Class-A rated materials improve the safety of tenants, owners and employees in high-rise buildings and meet the UK’s strict fire regulations. All of these materials must be non-combustible and prevent the spread of flames. While a variety of Class-A rated materials exist, each one has...
While internal flooring is often the focus when a new building construction project is conceptualised, the choices made around external flooring are just as critical. The design and material selections made when constructing walkways can determine everything from maintenance needs through ease of accessibility. Design elements—balconies, terraces, roof gardens, and similar—can have major impacts on how a building...
The current fire regulations for external flooring in the United Kingdom do not allow combustible materials to be used on specified attachments in residential buildings that are above 18 meters in height. These regulations are in place to prevent additional tragedies should a fire break...