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non-combustible Tag

23 Aug

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Ever since the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, the construction industry has been working towards creating products that are safe and entirely non-combustible.

This is particularly important for high-rise projects where the potential consequences of constructing with combustible materials can be far more serious.

With that in mind, new regulations and government legislation have been slowly introduced in the subsequent years following Grenfell. With this reform finally starting to be seen throughout the entire construction industry, particularly when it comes to balcony flooring, it’s only a matter of time before your next project has to be specified to these standards.

03 Jul

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High rise buildings are an integral part of our society. They serve the ever-growing population needs in the UK. In order to protect tenants, homeowners and customers in high rise offices, apartments, and other commercial facilities, the government has passed certain regulations regarding non-combustible decking and other materials. Specifying...

26 Jun

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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...

19 Jun

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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...