Custom-Made Commercial Cladding Solution

Sometimes product solutions for commercial buildings are born out of the need to improve on the original product specified. For this multi-unit housing development, the custom-made aluminium deck pergolas were definitely one such improvement on that originally specified.

Clever design meant the cladding was incorporated into the pergola, serving two purposes — first as a design feature defining individual units from neighbouring units and secondly as overhead and side privacy screens for individual homes. Originally specified by the designer in a wood finish, the developer instead insisted on an aluminium finish for greater longevity and less ongoing maintenance (no need for regular painting).

These pergolas also had to function as a safety barrier (balustrade) on first-floor decks, so needed to be NZBC compliant and signed off by engineers as conforming to relevant balustrade regulations. Drawing on the experience and skills of HomePlus Exteriors (SE Auckland), the developer was able to work with them to create these aluminium pergolas as an extension of the Viking baluster balustrading and fencing they were already installing.

Pergola screens were manufactured using Edge balustrade fixings and 150 x 50mm rectangular slats, fitted in 10-row formations to form bridge structures over decks, which were then powder coated in either a Pioneer Red colour to match the joinery or Grey Friars as a design feature.

Edge Balustrade — Including STECCA & LAMERRA Ranges

Juralco Aluminium

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Edge® is an aluminium post balustrade system which is a more comprehensive and modern version of the ever popular Viking® balustrade system.

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NZ-Owned Business

Edge® Balustrade is suitable for deck and balcony barriers, stairways, handrails, pool fencing and matching pool or stairway gates
Suitable for fixing to timber, concrete, steel
Edge® Balustrades can also accommodate waterproof and floating decks with a specially designed aluminium gutter bracket

A choice of four handrails are available: round, rectangular, and a single or twin pocket Aerofoil style which can be incorporated as a top rail or as a standalone handrail. An interlinking rail, for 10mm semi frameless glass balustrades can be top mounted (on the post caps) or front mounted 100mm below the top edge, using a handrail bracket fixed to the face of the balustrade post. A semi frameless glass finish, without a handrail can be achieved using 13.2mm thick toughened laminated glass, although the use of the Edge slimline top protection cap is highly recommended to help prevent any discolouring of the interlayer.

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Designed and manufactured in New Zealand, Edge Balustrade has been engineered and tested by independent engineers to comply with NZ standards AS/NZS1170, NZS4223.3.2016 and NZBC Clause F9, and 162C of the Building Act
Edge® Balustrade is suitable for Occupancy A, A other and C3 Residential
An interlinking top rail and/or handrail has been incorporated into the Edge semi frameless range to comply with new 2016 balustrade regulations — NZS4223.3.2016

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Viking Balustrade System

Juralco Aluminium

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Viking® balustrade is a powder coated aluminium and glass railing system that is part of the Juralco balustrade range.

NZ Made

NZ-Owned Business

Available in either toughened glass or vertical baluster infill, with four handrail styles and an interlinking rail for semi frameless glass installations, Viking is ideal for internal or external settings, including:

Decks
Stairways
Mezzanine floors
Balconies
Pool surrounds and matching gates

A specially designed aluminium gutter bracket is available for Viking® balustrade installations onto waterproof and floating decks.

Very High WInd Zone

Designed and manufactured in New Zealand, Viking® balustrades have been engineered and tested to comply with NZ standards AS/NZS1170, NZS4223.3.2016, NZBC Clause F9 & 162C of the Building Act (pool safety legislation).
Viking balustrade is suitable for occupancy A, A Other and C3.
With a heavy duty base plate and secure interlocking posts for modular installation, Viking provides a high quality system.

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