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Item Balustrades
Pergolas
Porticos and Balconies Configuration
Balusters must be vertical. Spaces between balusters must not exceed 125mm The top rail must be a minimum of 1000mm above the finished floor level of the verandah
The following balustrades will not be permitted: * Precast cement ornamental balusters * Glass balustrades * Aluminium or iron ornamental lace *Complex timber fretworks *Solid Rendered Balustrade
Materials and Colours Comments
Wooden balustrades shall be painted a light contrasting colour to generally match windows and trims.
Iron balustrades shall be painted black or dark grey.
Wrought iron with simple vertical members (hollow or solid sections) are permitted.
Posts to be minimum of 110mm square
Beams not less than 180mm x 32mm timber. Pergolas may be used in place of verandahs, particularly to north facing homes where a verandah may prevent the achievement of the required energy ratings.
Double storey columns are not permitted.
Two tiers of columns may be used if they are backed by two tiers of balcony or verandah.
Classical style pediments are not permitted.
Circular columns are not permitted
Masonry columns must be square or rectangular in plan and have a minimum width of 300mm and a width to height ratio of 1:8.
Columns must not be the total depth of the portico or balcony and must be free standing to allow useable access to the area. Columns may have simple mouldings to top and base.
Pergolas must appear as a substantial and integrated part of the visual character of the home.
Calculation – 1:8
345mm x 8 = 2700mm The minimum height of the column
