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/In a world where land is at a premium, The Outdoor Deck Company, Buzon and Alfresco Floors are a trio of companies providing a ‘turnkey solution’ for the supply and installation of both high-rise and ground level external flooring to meet the growing demand for dynamic, stylish (and increasingly fire-rated) social spaces in commercial developments.
All over the world, commercial schemes are now featuring creative external spaces as standard, and with the declining availability of land, high-rise spaces such as roofs and balconies are now becoming valuable commodities. This declining availability is met with a surge in demand for good looking, durable and sustainable external flooring that is designed to meet recent changes in Fire Regulations – for both new builds and for those looking to replace combustible elements on residential balconies.
As with most design, moving from concept to specification and through to finished project, is not without its technical challenges, and external floors are no exception. With a menu of materials available, and site-specific features to work around, architects, landscape specialists and main contractors need suppliers who can not only provide quality materials but also the technical know-how to allow them to specify with confidence.
The new A-PED from Buzon: fire-rated adjustable pedestal suitable for paving, decking and grating.
With over 20 years` experience in the design, supply and installation of commercial and domestic exterior floors all over the UK, The Outdoor Deck Company is one of the UK’s largest suppliers and installers of external high-quality decking, using premium grade and timbers from the USA, Europe and UK, recently completing phase one of Marine Deck at Wood Wharf where thousands of square metres of FSC hardwood have been used to create a stunning riverside boardwalk and seating.
Buzon, as the world leader in the manufacture and distribution of adjustable support pedestal systems for the construction of raised floors, external terraces and grating systems, offer the most technically advanced pedestals on the market, with a range of clever features and accessories designed to meet any flooring challenge. Recently releasing their first metal pedestal, the A-PED, they now have both A & B fire-rated options in their portfolio.
Founded in 2014, Alfresco Floors is the UK’s most established specialist in the provision of A fire-rated sub-frame and surface options, with systems such as AR-DECK and AR-PAVE providing a 100% A-rated solution, suitable for balconies and other areas requiring maximum fire-safety.
Aluminium decking and sub-frame: fire-rated AR-DECK from Alfresco Floors
Individually all three companies offer technical design consultancy services, material supply, and in-house installation teams, and their ability to instantly access specialist products and skills between companies, means that most projects are a complete `turn-key` combination of services.
All products and installation systems can be selected to work together - both technically and aesthetically - providing an easy and comprehensive ‘one stop shop’ for architects, designers and contractors, mitigating costly project delays and delivering results in less time.
One example of this can be seen at 245 Hammersmith in London. In 1999, The Outdoor Deck Company was specified to supply and install what was, at the time, the largest timber deck in Europe. Roll forward to 2019 and the same area was part of the redevelopment of the existing Bechtel House by architects Sheppard Robson and landscape architects Exterior Architecture, resulting in 10 storeys of flexible office space, ground floor retail and restaurant units, and the creation of an urban park covering a surface so large it can accommodate 150 London buses.
245 Hammersmith – installation by Buzon using products from all three companies
The resultant plaza and terraces are beautifully designed, incorporating porcelain tiles and corten steel planters alongside timber decking and seating. Clever lighting schemes bring a touch of magic as daylight fades. Buzon UK were specified to supply and install porcelain tiles from Alfresco Floors, and IPE timber from The Outdoor Deck Company, built upon Buzon UK pedestals and ALUrail system.
For expert help and advice for your external flooring projects, a phone call to any of our companies will connect you with all the expertise you need.
Alfresco Floors
alfrescofloors.com 020 8977 0904
Buzon UK
buzonuk.com 020 8614 0874
The Outdoor Deck Company
outdoordeck.co.uk 020 8977 0820