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A FMP EUROBRACE balustrade is designed to allow water to pass underneath the bottom edge of the glass.
Key Features;
- FMP Eurobrace creates a gap under the glass that allows water to egress underneath the glass and over the edge of the deck.
- FMP Eurobrace are available in two styles;
1) Core drilled minipost
2) Base plate minipost
- The base plate FMP can be fixed into timber substrates
FMP EuroBrace is designed to be used as;
- Internal and External Pool Fences
FMP EuroBrace can be attached to the following substrates;
- Concrete
- Timber
FMP EuroBrace complies with the New Zealand building code and glazing standards used in conjunction with the following Viridian Glass types and Euroglass systems;
- Viridian's toughened safety glass
- SENTRYGLAS® incorporated with a Euroglass System offers a pure clean and clear traditional frameless barrier
FMP EuroBrace is made from 316 marine grade stainless steel.
Rated to be used up to a very wind zone (1.76Kpa or less)
The minimum height for a fence to prevent access into a pool area is 1.2m from the finished floor level. Please refer to NZS8500:2006 for design and safety requirements to meet the building code.
This proprietary pool fence system complies with New Zealand Building Code Clauses;
B1 - Structure and B1/VM1
B2 - Durability
F2 - Hazardous Building Materials
Based on 330N point load from NZS8500:2006, maximum heights for the glass and FMP EuroBrace spacing’s are provided within our Technical Data Sheets.
Viridian safety glass options are;
- 12mm toughened safety glass
- 13.52mm toughened SENTRYGLAS® laminated safety glass (SENTRYGLAS® is a stiff interlayer that complies with 22.4.3 (c) of NZS4223.3:2016)
In the unlikely event of glass failure or to make allowance for the consequence of failure required by clause B1.3.4 of the Building Code B1, Viridian’s toughened SENTRYGLAS® laminated safety glass is recommended to be used.
Viridian Glass is a provider of residential and commercial glazing solutions and balustrades in New Zealand.
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