Hiding the Ugly Parts of a Floating deck

Floating, waterproof decks are a modern phenomenon that continue to challenge designers and product suppliers to come up with solutions that can accommodate their requirements. Unexpected challenges often arise with new products and the exposure of deck edge details through glass balustrades was one such unforeseen design dilemma.

Solution 1: Aluminium Slats

On a recent installation, HomePlus balustrade experts worked with the architect to come up with a solution to hide the deck details. Using a 123 x 17mm aluminium slat, they custom made the hidden detailing; fitting them into the balustrade post before installing the glass infill, for a completely integrated finish. Powder coated in the same colour as the balustrade fixtures, the slats blended in and continued the clean lines of the floating deck.

Solution 2: Frosted Glass

On this major home renovation design, the solution suggested was a 200mm frosted strip at the glass panel bottom edge, for the ultimate sleek, minimalist finish. For architectural designer Mark Brown (Solutions Architecture), the balustrade finishing details were an important decision, as he was aware they are the first thing seen when approaching the home. He further enhanced the finished design by specifying an Appliance White powder coat finish to match the home's weatherboards.

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.

NZ Made

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.

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

Edgetec Infinity Balustrade

Juralco Aluminium

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Juralco's Infinity® Frameless Glass Balustrade System is a cantilevered, channel balustrade system that utilises proprietary clamps for installation of toughened safety glass or Sentry Laminated glass panels.

NZ Made

NZ-Owned Business

Edgetec Infinity® Balustrade is suitable for use on timber, concrete or steel and can be finished in a range of Dulux powder coat colours.

Complies with NZS1170, NZS4223.3.2016, NZBC Clause F9 & 162C of the Building Act (pool safety legislation)

Designed and manufactured in New Zealand, the Edgetec Infinity balustrade system has been engineered and tested by independent engineers to comply with NZ standards AS/NZS1170 and NZS4223.3.2016, New Zealand Building Code B1, B2 and F4, NZBC Clause F9 & 162C of the Building Act (pool safety legislation)
Edgetec Infinity balustrade is suitable for Occupancy A, B, E C3 Residential and C3 Commercial
Residential balustrade installations up to 1200mm high, using 12mm thick glass, are achieved with 500mm clamp centres and Commercial B, E and C3 applications up to 1300mm high, 15mm thick glass requires 400mm clamp centres
Any deviation from standard fabrication or installation must be accompanied by a site specific PS1, with site specific calculations and drawings
An interlinking top rail has been incorporated into the Edgetec range to comply with new 2016 balustrade regulations — NZS4223.3.2016

Edgetec JH Clamp Balustrade

Juralco Aluminium

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Edgetec® JH Clamp is an architectural grade aluminium clamp system for 12mm/15mm toughened, 13.52/17.52 SentryGlass or 15.2/17.2 Laminated glass panels that fixes to the external edge of decks and stairs.

NZ Made

NZ-Owned Business

JH Clamp Balustrade is for Domestic and Residential Occupancy types A, A Other and C3 and for Commercial Occupancy Types B, E, A Other and C3 Occupancy Types as per AS/NZ 1170.1.2002.

Edgetec JH Clamp balustrade is suitable for deck and balcony barriers, internal stairways or landings and can be fixed to timber (including waterproof decks), concrete, and steel. Complies with NZS1170, NZBC Clause F9, and 162C of the Building Act (pool safety legislation).

Additionally, the JH Clamp system is available with a detail that hides both the external boundary joists and the JH Clamp, so the glass panels have no obvious fixings.

Designed and manufactured in New Zealand, the Edgetec JH Clamp balustrade system has been engineered and tested by independent engineers to comply with NZ standards AS/NZS1170, NZS4223.3.2016, New Zealand Building Code B1, B2 and F4, NZBC Clause F9 & 162C of the Building Act (pool safety legislation).
Edgetec JH Clamp balustrade is suitable for Occupancy A, A other, B, E C3 Residential and C3 Commercial.
An interlinking top rail has been incorporated into the Edgetec range to comply with new 2016 balustrade regulations — NZS4223.3.2016.
Any deviation from standard fabrication or installation must be accompanied by a site specific PS1, with site specific calculations and drawings.

Edgetec Mini Post Balustrade

Juralco Aluminium

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Edgetec® Mini Post Balustrade is an upright aluminium clamp system and is one of the most popular frameless glass balustrade systems, particularly for glass pool fencing.

NZ-Owned Business

Mini Post Balustrade is for Domestic and Residential Occupancy types A, A Other and C3 only Occupancy Types as per AS/NZ 1170.1.2002
Suitable for balustrading or pool fencing
A specially designed aluminium gutter bracket is available for Edgetec Mini Post balustrade installations onto waterproof and floating decks

Designed and manufactured in New Zealand, the Edgetec Mini Post balustrade system has been engineered and tested by independent engineers to comply with NZ standards NZS4223.3.2016, AS/NZS1170, New Zealand Building Code B1, B2 and F4, NZBC Clause F9 & 162C of the Building Act (pool safety legislation)
Edgetec Mini Post balustrade is suitable for Occupancy A, A other and C3 Residential
An interlinking top rail has been incorporated into the Edgetec range to comply with new 2016 balustrade regulations — NZS4223.3.2016
Any deviation from standard fabrication or installation must be accompanied by a site specific PS1, with site specific calculations and drawings

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