The Non-Combustible Aluminium Decking System For Architects
Adek is the perfect solution for architects interested in specifying aluminium metal decking. The system offers a non-combustible, high-performance decking solution for various applications including balconies, walkways and
terraces.
Adek has been developed in accordance with BS 8579:2020 code for balconies by the decking experts Ecodek and parent company the Epwin Group. Together they worked alongside Architects, Designers & Specifiers to ensure that the decking systems developed were compatible for various types of projects.
With two grip choices, both available in 147mm and 295mm board widths and in either 20mm or 30mm depths, the Adek range is truly flexible to project needs.
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Adek - Complete decking system with in built design flexibility
Width: 295mm or 174mm / Depth: 20mm or 30mm
Length: 4m, 5m or 6m + bespoke available
Can be easily cut and adapted on site to replace existing decks
Boards, bearers, pedestals, trims and fixings designed as one system. Learn More >
Fixings located within a channel and covered with an easy fit cover
295mm extra wide board spans up to 1200mm fixing centres
Available on NBS Source & BIM Library
Adek is committed to delivering a complete and comprehensive system and service to architects and specifiers. To make life easy, our aluminium decking products are represented within NBS Source & BIM Library, which allows you to specify our products into your specific projects. Alternatively, our specifications can be downloaded here complete with relevant BIM objects. If you need further project design advice your team are on hand to help.
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....
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Additionally, we have also developed a Digital RIBA Approved CPD, available via ribacpd.com, which provides a guide to fire classifications and design guide compliance. This CPD will help you gain an understanding of the different types fire classifications that are applicable to balcony building materials and the properties a decking material should contain to be compliant with recent regulatory changes.
Tech Hub
Adek have developed a Technical Hub to allow you to browse documentation, drawings and supportive information about our Adek systems all in one place to assist you with the design of your decking project. This includes a full suite of detailed technical datasheets which are available to download.
FAQs
A: BS EN 13501-1 provides the fire classification procedure for all construction products, which includes products incorporated within building elements. These products are separated into three categories:
1. Construction products (which excludes floorings and linear pipe thermal insulation products)
2. Floorings
3. Linear pipe thermal insulation products
To classify in accordance with BS EN 13501-1, dependent on the product and area of application, a combination of tests is required which determine a products classification
The classification is split up into three parts: the main classification, the smoke classification, and the flaming droplet classification.
The main part of the classification is its letter – A1, A2, B, C, D, E and F. A1 (non-combustible) is the highest level of performance, with F being the lowest performance level.
Flooring materials are classified according to the same classes (A1, A2, B, C, D, E and F) followed by the abbreviation ‘fl’ for flooring.
Products that are classified in the A1 and A2 classes are non-combustible materials and from B to F are combustible materials in ascending order.
All Adek systems come with a 30 year warranty.
Yes – it is non-combustible.
Yes – the Adek channel profile allows for lifting eye bolts to be used even with the boards already installed. The channel is simply pre-drilled wide enough to allow the lifting eye fixing to pass through unobstructed and then secured to the balcony substructure below. Once the balcony is lifted and installed in its final position, the lifting eyes can be removed and the remaining holes are then concealed by our unique press clipped channel cover
The Adek aluminium decking system offers a non-combustible, high performance decking solution for balconies, decks and terraces which has wide span capabilities whilst providing excellent slip and wear resistance.
Aluminium is classed as a fire-resistant material and will not contribute to the perpetuation of a fire. Not only is it non-combustible, aluminium is also highly resistant to forms of corrosion. The metals natural coating of aluminium oxide provides a highly effective barrier to the ravages of air, temperature, moisture and chemical attack.
Yes, all of our testing and certification is available in our Technical hub on our website.