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...
Due to current UK regulations, Class A decking is extremely important, especially for use in external flooring on high rise buildings. Any residential building over 18m in height must specify non-combustible decking (which means it is Class A) for all specified attachments. Decking materials are fire-tested...
Class A decking is an external flooring application that has been fire-tested and deemed non-combustible and therefore safe and legal to use on high rise residential buildings above 18 metres (11 metres in Scotland). The Class A rating is applied to any construction material based on their reaction to fire, in...
Aluminium External Decking Aluminium is a popular and well-used material in the construction industry due to its numerous benefits. It is strong, durable, lightweight and corrosion-resistant. It is also visually attractive, providing a modern and sleek finish to any external flooring project. Importantly, aluminium is...
Quite often, balconies can be a real selling feature of an apartment, hotel, restaurant and office space. The ability to catch some fresh air whilst in the confines of a tall building will help individuals to unwind and de-stress, whilst allowing them to admire the view, whether...
The subject of sustainability has been at the forefront of building projects and has become a key component of the entire lifecycle of a project. Whether it’s in specification, build, or operational efficiencies and occupant wellbeing, we are all seeing a shift towards more sustainable practices within the industry....
Aluminium decking can be made slip-resistant in a variety of ways, from applying a non-slip material to the surface of the aluminium or by incorporating a specialist coating during the manufacturing stage. Please note: methods for incorporating slip resistance to the aluminium decking product will affect...
A lot has changed since 2019 when this blog was first written...
If working on an external flooring project, fire-rated pedestals should be used in any environment where there is a risk of fire, or if a building is above 18 metres in height. ‘Fire Ratings’ is a key talking point within the industry right now, as many...