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Webnet is our versatile, high-strength stainless steel mesh system. Highly durable, with exceptional tensile strength, the system has been used in a wide range of projects around the world. To show its flexibility, we’ve chosen just a few of our favourite projects, one from each continent. If you are interested in finding out more, please check out our website, or call our experienced support team.   Africa: In Johannesburg, our locally based partners delivered this stunning ‘Solar T...

We have announced a new addition to our Webnet wire mesh system with the launch of Webnet Evo.   Webnet Evo features new structures, lively shapes and clear lines   Enables complex mesh patterns and designs to be used for a wide range of application   Creates more freedom to integrate stainless steel mesh in exterior and interior areas. Jakob, the UK’s leading supplier of stainless steel wire ropes and rods, has announced a new addition to its Webnet wire mesh system with the launch of ...

When the general public are given access to spaces at height, such as pedestrian and vehicular bridges, multi-storey car parks, building rooftops and high-top walkways, it is crucial that the spaces are kept safe and secure. The Jakob range of stainless steel wire rope, Webnet wire mesh and fittings can be used in harmony to create complete safety systems for spaces at height. The range of Jakob safety systems includes balustrading, vertical stop nets and horizontal catch nets. Each system is b...

Zoos and wildlife parks have been popular attractions for over 200 years, not only for the excitement they provide of seeing non-native animals, but also for the conservation work they do. It is safe to say that animal enclosures have changed since the world’s oldest zoo was opened in Vienna in 1752. With “more space, fewer animals” becoming a motto adopted by many zoos and wildlife parks, technology and building materials have had to adapt. The introduction of Jakob’s rope systems an...

Jakob’s Webnet wire mesh is the successor to chain link meshes, and so it’s understandable that there is often confusion when trying to differentiate between the two. However, Webnet’s wire rope meshes are different to chain link meshes in several key areas, offering some significant advantages. The main difference lies in the construction of the two meshes. Jakob Webnet wire mesh is constructed using stainless steel wire ropes that are either woven into each other or are joined by sleeve...

It’s malleable and flexible Webnet wire mesh has a fabric-like structure which makes it very useful for ‘wrapping’ around unusually shaped structures and shapes. Examples of this include being used to provide safety in car parks, at sports grounds and in children’s playgrounds.  A durable, low maintenance material Webnet wire mesh is extremely durable and strong, made from marine grade 316 stainless steel, Webnet is suitable for projects that require longevity. Also, Webnet requi...

Building regulations in the UK stipulate that structures such as car parks, balconies, stairways, bridges and elevated walkways must have safety systems in place to prevent accidental falls and injuries. Jakob’s range of high quality, high performance stainless steel products provides solutions to meet design and safety compliance standards, providing visually appealing fall protection for building and bridge infrastructure. Car Parks When providing protection in a car park, Webnet wire mesh...

The Webnet wire mesh system is proving to be a flexible, versatile and widely used material for construction and artistic projects. The pre-constructed, lightweight structure of Jakob’s Webnet wire mesh has many great characteristics that makes it the perfect choice for a wide variety of applications – from green walls to balustrading and catch nets to animal enclosures. Why use Webnet Wire Mesh? Webnet has a number of key advantages of over other, traditional building materials such as...

Although at MMA our focus is primarily on projects within the UK, we also like to stay close to our Jakob partners throughout the world – and keep an eye on the projects they are involved in. As a group we are involved in projects of hugely varying shape, scope and complexity throughout the year and we know how helpful it is to look at how our products have been used elsewhere when architects and designers are looking at their own schemes. A small selection of them are showcased here, not jus...

There was a time when features that were required primarily for safety came at a cost. Clearly they were important, but they always seemed to be at the expense of elegance, style and aesthetics. Think ugly fire escapes stuck on the sides of apartment buildings; looking like a last-minute addition, they weren’t integrated into the design and did nothing for the visual appeal of a building. Our awareness of safety issues, and the standards we must adhere to, are quite rightly higher now than t...

Air pollution is widely recognised for being the most significant environmental risk to human health in the UK, and the fourth biggest threat overall – after cancer, heart disease and obesity. This has led to local authorities and national governments taking increased measures to improve the quality of air in towns and cities. The common view seems to be that air pollution is caused by the increasing amount of traffic on our roads, and whilst this is undoubtedly a huge contributor, there is a...

Whether it is to provide safe and secure protection for multi-storey car parks, or a fall protection system for bridges, the Jakob Webnet system has been used in projects worldwide to help protect people from accidental falls and prevent suicide attempts. These projects have all been completed without compromising the design integrity of the building or structure, the achievement of which had previously been a major thorn in the side of architects, as they had to battle to balance a wide ra...

Project Focus: 7km of Wire Ropes for New Canary Wharf Station Last year, we supplied and installed over 7km of Jakob stainless steel Vissline wire ropes to form the elegant and robust balustrades that surround the stunning new Canary Wharf station. With the new Elizabeth Line station located next to the old Canary Wharf Docks, the design of the wire rope balustrades clearly echoes the nautical history of the area, with the stainless steel specification also dictated by the need for high corr...

Green Walls provide many health and environmental benefits - improving air quality, reducing pollutants in run-off, reducing noise and providing a natural habitat for wildlife, to name but a few. In summer, they also help to cool the air within and around masonry by providing shade, and by reflecting back some of the sun’s heat. And in winter, they can help to reduce wind chill, protecting masonry from rainfall and/or the effects of freeze/thaw cycles. Crucially, they also trap warm air next...

When we were asked to provide some of our Jakob stainless steel wire ropes for the RHS Kitchen Garden at this year’s Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, we had no hesitation in saying yes, especially as the garden was being designed to promote ways of growing fresh food at home. Award-winning designer Juliet Sargent created the Kitchen Garden which featured herbs, edible flowers and vegetables. The plants were not only grown in traditional beds, pots and planters, but also vertically on our J...