We often get asked about the differences between adjustable pedestals (such as the A-PED) and rail/joist systems (AR-SYSTEMS & REIF DuraLink), since they seemingly fulfil the same function: supporting the application of raised floor areas. However, different situations may call for different solutions (and in some cases, a combination!). In this post, we aim...
If you’re a specifier looking for fire rated decking to earn Class A certification, either for a high-rise building’s balcony or terrace, then this blog will give you a great overview of the options available. From sustainable material choices such as aluminium and natural stone to...
Class A decking is an important element of any high rise project as it is a non-combustible external flooring solution, but what are the other key benefits to aluminium decking? Aluminium decking is a popular choice due to its numerous benefits. It has many characteristics which make it...
This month we heard from the UK Housing Secretary that the government was announcing an unprecedented £5 billion investment into building safety. They will fully fund the removal and replacement of unsafe cladding on residential buildings of 18m or above (6 storeys). Class A decking is...
This month we heard from the UK Housing Secretary that the government was announcing an unprecedented £5 billion investment into building safety. They will fully fund the removal and replacement of unsafe cladding on residential buildings of 18m or above (6 storeys). Since the Grenfell Tower...
If you are in the process of specifying decking for a balcony, terrace, or other specified attachment, then you will be aware of current UK regulations that require such decking on high rise buildings to be Class A fire rated. Building fire regulations, which were introduced following...
If you are currently involved in the design or specification of decking for external flooring systems, then you will be considering different options for Class A decking which are compliant with current building regulations. According to current UK fire safety legislation, any specified attachment on high-rise residential buildings such as...
Due to current UK regulations, high rise residential buildings (over 18m) must specify non-combustible decking i.e. Class A decking on balconies. This means that all balconies and other external specified attachments must choose a safe and A-rated decking in order to be compliant. In this...
The latest innovation in non-combustible aluminium decking solutions, the AR-Deck, is Alfresco Floors’ answer to a 100% aluminium decking system. If you're involved in the design or specification of a balcony, walkway, terrace, roof garden or other external application, whether for a new development or replacement of existing combustible materials,...
Class A decking and surface materials, whether A1 or A2, is crucial in the specification of external flooring on high rise buildings. Due to UK building regulations, any buildings over 18m are restricted from using combustible materials in and on the external walls and any...