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Frameless Glass Balustrades
Description

Provista Balustrade Systems Vista Frameless Glass balustrade system features a modern aluminium channel design suiting both classic and contemporary building design.

The channel is a face-fixed design providing an ultra-clean look with completely hidden fixings. The channel can accept 12mm and 15mm toughened safety glass as well as 15.3mm laminated safety glass. An interlinking rail is available for balustrade applications using 12mm glass which is available in a stainless steel or powder-coated finish.

Key Features
  •  Designed for residential and commercial applications including apartment balconies and decks
  •  Suitable for both interior or exterior applications, including pool fencing and gates
  •  Hidden-fixings for an ultra-clean look
  •  Choice of 12mm or 15mm toughened or 15.3mm toughened laminated safety glass
  •  Designed for all building structures including timber, concrete and steel
  •  T6 Temper Grade alloy used for all profiles, providing approx. 20% increased strength over typical grades
  •  Multiple finish options – can be powder-coated or anodised in all available NZ colours, including Dulux Duratec powder coating for high-corrosion zones
  •  National design service to assist with project specific design and detailing
  •  National network of fabricators and installers
  •  Complies with AS/NZS 1170, NZS3603, AS/NZS 1664, AS/NZS 2208 and NZS 4223.3 2016
  •  5 year warranty on balustrade, 10 year warranty on Dulux Duralloy powder-coating, 20 year warranty on Dulux Duratec powder-coating

 

Scope of Use
  • The Vista Channel solution is designed to comply with A, B, E and C3 loadings for residential and commercial occupancy types and is suitable for decks, balconies, stairways, pool fences and gates.
  • Suitable building structures can be timber, concrete, steel and typical combinations of each.
  • A stainless steel interlinking rail is available for 12mm glass applications, affixed directly to the top edge of the glass. The rail can also be supplied in a powder-coated finish which could be the same as that of the channel covers or in a contrast colour.
  • Address or Site-specific design and Producer Statements can be arranged as required.
  • Specified for use in Very High Wind Zones but site specific PS1 and calculations can be provided for Extreme Wind Zones
Limitations on Use
  • The Vista Channel solution should only be used in accordance with the Provista Technical Manual. The Manual confirms installation requirements and fixing methods available
  • Not suitable for Commercial Occupancy Type C5
  • 1st Grade Toughened Safety Glass must be minimum 100Mpa
  • For high corrosion zones use Dulux Duratec powder-coating
NZS 3604 Wind Zone Specific Design suitable
Specific Design Wind Zone
NZS 3604 Wind Zone Very High suitable
Very High WInd Zone
Statement of Building Code Compliance

Provista Balustrade Systems solutions have been designed and tested by independent engineers to comply with:

  • AS/NZS 1170 Structural Design Actions
  • NZS3603 Timber Structures Standard
  • AS/NZS 1664 Aluminium Structures – allowable stress design
  • AS/NZS 2208 Safety Glazing Materials in Buildings
  • NZS 4223.3 2016 Glazing in Buildings – Human Impact Safety Requirements

 The Vista Frameless solution is designed for Occupancy A, B, E and C3

 Designs are engineered to comply with B1, B2, F2 and F4 of the NZ Building Code

 For applications outside the Provista Technical Manual specifications a Site Specific PS1 can be prepared upon request

In-Service History

Provista has over 10 years of balustrade and pool fence design, development and installation experience across New Zealand.

Provista products are designed and manufactured for New Zealand conditions. Many kilometres of Provista balustrade and pool fence solutions have been installed across the length and breadth of New Zealand.

B1 Structure compliant
Structure
B2 Durability compliant
Durability
F2 Hazardous Building Materials compliant
Hazardous Building Materials
F4 Safety from Falling compliant
Safety from Falling
Documents
Aluminium Properties
Product Technical Statement
Brochure
Colour Range
Installation Details
Stand-off (Point Fixing) Detail

Provista Balustrade Systems develop and supply quality balustrade and pool fence solutions via New Zealand's only dedicated balustrade specialist network.

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