J Johnstone Engineering recently fabricated and installed a set of bespoke wall-top railings and gates at a property in Glenridding, in the Lake District.
The project involved producing a series of railings designed to complement the surrounding landscape while providing security and definition to the property boundary.
Taking inspiration from traditional estate fencing, the finished railings combine a classic appearance with durable modern finishing.
Traditional Estate Style Design
The railings were designed in a two-bar estate style, giving the installation a clean and traditional appearance suited to the Lake District setting.
Estate-style railings are often chosen for rural and countryside properties as they provide a strong boundary feature without appearing overly heavy or decorative.
Mounted along the top of a stone wall, the railings provide both security and a subtle architectural detail that blends well with the surrounding stonework.
Bespoke Fabrication and Installation
All railings and gates were designed, fabricated and installed by our team.
The project included:
- 12 railing panels, each measuring approximately 1500mm in length
- Three matching gates, fabricated in the same estate-style design
Each panel was manufactured to ensure a consistent appearance across the entire installation while fitting accurately to the wall layout.
Galvanised and Powder Coated Finish
To ensure long-term durability in the exposed Lake District environment, the railings and gates were hot dip galvanised before being finished with a matt black powder coating.
This finishing process provides excellent corrosion resistance while maintaining the traditional appearance associated with estate-style fencing.
Fabricated at Our Cumbria Workshop
All railings and gates were fabricated at our family-run workshop in Silloth, Cumbria, before being transported to Glenridding for installation.
Once on site, our team fitted the panels and gates along the wall, ensuring correct alignment and a clean finished appearance.
Bespoke Railings and Gates Across Cumbria and the Lake District
Alongside structural steel fabrication, J Johnstone Engineering also produce bespoke railings, gates and architectural metalwork for properties across Cumbria and the Lake District.
Working from our Silloth workshop, we regularly carry out projects across locations including:
- Glenridding
- Keswick
- Borrowdale
- Cockermouth
- Penrith
- The wider Lake District region
Structural Steel and Metalwork Across Cumbria and the Lake District
From our family-run workshop in Silloth, Cumbria, J Johnstone Engineering fabricate and install structural steelwork and bespoke metalwork for projects across the region including:
- Carlisle
- Cockermouth
- Keswick
- Penrith
- Workington
- Whitehaven
- Wigton
- The wider Lake District and West Cumbria
Our work includes:
- Structural steel beams for house extensions
- Portal frame and A-frame steel structures
- Steelwork for renovations and conversions
- Bespoke staircases and balconies
- Steel railings and architectural metalwork
- Fabrication and on-site installation
With nearly four decades of experience, we continue to work alongside builders, developers and homeowners delivering reliable steel fabrication solutions across Cumbria.