Introduction Since the 2018 change in Building Regulations, which were brought about by the Grenfell Tower tragedy, any residential high rise above 18m is banned from using combustible cladding. Similar regulations towards external flooring were also introduced, which means that high rise external flooring construction must specify class A rated decking systems. In February, we heard from the UK...
It’s common to ask whether the non-slip powder coating applied to our aluminium decking scratches easily. The simple answer to this question is that powder coated surfaces are, in fact, more resistant to scratching and chipping. In this post, we give some more information about our non-slip...
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...