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...
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....
There are many materials you could choose to build an external flooring application, from porcelain, concrete and natural stone. But when it comes to sheer durability, zero to low maintenance, and easy installation, aluminium decking is hard to beat. In addition, it is Class A-rated, meaning...
The type of external flooring that is used in high-rise construction is incredibly important to meet current UK fire rated flooring regulations and of course, for the safety of individuals. Non-combustible decking is required in order to pass fire inspections upon completion of the building. Fortunately, non-combustible aluminium decking combines...