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...
Since the 2019 change in Building Regulations in regard to fire safety, many manufacturers have developed fire-rated flooring solutions specifically for ‘specified attachments’ above 18 metres in height. In order for buildings to pass fire regulations, the whole flooring system has to be fire-rated. This includes the surface...
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...
Fire-rated pedestals are a key component in the delivery of safe external flooring applications above 18 metres in height. Since the 2018 change in Building Regulations – which were brought about by the Grenfell Tower tragedy – more and more building product manufacturers are delivering solutions...
There are many materials you could choose to build an external flooring application, from porcelain, concrete and natural stone. In its untreated form, aluminium is non-combustible. In terms of the Euroclass fire-rating system, this means that it would be given a Class A rating....