High rise buildings are an integral part of our society. They serve the ever-growing population needs in the UK. In order to protect tenants, homeowners and customers in high rise offices, apartments, and other commercial facilities, the government has passed certain regulations regarding non-combustible decking and other materials. Specifying...
Class-A rated materials improve the safety of tenants, owners and employees in high-rise buildings and meet the UK’s strict fire regulations. All of these materials must be non-combustible and prevent the spread of flames. While a variety of Class-A rated materials exist, each one has...
While internal flooring is often the focus when a new building construction project is conceptualised, the choices made around external flooring are just as critical. The design and material selections made when constructing walkways can determine everything from maintenance needs through ease of accessibility. Design elements—balconies, terraces, roof gardens, and similar—can have major impacts on how a building...
The current fire regulations for external flooring in the United Kingdom do not allow combustible materials to be used on specified attachments in residential buildings that are above 18 meters in height. These regulations are in place to prevent additional tragedies should a fire break...
Alfresco Floors is dedicated to making absolutely certain that all of our customers are fully informed on the standard of quality to which our products are held. Our products adhere to all relevant safety standards, regulations, and related advice as set down by fire safety...
While internal flooring is often the focus when a new building construction project is conceptualised, the choices made around external flooring are just as critical. The design and material selections made when constructing walkways can determine everything from maintenance needs through ease of accessibility. Design elements—balconies, terraces, roof gardens, and similar—can have major impacts on how a building...
Human beings are creative, dynamic, versatile, and occasionally get up to activities that are, shall we say...
After a fire in a Barking apartment building last year in 2019, concerns about the fire safety of external features and especially balcony and exterior flooring have come to the fore. Here at Alfresco Floors, we understand that contractors, architects, investors, and others involved in the...
In the years following the tragedy at Grenfell, and more recently, the student accommodation fire in Bolton, there has been much speculation as to whether the government will lower the combustible material ban from 18 to 11 metres. Since April 2020, some light has been shed on this...
Balconies, terraces, walkways and roof/winter gardens serve a multitude of purposes. An effective external area will perhaps allow for a unique seating and dining area and an opportunity to admire the views. On a practical basis, buildings will benefit from the added space that a decking solution provides. Overarching...