By Unex Systems
Unex Systems worked with the Peddlethorp team right from the preliminary design stage to provide balustrade and screening tailored to the needs of the Tauranga retirement village.
The Peddlethorp team specified Unex Systems, confident in both the products and the level of service Unex could offer.
In total 120LM of Unex postless balustrade specified, with Finline Postless Balustrade used for decks and a ramp, and Topline Postless Fin Balustrade for retaining walls — all powder coated in Dulux Duratec in Ironsand. In addition, bespoke aluminium pergolas featuring 150 x 50mm aluminium slats from Unex were designed for twelve of the apartments.
With privacy a major consideration, screening solutions formed another key part of the design. 74 bespoke Unex privacy screens in Dulux Duratec Ironsand were specified with Unex working with the structural engineer to resolve the challenge of fixing the screens discreetly.
Another bespoke feature were the 74 custom covers created by Unex to camouflage air conditioning units on balconies. The aluminium covers were supplied in the same finish as the screening to ensure a subtle solution.
And highlighting the range of design options Unex offers is an eye-catching 20m long bespoke pergola at the village’s entry which features posts in Ironsand, with 200 x 50mm timber-look slats powder coated in American Oak.
Ultimately, Unex Systems balustrade and screening systems have helped to create visual flow and enhance the overall design by Peddlethorp, creating a safe and attractive home for residents.
The result has left the clients and the Peddlethorp team pleased, and the project has since won a Merit award under the Multi-Unit Residential category at the 2022 Property Council Awards.
UNEX is a trusted partner in creating beautiful, secure outdoor living spaces, offering high-performing balustrades and more, including privacy screens, deck sub-frames, and outdoor amenity covers.
From consent to fabrication to installation, UNEX provides builders and specifiers bespoke support on every step of the safety journey, no matter how exceptional the build. As New Zealand’s leading balustrade specialists, our balustrades offer unbeatable quality and safety paired with premium service for magnificent results.
For two generations, UNEX has built the leading-edge capability and expertise to create pre-engineered balustrade solutions which take the guesswork out of the compliance process for projects at every scale – from first-home residential builders to multi-unit commercial developers.
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