Raised Flooring Systems

Class A and Class B Fire Rated Systems

Class A

First ‘Class A’ fire-rated pedestal flooring system

Naturalis Limited is first-to-market in the Channel Islands with a fully Class A fire-rated external pedestal flooring system. We are excited to tell you about our new innovative Class A fire-rated external pedestal flooring…

Naturalis Limited has launched its new innovative fire-rated aluminium product range that complies with new UK Building regulations on fire safety. We are excited to be first to market in the UK with a Class A1 fire-rated external decking and paving system that is precise, durable and fully adaptable. The Reif Dura-Link aluminium decking from Naturalis offers the perfect combination of strength, hardiness, durability and corrosion resistance and has a life cycle measured in decades.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Low density and therefore low weight
• High strength
• Superior design capability
• Excellent corrosion resistance
• Good thermal qualities
• Sustainable and easy to recycle
• Low build up possibilities starting at 40mm

Naturalis Limited can also supply Class A2 rated decking and external paving (porcelain and concrete pavers).

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The Reif Dura-Link Class A fire-proof flooring system from Naturalis Limited has been developed in response to the recommendations of the ‘Hackitt Report’ Approved Document B – Building Regulations for England to improve building safety. It is the first fully Class A rated flooring system in the UK designed for use on outdoor decks, balconies and roof terraces/gardens and meets new UK building regulations and European EN1305 standards.
The height adjustable pedestals start from 41mm upwards and have a 500kg loading per pedestal.This unique system comprises of adjustable pedestals and support rails that are one-third the weight of steel. All associated fittings and components also meet the Class A rating criteria. The flooring system can be used with other fire-rated compatible materials such as porcelain to comply with current Class A1 building fire regulations.

Aluminium deck boards can be installed on this floating sub-frame, or stone or concrete pavers and 20mm external porcelain tiles can be supplied for a more traditional look.
Reif Dura-Link will still allow installation of raised floors from 60mm of build-up and gives options on compatible surface materials with hundreds of textures, designs and sizes to choose from.

Class B

Buzon’s fire-rated BC pedestal range are fire-rated adjustable support pedestals for floors,
walkways, terraces and plant room floors. They are 100% self extinguishing in the event of a fire but still retain all the features of Buzon’s standard pedestals.

Key features

• Meets UK combustible materials regulations
• Low white smoke emission value of less than 300
• Non-Toxic Class 0
• 100% Self Extinguishing Pedestals
• Adjustable height range of 28-1130mm with optional slope correction
• Flexibility to use with standard and non-standard paving slabs, decking and access floors
• Functionality of 360° rotation of fire-rated circular spacer tabs
• Locking Keys to stop any rotation and lock pedestal at required height
• Millimetre perfect pedestal adjustability and slope correction
• Eco-friendly: 80% recycled and 100% recycled polypropylene
• Load exceeds 1000 kg per pedestal

For BC Pedestal BIM Objects visit: NBS National BIM Library

Raised access system, including adjustable polypropylene height supports and reinforced aluminium profiles with 3 mm spacer tabs which allow free drainage. Two rubber strips sit either side of the spacer tabs to assist with foot traffic noise.

Features and benefits:

High load capacity.
Speed of installation.
Can be used for random and staggered paver dimensions.
Locking end-stops prevent any lateral movement.
Suitable where voids are limited.

Components:

Clip for rail fixing on top of the pedestal, PB-KIT-2 – For fixing with a tubular joint.
Aluminium rail, U-BRS – 2400 x 65 mm.
Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EDPM) rubber strip, U-BRS-EDPM-2MM – 2400 x 20 x 2 mm (two per rail).
Spacer tabs for tiles, U-BRS-TABS-3MM-H17 – Fixes into the rail.
Still plate, U-BRS-STOP – Clip for the perimeter paving.
Stainless steel accessories for vertical paving, U-BRS-END-T – Upper element (top).
Stainless steel accessories for vertical paving, U-BRS-END-B – Lower element (base).
Connector fixing for between rails, U-CONNECTOR – For rail or stepped rail mounting.

Applications:

For external terraces.
Can be used for various substrates, including 20 mm porcelain, concrete, and natural stone pavers.

Products: Joists
Features: Adjustable Slope compensation
Designed to support: Decking / Paving
Materials: Aluminium

Other

The Buzon ALUrail system has been designed to cater for variable length pavers (any length) with the same width.

Either side of the ALUrail are 2 rubber pads for the paver to sit on, offering a noise dampening feature. In between the rubber pads is a continuous recessed gap for the 3mm spacer tab to lock into, providing drainage between pavers.

Key features

• Black powder coated metal – to create a hidden system
• 2 heights – 18 and 38mm
• 65mm width
• 2400mm lengths
• 2 rubber pads for paver to sit on – also noise dampening
• 3mm spacer tab
• Free draining

The ALUrail is an ideal addition where tight datum’s are required, cantilevering or spanning awkward areas or equipment (ie ducting, air conditioning trays and pipes, power ducting, cable trays ,etc).

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