Alfresco Floors’ Class A fire-rated mineral composite deck board, ZERODECK, has officially been welcomed to NHBC Accepts alongside the A-PED, providing additional levels of confidence to clients and the wider industry. The system comprises of a fully adjustable sub-frame, with built-in slope correction, aluminium joists, and clip-fixed deck...
When it comes to specifying balcony flooring, compliance with building and fire regulations is essential.
We’ve discussed a range of important balcony flooring regulations, but as we head into the new year, it’s important to get refreshed.
In this blog, we’re highlighting some dos and don’ts that should make your balcony flooring projects the best they can be.
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...