Extreme Balustrade — Framed Glass by Unex Systems

Extreme Balustrade — Framed Glass

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Description

UNEX Extreme Barriers are specifically engineered to comply with the extremely heavy liveload classes 'C1/C2', 'D' or 'C5' of the New Zealand Building Code legally required for public and crowded areas. The Framed Glass style's thicker glass panels allow larger crowds to continue to watch the game or the view from above.

Key Features

Specifically engineered to comply with extremely heavy live load classes C1/C2, C5 and D of AS/NZS 1170.1:2002 and parts of F/G
Ideal in commercial applications including sporting facility grandstands, schools, shopping centres and hospitality
Commonly used on residential applications as an extra high glazed wind-break screen
Designed for standard heights of 1100mm and 1200mm from finished deck level
Wide range of finish options
Made from 6000 series aluminium alloys and screws together with minimal, if any, welds required
Full CAD details and producer documentation available for specifiers

Ranges

Extreme Balustrades — Crowd / Public Loadings

NZ-Owned Business

Scope of Use

UNEX's Extreme Barriers Style has two ranges — X1500 Series and X3000 Series

The X1500 Series is designed to meet classifications C1/C2 and D of AS/NZS 1170.1, which stipulates a 1.5kN/m load on the top edge — twice the load required on a typical residential application
The X3000 Series is designed to meet classifications C5 of AS/NZS 1170.1 which stipulates a 3.0kN/m load on the top edge — four times the load required on a typical residential application.

The Extreme Framed Glass Styles are typically used for, but not limited to:

Grandstands
Gymnasiums
Sports and surf clubs
Shopping centres and retail areas
Restaurants, cafes, and bars
School halls, and public pavilions

Extreme Barriers are also suited to other situations where large post spacings, a bulkier look or additional height is required.

There is a wide range of fixing options available for both suits to fix to steel, timber and concrete applications. Site-specific specifications may also be provided upon request for those non-standard situations.

Limitations on Use

The UNEX Extreme Barriers Range is designed to meet the loading classifications of AS/NZS1170.1 of the New Zealand Building Code and is therefore not applicable to the requirements of the transport code. So this design is not applicable for applications, such as a vehicle barrier. Typically Extreme Barriers are not suitable for top-mounting to timber.

For certain buildings, such as some industrial situations, a higher grade powder coat powder must be specified.

Statement of Building Code Compliance

UNEX has designed its Extreme Barriers range to comply with the B1, B2, F2 and F4 requirements of the NZ Building Code and are suitable for occupancy types 'C1/C2', 'C5' and 'D' in accordance with AS/NZS 1170.1: 2002.

For more information, please refer to Unex's NZ Building Code Compliance document (right).

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 their 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 for over 40 years.

These Extreme Barriers have been incorporated in Unex Systems’ range since 2012 — designed in response to the needs of the market place for pre-engineered barriers designed to meet the extremely heavy live load classes 'C1/C2', 'C5' and 'D' of AS/NZS1170.1:2002. It has since been used in a number of jobs right throughout New Zealand.