Category Archives: Insights

Bounce vs Deflection in Decking: What Specifiers Need to Know

When specifying decking for a balcony or terrace, there are plenty of performance criteria to...

Luxura vs Aluminium Decking: Is the Price Gap What You Think It Is?

When choosing decking for balconies and terraces, aluminium has traditionally been viewed as a dependable,...

Slip Resistance: What Project Teams Need to Consider When Specifying Balcony and Terrace Decking

When specifying balcony and terrace decking, project teams must consider fire performance, structural capacity, drainage,...

What is the BSR’s Remediation Toolkit and How Can It Help You?

Preparing a building control application for remediation work on a higher-risk building can be a...

How to Avoid Costly Extras on Balcony and Terrace Decking Projects

Few things are more frustrating than discovering, halfway through an installation, that additional decking, rails...

Refurbishing Steel Balconies: Solving Compliance, Installation and Design Challenges

Across the UK, steel balcony refurbishment has become a priority for developers, housing providers and...

Behind the Certification: Understanding Luxura’s Test Results

The Role of Independent Testing in High-Rise Projects When specifying for balconies, terraces and rooftop...

When British Weather Puts Balcony Materials to the Test: Why Luxura Performs All Year Round

Britain’s Increasingly Unpredictable Weather Over the past few weeks, the UK has experienced a changing...

What Should Be Included in a Balcony Decking Budget?

Avoid Hidden Costs, Incomplete Specifications and Pricing Surprises in Your Next Project In balcony construction,...

Built for the Coast: Why Coating Standards Make the Difference

The Growing Importance of Performance-Led Finishes With environmental pressures on the rise, high-rise developments are...

Balcony and Terrace Remediation: Avoiding Programme Delays at BSR Stage

A Turning Point for Remediation Projects The Health and Safety Executive recently introduced a new...