975.

• Clean, sharp intersection lines created by true unidirectional polishing.

• Hand finished, satin polished components.

• Substantial 50mm diameter x 3mm thick tubular stanchions and rail.

• Infills and stanchions are selected to suit site requirements, environment andloadings (typically grade 316 for external use and 304 for dry internal use).

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General Spectruminfill specification

NB: When specifying Spectrum Aluminium, please note the following: The strength of the 50mm stanchionsallows greater choice of design and infill rails. The 38mm system is recommended where space is at apremium; stanchion centres will be closer than the 50mm system to meet loading requirements. This mayincur additional costs.

P2 P3

INFILLRAIL DIA

(mm)DIA

50mmDIA

38mm

16 8 3

22 3 8

32 3 8

38 3 3

50 3 8

STANCHION

3

2

1

Toughenedglass infill10mm THICK

Vertical infill

Rail infill

Alternative infills

Aluminiumgrille panels30mm x 100mm grid(as shown)or 60mm x 100mm

PunchedpanelsMild steel orstainless steel

P1 Mild steelmesh50mm x 50mm grid10mm diameterround bar edge

Offsetoption

Glass offset Rail offset In addition to the typical ‘inline’ arrangement of rails,infill panels or rails may beoffset as shown

STANCHIONDIA

50mm

INFILLDIA

22mm

CLEARGREYBRONZEGREEN(NON-STANDARD)

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Specification aid

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Wall Rail Brackets

Stanchion Connections

Raked Connector

Side Fixed Stanchions

Barrel Side FixingDouble Button Side Fix

P-15 K-15

Stem Brackets

K-15

P-06

P-27 K-36

Corner Stem

P-46

Corner Connector

K-40P-14 P-14

Grout-in Bases

Grout in Base Fixing

K-21 P-21

Stem Stanchion Bracket

P-17

Bend Bracket withConcealed Fixings

P-18

Wall Rail Fittingwith Rose

75

95

75

100

75

100

50

50

76

76

120

TYP.

100

MIN

.

120

TYP.

100

MIN

.

40

75 MINIMUM

125 M

INIM

UMST

RUCT

URAL

CON

CRET

E

Dimensions are nominal

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Infill Clips

Offset Stanchion Brackets

Offset Infill Clip Inline Infill Clip

K-20P-20 P-19 K-19

Stem Stanchion Bracket

K-11

Stanchion MountedElbow Bracket

K-12

Wall Rail Terminations

Wall Flange with Rose

P-13

Wall Rail Termination

P-43K Referencesare Coated Aluminium

P Referencesare Stainless Steel

P-20

110

ØA

68

35

96

96

100

100

Solid colour range

Metallic colour range

WHITE37

GREY88

BEIGE91

YELLOW87

BROWN86

BURGUNDY81

RED80

CORNFLOWERBLUE 82

SAGE GREEN84

GREEN85

BLACK89

BLUE83

Please note: other standard RAL colours are available to order.

Please note: not all colours are suitable for external applications.Please enquire prior to order.

*Juliet Balcony - top rails only.

GRAPHITE77

DARK SILVER56

CHROMIUM78

BRONZE76

CHAMPAGNE70

ALUMINIUM50

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BRUSHEDALUMINIUM*79

POLISHEDANODISEDALUMINIUM*

560 BALUSTRADE(S)AND HANDRAIL(S) TO: Description of location

Drawing reference(s): Drawing number

Manufacturer: NEACONorton Grove Industrial EstateNorton, MaltonNorth Yorkshire YO17 9HQTel 01653 695721Fax 01653 600418web www.neaco.co.uk

Reference: SPECTRUM Modular mechanically fixed,weld-free balustrade and wall rail system

Balustrade(s): Aluminium AlloyStanchions: ø50mmBase Fixings: Side Fixed (K-36)Top Rail: ø50mmMulti Rail Infill: 4 No x ø22mm

Wall Rail(s): Aluminium AlloyRail: ø50mmBracket: Rose Covered (K-18)

Finish(s): Nylon Coated

Design Loading(s): 0.74 kN/m

Glossary of terms

Typical NBS specification

WALL FLANGE

WALL RAILWALL BRACKETWITH ROSE COVER

WALL RAIL TERMINATION

INFILL CLIP

TOP FIXED STANCHIONSIDE FIXEDSTANCHION

PITCHLINE

GOING

RISE

PANELINFILL

BALUSTRADERAILMULTI RAIL

INFILL

STRINGER FACE

STAIR

WELL

NOSING

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Neaco Limited, Norton Grove Industrial Estate, Norton, Malton, N. Yorkshire YO17 9HQ

Tel: 01653 695721 Fax: 01653 600418 E-mail: [email protected] www.neaco.co.uk

When you offer such a diverse range of modularbalustrade and handrail systems incorporatingnumerous design and infill options, a brochurecannot convey all the architectural possibilities.

For more information or an opportunity to viewsamples please contact us for an immediate response.

All NEACO products are subject to a continuingprocess of research and development and may

be altered without notice.

All NEACO products are supplied subject to ourConditions of Sale which are supplied with every

quotation (copy available on request).

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