Bravo Delta Balustrades: first‑ever EPDs, stronger spec hand
Delta Balustrades has entered the transparency arena with its first Environmental Product Declarations. If balustrades are often the last line item to get environmental data, this flips the script and makes railings spec‑ready without the back‑and‑forth.
What just launched
Delta Balustrades published three product‑specific EPDs in September 2025. The scope reads as product families rather than single SKUs, which helps specifiers cover common variants on one line item.
- Orbis, Mono, Duo post‑and‑rail systems in stainless or mild steel with multiple infill options.
- VISTA frameless glass balustrade with typical load tiers and glass thicknesses noted for 0.74 kN, 1.5 kN, and 3 kN use cases.
- Zeta linear bar railing system in aluminum with powder‑coat finishes.
All three are verified and listed through EPD Hub and are valid through 2030.
Who they are, and why it matters now
Delta designs and supplies complete balustrade systems for UK commercial and public projects where safety loads, compliance, and aesthetics must all align. Railings show up in hospitals, education, multi‑residential, and transport hubs. Having product‑specific, third‑party verified EPDs means project teams can cite numbers immediately instead of defaulting to conservative generics that quietly penalize selection.
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Program operator and rulebook
These EPDs sit with EPD Hub under its cross‑category PCR aligned to EN 15804 and ISO 14025. For manufacturers, one ruleset across multiple families keeps documentation consistent and speeds future additions. For specifiers, it improves comparability inside a submittal set. That consistency is what moves submittals from maybe to yes.
Competitive snapshot in railings
Q‑railing shows a broader head start with multiple EPDs for glass balustrades, aluminum railing systems, and stainless post‑rail sets issued earlier in 2025, also with EPD Hub. Delta now catches up where it counts and can meet like‑for‑like requests in specs.
Sapphire Balconies lists EPDs for a cassette balcony system and a balcony anchor. Useful for whole‑balcony scopes, yet those are not dedicated railing‑family EPDs. Delta’s coverage directly targets rail systems that appear on stair, atrium, terrace, and gallery packages.
Several UK specialists popular on tender lists, such as SHS Balustrades & Handrails, do not show public EPDs in major registries as of January 17, 2026. That gap gives Delta a clean talking point when carbon‑aware projects screen rail options.
Where to find the documents
We could not locate a public EPD download page on deltabalustrades.com at the time of writing. Visibility matters. A simple Sustainability or Downloads page with direct PDF links for Orbis, Mono, Duo, VISTA, and Zeta will help estimators and architects grab what they need in seconds. It is a small change that saves hours in submittals, everytime.
What product teams can do next
If you compete in railings, treat this as a nudge. Cover your core families first, mirror the rulebook peers use in your segment, and publish where buyers already look. Keep reference‑year data tight and build a simple update rhythm so renewals do not stall a bid. Teams that make documentation effortless tend to win more than they negotiate.
Bottom line for specifiers
Delta Balustrades now brings verified numbers to a category that too often runs on assumptions. Against Q‑railing’s established coverage, this debut closes the gap. Against local names without EPDs, it creates an immediate edge. That is how transparency turns into specs, not just slogans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which month did Delta Balustrades release its first Environmental Product Declarations?
September 2025, with validity running through 2030 on the published records.
What product families are covered by Delta’s first wave of EPDs?
Orbis, Mono, and Duo post‑and‑rail systems, the VISTA frameless glass balustrade, and the Zeta aluminum bar‑infill railing system.
Who is the program operator for these EPDs?
EPD Hub, a program operator aligned to EN 15804 and ISO 14025. For a plain‑English overview, see our profile of EPD Hub.
Do close competitors already publish EPDs for similar railing systems?
Yes. Q‑railing lists multiple EPDs for glass, aluminum, and stainless steel railing systems. Sapphire Balconies covers balcony systems and anchors. Several UK railing specialists still show no public EPDs for rail families, which is a gap Delta can lean into.
Where should these EPDs live on the manufacturer’s website?
Create a visible Sustainability or Downloads page with direct links to each PDF and basic scope notes. Spec workflows move faster when the documents are one click away.
About the Author
Walker Ryan is a climate-tech entrepreneur focused on driving industrial decarbonization through better data. As the founder and CEO of Parq, he helps manufacturers generate high-quality, third-party–verified carbon disclosures at scale—accelerating a traditionally slow and expensive process. Before starting Parq, Walker led over $200 million in sustainability-focused investments as VP of Strategy & Growth at ReStream Solutions, following earlier experience in investment banking at Deutsche Bank. He brings a rare mix of capital markets expertise and hands-on sustainability knowledge to tackling the infrastructure of industrial emissions.
