Combisafe - Make Up Barrier
The Combisafe Make Up Barrier is an infill panel that fills the gaps left when standard-width Steel Mesh Barriers do not cover the full length of a slab edge or perimeter line. Available in two sizes, 1.5 m (code 74420, 4.4 kg) and 2.6 m (code 74000, 7 kg), the panels work within the same post and fixing system as the standard Combisafe Steel Mesh Barriers. Where the geometry of a slab produces non-standard bay lengths, the Make Up Barrier closes the gap without exposing a section of edge.
Maintaining continuous edge protection is a requirement of EN 13374, which does not permit gaps in the barrier line at slab edges, corners, or junctions. Irregular slab perimeters, re-entrant corners, and openings adjacent to the perimeter all produce situations where standard barrier widths do not fit precisely. The Make Up Barrier provides the solution in these cases, maintaining EN 13374 compliance across the full perimeter without requiring custom fabrication or site-cut components.
The panel design matches the standard Steel Mesh Barrier in height, mesh pattern, and connection geometry, so the Make Up Barrier integrates seamlessly into the existing edge protection line. The 1.5 m and 2.6 m widths cover the most common non-standard bay dimensions encountered on residential and commercial construction sites in the UK. Altrad Generation stocks both sizes across its UK and Ireland branch network.
Key features and benefits
Fills gaps in standard Combisafe Steel Mesh Barrier lines where slab geometry produces non-standard bay lengths
Available in 1.5 m (code 74420, 4.4 kg) and 2.6 m (code 74000, 7 kg) widths
Matches standard Steel Mesh Barrier height, mesh pattern, and connection geometry for seamless integration
EN 13374-compliant, maintaining edge protection certification across the full barrier line
Covers re-entrant corners, irregular perimeters, and openings adjacent to the slab edge
No custom fabrication or site-cut components required
Uses the same Safety Posts, clamps, and fixings as the standard Combisafe system
Available through Altrad Generation's UK and Ireland branch network on hire or for purchase
Frequently asked questions
Q: How do you fill gaps in edge protection?
A: Gaps in edge protection lines arise when standard barrier widths do not match the bay spacing produced by the slab geometry. The Combisafe Make Up Barrier fills these gaps using panels of 1.5 m or 2.6 m width. The panels locate between the same Safety Posts and use the same clamps and fixings as the standard Steel Mesh Barriers, so no additional components are needed. EN 13374 compliance is maintained across the full barrier line including the infill section.
Q: What is a make-up barrier in edge protection?
A: A make-up barrier is an infill edge protection panel designed to close non-standard gaps in an edge protection line. Irregular slab perimeters, re-entrant corners, and openings near the edge all produce bay lengths that do not match the widths of standard barrier panels. The Combisafe Make Up Barrier addresses this by providing narrower panels (1.5 m and 2.6 m) that bridge the remaining gap, keeping the barrier line continuous and maintaining EN 13374 compliance without custom fabrication.
Q: What sizes do edge protection barriers come in?
A: The Combisafe Steel Mesh Barrier is available in five standard widths: 0.5 m (code 74419), 0.9 m (code 74418), 1.5 m (code 74416, 10.5 kg), 1.8 m (code 74337), and 2.6 m (code 74031, 19.2 kg). Where these standard sizes do not fill the full edge length, the Make Up Barrier provides additional widths of 1.5 m (code 74420, 4.4 kg) and 2.6 m (code 74000, 7 kg). Combining standard and make-up panels allows any slab perimeter length to be covered with continuous, EN 13374-compliant edge protection.
Get in touch with us
To hire or purchase the Combisafe Make Up Barrier, contact your nearest Altrad Generation branch. Our teams across the UK and Ireland provide technical advice on barrier combinations and deliver across both countries.
