It Wasn’t Manufactured Correctly.
jose2026-09-11T12:04:19+00:00Jakob's Heshan Rankothgedera talks cable mesh specs, field failures, and modular frames on ARCAT's Detailed podcast at AIA 2026.
When the Railing Carries the Bridge
jose2026-09-01T14:38:59+00:00Two Swiss footbridges show what stainless steel mesh railing can do when engineered as a load-bearing element, not just fall protection.
When the Mesh Is the Cable
jose2026-09-01T14:47:13+00:00The first bridge where Webnet mesh replaces suspension cables entirely. How Jakob engineered mesh as structure, not just railing.
Why the Cable Matters More Than the View It Frames
jose2026-07-21T01:49:15+00:00AISI 316 marine-grade stainless steel cable is why Jakob installations resist corrosion for decades near saltwater. Specify smarter.
The Courtyard That Breathes
jose2026-07-21T01:00:48+00:00Jakob Green trellis systems bring courtyards and atriums to life—engineered in AISI 316 stainless to carry decades of growth.
When the Net Is the Bridge
jose2026-08-24T19:26:03+00:00How Webnet mesh rebuilt Giswil's storm-destroyed footbridge as structure, railing, and fall protection in one system.
The Longest Span in Graubünden
jose2026-08-24T19:18:07+00:00How Jakob engineered La Pendenta, Graubünden's longest suspension bridge, using parametric cable design instead of oversized cables.
Rebuilding Notre-Dame: How Stainless Steel Mesh Secured a World Heritage
jose2026-07-21T02:12:05+00:00When Notre-Dame Cathedral burned in 2019, the restoration team faced a challenge most architects never encounter: meeting modern safety codes inside an 850-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here's how Jakob Webnet made it possible.
When the Bridge Isn’t the Architecture
jose2026-08-24T19:16:44+00:00Jakob engineered a 61m temporary utility bridge in Bern—full-scope design, fabrication & install. See how infrastructure projects get solved.
Passive Drone Defense for Buildings & Infrastructure | Jakob USA
jose2026-07-21T02:06:34+00:00Jakob USA offers passive stainless steel mesh systems for drone defense in security-sensitive buildings and critical infrastructure. Project-specific engineering support