Five Early Questions That Prevent Balcony Design Disputes Later
Balcony design decisions that seem minor at concept stage can quickly become major project risks....
Mar
Why water pooling on decking is a serious balcony safety issue
If you manage, design or specify balconies in the UK, you already know that ‘water...
Feb
Non-Combustible Decking for High-Rise Balconies: Fire Safety, Sustainability and Whole-Life Carbon Reality
Search terms such as “non-combustible decking” and “fire rated decking” are now routinely used by...
Feb
Porcelain vs Mineral Composite (Luxura) vs Aluminium Decking
We have created a clear, fair comparison of porcelain (also referred to as “vitrified composite”),...
Feb
How Early Decking Specification Can De-risk Residential Projects
In residential construction, external features such as decking are often specified in the latter stage...
Feb
The Luxura Deck Environmental Product Declaration
In April 2025, Luxura® A1 Fire-Rated deck boards achieved an independently verified Environmental Product Declaration...
Jan
Sustainability of Decking Materials: An In-Depth Analysis
Introduction As environmental awareness increases, the sustainability of decking materials has come under greater scrutiny....
Jan
The EWS1 Form
The EWS1 form (External Wall System Fire Review) was introduced in December 2019 by RICS,...
Jan
Analysing the Lifespan of Timber Decking and the Benefits of Non-Combustible Decking
Decking is a popular feature in UK balconies, terraces, gardens and outdoor spaces, enhancing aesthetic...
Jan
What is a Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEW)?
Is EWS1 the same as an FRAEW? Following difficulties in obtaining and interpreting assessments under...
Jan
Delays to Decisions: The Latest Update on Gateway 2 Applications and What’s Coming Next for Delivery Teams
Gateway 2 application decisions are gaining momentum, a positive sign of progress for the industry...
Dec