Category Archives: Specifiers

Low Build-Up Decking: Choosing Between Direct Fix, SpeedRail and BoxRail

Replacing balcony decking is rarely as simple as selecting a new board. On refurbishment projects...

Building Safety Regulator Update: What the Latest Gateway 2 Data Means for Balcony Projects

The latest update from the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) offers encouraging signs for project teams...

Beyond Standard Solutions: How MyDek Solves Complex Balcony and Terrace Challenges

At MyDek, we understand that no two balcony or terrace projects are the same. Existing...

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,...

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...

Porcelain vs Mineral Composite (Luxura) vs Aluminium Decking

We have created a clear, fair comparison of porcelain (also referred to as “vitrified composite”),...

Scotland’s Building Regulations for Balconies

Note: This blog was originally published on 18 October 2022. Some information, product features, pricing, or...

Designing Perfect Roof Terraces for Residents and Their Changing Needs

Note: This blog was originally published on 18 October 2022. Some information, product features, pricing, or...