Project:
Fountainbridge, Edinburgh
Non-combustible aluminium decking and practical technical support for balconies and roof terraces.
1100
Sqm decking made safer
| Project Type: | New Build |
| Client: | Vastint |
| Contractor: | Telamon Facades |
| Location: | Fountainbridge, Edinburgh |
New Fountainbridge is a mixed-use development by Vastint beside Edinburgh’s Union Canal, transforming a former brownfield site into a new canalside neighbourhood. Its second and final phase delivers 255 homes, including apartments, duplexes, penthouses and townhouses, alongside ground-floor commercial space and private courtyards. The wider masterplan incorporates landscaped spaces and pedestrian and cycle connections linking the neighbourhood with the canal.
MyDek worked with Telamon Facades on this residential phase, providing Innova aluminium decking and the BoxRail support system for balconies and roof terraces.
A coordinated finish across balconies and terraces
Innova combines lightweight aluminium construction with a durable, low-maintenance finish. Its A2 fire rating, concealed fixings and narrower board profile make it well suited to residential balconies and terraces.
Using the same decking across both settings provides visual continuity, while the aluminium construction avoids the rot and decay associated with timber.
Beneath the terrace decking, MyDek’s BoxRail and Cleat Support System provides an adjustable aluminium framework. Different rail and cleat combinations allowed the proposed system to accommodate the project’s varying build-up requirements.
Specific Challenges solved
Accommodating roof falls
The sixth- and seventh-floor roof areas incorporated a 2% fall, requiring the decking supports to accommodate changing heights beneath the finished surface. MyDek reviewed these requirements with Telamon and allowed for the falls within the proposed BoxRail build-ups. Adjustable cleats and extension pieces provided flexibility in establishing the required decking levels.
Distributing loads over the roof build-up
The roof insulation and waterproofing also needed careful consideration when setting out the supports. MyDek’s technical team reviewed the loading information supplied by Telamon and proposed spreader plates beneath the support cleats to distribute loads over a larger area. The plate dimensions were refined during the technical discussions, with the proposals subject to verification by the project engineer.
INSTALLATION (KEY POINTS)
- Innova Aluminium Decking Board
- BoxRail and Cleat Support Structure
Resolving balcony perimeter details
At the balcony perimeter upstands, the available build-up was restricted to approximately 65–75mm. MyDek identified a combination of the 20mm decking, a shallow BoxRail and mini cleats to work within this space. The team also supplied sketches of proposed edge details, helping Telamon coordinate the decking with the surrounding construction.
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