Provista ‘Panorama’ and ‘Villa' Balustrades for New Government Housing Development

Provista Balustrade Systems has installed a combination of semi-frameless glass and aluminium vertical baluster-style balustrades to the decks and access areas of apartments in a new six-block development in Papakura, South Auckland. The new homes will be used by the government to provide much needed additional housing in this growing area.

The three-level blocks on Great South Road provide 29 new homes as part of housing densification in the area. They feature modern exteriors combining weatherboard, brick and low maintenance materials with clean lines and complementary colour combinations. The balustrades feature a Matt Black powder coat finish in keeping with the joinery and other screening solutions that are integrated into the deck areas of the buildings.

Having used Provista solutions in previous projects, the building contractors, GJ Gardner Homes Franklin/Papakura, specified Provista’s ‘Summit’ solution to provide a stylish balustrade to the second and third levels of the apartments in each building. In keeping with the design of the building, the solution also features a ‘Retro’ rectangular handrail profile. Provista’s strong ‘Ultra’ post profile was utilised which also allowed visually pleasing post spacings to be achieved. The Ultra post range is specified for use in Extra High wind zones as standard. The glass utilised is Metro Performance Glass 10mm Toughened Safety Glass, with clear glass used for the majority of the apartments and obscured Etchlite glass for extra privacy for the units nearest the road frontage.

Provista’s ‘Villa’ Framed Aluminium solution was used for access and stair areas within the blocks. Both the Panorama and Villa solutions are very adaptable to different building types, looking great on modern or classical structures and, in this case, have provided practical, low maintenance and modern solutions that complement the design and look of the apartments.

Provista Balustrade Systems solutions are compliant with all NZ regulations and suited to A, B, E and C3 residential and commercial applications.

Semi-Frameless Glass Balustrades

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Provista Balustrade Systems Semi-frameless balustrade systems feature modern aluminium post and handrail profile designs suiting both classic and contemporary building design.

Provista Semi-frameless solutions are designed to comply with A, B, E and C3 loadings for residential and commercial occupancy types and are suitable for decks, balconies, stairways, pool fences and gates.
Suitable building structures can be timber, concrete, steel and typical combinations of each. Provista Semi-frameless solutions can also be used in conjunction with the Provista Gutter Bracket – a robust stainless steel product designed to be specified where membrane decks and gutters are required.
A rectangular ("Retro") handrail and rounded ("Euro") handrail options are available or a stainless interlinking rail could be used if required, affixed directly to the top edge of the glass. The Provista Semi-frameless solutions can include a glass infill panel, or euro Slat screening, or combination of both.
Address or Site-specific design and Producer Statements can be arranged as required.

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

Summit and Panorama Semi-frameless styles are 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

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

Framed Aluminium Balustrades

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Provista Balustrade Systems Framed Aluminium balustrade solutions feature modern aluminium post and handrail profile designs suiting both classic and contemporary building design.

Provista Framed Aluminum solutions are designed to comply with A, B, E and C3 loadings for residential and commercial occupancy types and are suitable for decks, balconies and stairways
Suitable building structures can be timber, concrete, steel and typical combinations of each
Provista Framed Aluminium solutions can also be used in conjunction with the Provista Gutter Bracket – a robust stainless steel product designed to be specified where membrane decks and gutters are required
Address or Site-specific design and Producer Statements can be arranged as required

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
Villa and Tudor Framed Aluminium styles are 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

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

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