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Vetro Semi-frameless Glass Balustrade
Description

The Vetro Semi Frameless Glass Balustrade combines minimal aluminium structure with a sleek glass aesthetic, delivering uninterrupted views while remaining significantly more economical than fully frameless options. Its recessed channels and absent top rail provide a crisp, clean-lined appearance, while the posts subtly protrude above the glass with a stylish sloping cap, adding a refined finishing touch.

Key Features
  • Designed for standard heights up to 1200mm from finished deck level
  • Wide range of finish options — can be powdercoated or anodised in all standard NZ colours
  • Standard specifications available for top or side fixing to both Timber and Concrete substrates
  • Specifications for non-standard situations may be provided by Unex Systems upon request
  • Screws together with minimal, if any, welds required
  • Made from 6000 series extruded aluminium alloys
  • Installed only by Authorised Fabricators, available nationwide
  • Post option available for side-fixed situations to conceal screw fixings
  • Designed for wind speeds up to 64m/s (ULS)
NZ Made
NZ Made
NZ-Owned Business
NZ-Owned Business
Scope of Use

Vetro balustrade style is designed for, but is not limited to, use in projects within the following scope:

  • Can be used on but not limited to, internal and external decks, mezzanines, and stairways.
  • Suitability for the occupancy type for part of the building or structure but cannot be used for C5 or F/G.
  • Can be used in all wind zones up to and including Extra High. In rare or extreme locations wind reverberation can be caused.
  • Building height up to three stores or more.
  • Vetro balustrade style is custom fabricated to the requirements of each project. Prior to fabrication, the following project selections must be confirmed by the specifier: Balustrade post height, Glass thickness, post profile, glass lower edge position.
  • Can be used in side fixed applications. Specifications allow fixing into concrete, masonry, timber and steel.
  • Vetro balustrade style is compatible with other features such as gates, handrails and custom aluminum sheets. 
Limitations on Use

Cannot be used for 'C1/C2', 'C5' or 'D' Loadings. In these applications, Unex recommends the use of its Extreme Barriers range of styles which has been specifically developed for these higher loadings for crowd and public situations.  

Vetro balustrade is limited by height and this is directly proportionate to the post center limitations. Glass Balustrade is limited on height and post/pane centres due to high wind loading locations. 

Statement of Building Code Compliance

Unex has designed its range of balustrade styles to comply with the B1, B2, F2, F4, and F9 requirements of the NZ Building Code and are suitable for occupancy types 'A', 'B', 'E' and 'C3' in accordance with AS/NZS 1170. 

Producer Statements for all standard specifications can be created online in the registered area of the UNEX website. 

For non-standard situations not covered by Unex's specifications, a site-specific PS1 and specification may be prepared by UNEX upon request.

In-Service History

Unex specialises in designing and manufacturing architectural balustrade systems throughout Australasia having done so since 1981.

These semi-frameless styles have been incorporated in Unex’s range since the early 2000s. There have been enhancements made since this time – in particular during 2008, when the building code changed to incorporate AS/NZS1170 which meant that the required balustrades loads effectively doubled. Unex Systems then redesigned a number of their balustrade extrusions to ensure these loads were adequately met.

Documents
BPIR Documents
Fabrication Manuals
UNEX Loading Classification
Producer Statements on EziSpec
Technical Downloads: BIM Files, DWG Drawings, B2 Compliance & More
Maintenance and warranty
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