Gemini Park

The Challenge: Overcoming Complex Decking Remediation at Gemini Park

Replacing non-compliant decking on existing structures often presents significant challenges, and the Gemini Park project was no exception. The complexity of the project stemmed from several key factors:

Original Design Limitations:

The steel frames of the balconies were originally designed to accommodate timber joists, offering flexibility but severely limiting the options for alternative, more compliant materials.

Span and Cantilever Requirements:

The new decking needed to span large distances and overhang building edges, a requirement that added to the structural demands.

Structural Inconsistencies:

There were variations in balcony build-ups and discrepancies between the original plans and the actual construction, which further complicated the installation process.

Faced with these challenges, the client sought a reliable aluminium decking solution that could meet these stringent requirements while restoring the residents’ peace of mind.

The Solution: A Tailored Aluminium Decking System

To address the complex challenges presented by the Gemini Park project, the Ryno team developed a customized solution using components from the BalcaSmart Aluminium Decking System. This tailored approach was designed to navigate the project’s specific obstacles effectively.

DFB150-DR Aluminium Decking Board:

The centre piece of the solution was the innovative DFB150-DR Aluminium Decking Board. This board offers a 1500mm span capacity and integrated drainage within a compact 40mm profile. By allowing perpendicular installation, it significantly reduced the material and labour requirements, making the solution both cost-effective and efficient.

T Aluminium Support Rail:

The T25 Aluminium Support Rail was selected to replace the existing timber batons. Its design enables quick and secure attachment to steel frames, providing a robust and reliable alternative to timber that meets the necessary compliance standards.

DS Aluminium Joist System:

To recreate the flexibility of the original timber framing and achieve precise height alignment with door thresholds, the DS Aluminium Joist was used in combination with ADC Joist Support Cleats and JH Joist Hangers. This system offered the necessary adaptability to address the structural inconsistencies and ensure a seamless integration with the existing balcony structures.

Achieving Success Through Tailored Solutions

This tailored approach, informed by RYNO’s extensive experience in decking remediation, successfully transformed the balconies at Gemini Park. The use of the BalcaSmart® Aluminium Decking System not only met the project’s challenging span and cantilever requirements but also overcame the structural inconsistencies with precision.

The result was a safe, compliant, and aesthetically pleasing decking solution that restored the residents’ peace of mind and ensured long-term satisfaction. The success of the Gemini Park project highlights the importance of customized solutions in overcoming complex construction challenges and achieving high-quality outcomes in remediation projects.

A word from Gemini Park Freehold Ltd

“We selected RYNO simply for the solidity of the build. RYNO could provide us exactly what we wanted with the solidity we wanted. This was a really easy process. The supply chain from manufacture through to fitting was a pleasure to have to deal with because there was nothing to have to deal with! Couldn’t have asked for a nicer company to work with.”

Alex Highman, Director of Gemini Park Freehold Ltd