As of November 2018, it became a legal requirement for any building materials incorporated into the envelope of a high rise building, exceeding 18 meters in height, to be non-combustible. Given they form part of the building façade, balconies made with combustible materials were deemed a potential source of fire...
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The implementation of non-combustible building materials in the development of high-rise buildings has never been so prevalent, with balconies, roof terraces and walkway constructions increasingly specified within fire rated profiles. Following the Hackett Report - which examined building regulations and fire safety with a focus on residential high-rise developments -...
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Following the latest COVID 19 update by the Prime Minister, Adek continues to operate in line with the guidance set out by the Government. We continue to take all appropriate safety measures to ensure the health and safety of our employees, customers and suppliers during this period to support our...
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The team at Ecodek have worked hard developing our new Adek System, taking into consideration the changing face of construction methods. There has a been a huge shift towards off-site and modular construction where you have huge time and cost saving benefits whilst also minimising risks involved where working at...
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Aluminium has been part of our lives for centuries, but in its most recognisable form from the late 19th Century, and in the early 20th Century where it was famously used in the construction of the Wright Brothers plane due to its lightweight strength properties. Another milestone for the rise...
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Safe, stylish, sustainable – the Adek evolution. The Grenfell disaster shone a light on the immediate need for fire resistant, fit-for-purpose outdoor flooring in all high-rise buildings. The result has been the introduction of new building regulations, which mean it is now a legal requirement for any material used in...
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With so many landscaping materials options available to home-owners these days – it can lead to an information overload when trying to decide on the right product for your project. With so many landscaping materials options available to home-owners these days – it can lead to an information overload when...
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