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Topline Balustrade
Description

The Topline Postless Balustrade is a top-mounted fin-style solution that can be attached to most substrates, including concrete, timber, or steel, using a mounting rail. Ideal for balconies or as fencing on retaining walls, Topline is structurally engineered for strength and durability while providing a continuous, weld-free detail for waterproof integration. Its sleek design enhances privacy without compromising light, creating a clean, modern finish.

Key Features
  • Pre-engineered solutions
  • Designed for standard heights up to 1200mm from finished deck level
  • Wide range of finish options - can be powdercoated or anodised in all standard Dulux colours
  • Standard specifications available for timber, steel or concrete
  • 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 
  • Continuous rows of thin fins gives this balustrade system a very slim profile
  • These fins replace the need for solid posts
  • Concealed assembly fasteners,simple clean lines, tidy joints with no welds
Scope of Use

Not suitable for all occupancy loading types. All loading types shall reduce heights or fin centers, however Topline balustrade is not suitable for loading classes F/G and C5.

  • Topline balustrade style has a minor effect from wind loading, when custom designs implement sheet metal there are limitations on heights and post centers due to the increased loading.
  • Topline balustrade is limited by height and this is directly proportionate to the fixing center limitations.
  • Topline balustrade must be kept within supplied specifications.
  • In rare or extreme locations wind reverberation can be caused.
  • All Topline extrusions are aluminum and are limited in locations where there is contact of dis-similar materials.
  • Topline balustrade style must be installed in accordance with the UNEX Fabricators Manual. Topline balustrade style can be used as a barrier preventing access to a swimming pool, have the details used in accordance with the details set of in F9/AS1
  • Topline balustrade style must be installed in accordance with the requirements of D1/AS1 or equivalent 
Statement of Building Code Compliance

The product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:

  • Clause B1 Structure: Performance B1.3.4(a)
  • Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1(a)
  • Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.3(a), F2.3.3(b)
  • Clause F4 Safety from falling: Performance F4.3.1, F4.3.2, F4.3.3, F4.3.4(a), F4.3.4 (b), F4.3.4(c), F4.3.4(d), F4.3.4(e), F4.3.4(f), F4.3.4(g), F4.3.4(h), F4.3.5(a), F4.3.5(b)

Complies with AS/NZS 1170, NZS3603, AS/NZS1664, AS/NZS 2208 and NZS 4223.3 2016

Other Performance Attributes

Powder coated in NZ with Dulux Duralloy finish or Duratec where AAMA 2604 performance is required.

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

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