Skyrail A Series is suitable for a wide range of residential and commercial applications, including:

• Decks, balconies, ramps, stairs, and pool fencing
• Gate systems, with a range of compatible design options

The system is designed to meet the requirements of the following occupancy types as defined in NZS 1170:

• A (Domestic and residential)
• A Other (External balconies)
• B (Offices and workspaces)
• C3 (Areas where people may congregate)
• E (Educational facilities)

Skyrail A is engineered for fixing to timber, concrete, and steel substrates, and is suitable for:

• Engineered for performance in all wind zones including very high and extra high as defined by NZS 3604
• Coastal, geothermal, and industrial environments

This system supports face-fixed and top-mounted installation configurations.

• All Skyrail A Series extrusions, components, and hardware must be supplied by Altech Systems NZ Ltd or JW Projects Ltd, located at 1/368 Church Street, Penrose, Auckland.
• All Skyrail A Series balustrade installations must be supported by a Producer Statement (PS1 – Design), available from Altech Systems NZ Ltd
• Any deviation from standard fabrication or installation methods must be accompanied by a site-specific PS1 issued by a suitably qualified design professional.
• Aluminium extrusions are manufactured to 6060 T5 or T6 specifications to ensure strength and durability.
• Installation must be carried out by an Altech Systems NZ Ltd approved installer in accordance with its technical documentation.
• Maximum span up to 1.4m between posts.

All products are designed by a Chartered Engineer and are manufactured and tested in accordance with the relevant sections of the New Zealand Building Code and New Zealand Standards listed below.

New Zealand Building Code Clauses:

• B1 Structure — B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3 (c, f, h, j, m), B1.3.4
• B2 Durability — B2.3.1 (b), B2.3.2 (a, b)
• D1 Access Routes — D1.3.3 (j, k)
• F2 Hazardous Building Materials — F2.3.1, F2.3.3 (a, b)
• F4 Safety From Falling — F4.3.1
• F9 Swimming Pools — F9.3.1, F9.3.3

Compliance Standards and Documents:

• NZS 1170 — Loadings
• AS/NZS 1664 — Aluminium Structures
• Powder Coating Systems — Compliant with Window & Glass Association NZ Powder Coating Quality Assurance Systems (PQAS)
• Powdercoated surface finishes — Formulated to meet AS 3715 and AAMA 2605
• Anodised surface finishes — Compliant with WGANZ Voluntary Specification SFA 3503-03-2005

Skyrail balustrades have been in use since the early 1990s, installed on thousands of balconies, landings, stairs, and pool areas throughout New Zealand. Some of the earliest installations are still performing to a high standard and remain in excellent condition.

Notable projects include:

• Bricksworks Apartments 
• Edgerly Apartments 
• Galway Apartments 
• Hadlow Apartments 
• Hokonui Apartments 
• Kensington Apartments 
• Purewa Road 
• Queens Residence Apartments
• Sugartree Apartments 
• Sunderland Apartments 
• Thompson Park Apartments 
• Union and Co Apartments 
• Urba Apartments 
• Vulcan Lane Apartments 

Altech Systems NZ Ltd offers the following warranties for the Skyrail A Series:

• Workmanship: 2 year warranty
• Materials (excluding surface finishes): 5 year warranty
• Surface Finishes: Covered by the applicator or manufacturer’s warranty. The duration of this warranty may vary depending on the specified coating system.

Altech Systems Ltd recommends the use of Duratec or an equivalent high-performance surface finish specification, which may offer up to 20 years durability warranty and 20 years colour warranty, subject to environmental conditions and compliance with the coating manufacturer’s maintenance requirements. For further information on warranties, please refer to the Altech Systems 'Balustrade Warranty' document.