What's Happened Since NZ Balustrade Regulations Changed?

For aluminium posts and glass balustrades (Edge and Viking systems), the interlinking top rail has been readily accepted. The slimmer 27.5mm interlinking rail has been integrated into the handrail range and is another choice for a semi-frameless glass finish. The rail is considered another form of handrail which are commonly requested on these types of balustrades.

However, resistance to the top rail on frameless glass balustrade systems (Edgetec range) has been noticeable, with customers feeling it ruins the aesthetic of the frameless glass panels. However, many balustrade installers have remarked how clients have been pleasantly surprised at the lack of impact the rails make on the finished look. With interlinking rails and balustrade fixings finished in matching powder coat finishes, the rails tend to blend into the overall look.

Initially, interlinking rails were to be finished with a fixing to the house wall. However, caution around fixing rails to house claddings, particularly those with waterproof finishes has meant that the market has steered away from this. Instead market demand and council feedback is for interlinking rails to finish with a connection to a balustrade post, removing uncertainties about fixing to claddings.

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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 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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