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...
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....