31/03/2020 Dear valued customers and suppliers, The situation regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the UK’s response to the pandemic is changing on a daily basis. The management team at Neaco are closely monitoring the situation and have been following advice from the government to prevent the spread of the virus and protect the health and…More
Fawcett’s Yard is a small development of three detached houses that have been built on the site of a former joiner’s yard. This modern development is in the heart of Harrogate, North Yorkshire and was designed by award-winning architects Bramhall Blenkharn. The design includes a variety of Neaco products; our balconies with frameless structural glass…More
Since the 2018 Building (Amendment) Regulations and the 2019 & 2020 government advice notes regarding combustible materials on building exteriors, a wave of refurbishment projects have entered the market. Immediate Removal is Advised Though legislation now states that newly built residential buildings with floors above 18m cannot incorporate combustible materials, it is the government advice…More
A new advice note has been released by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government entitled ‘Building Safety Advice for Building Owners, Including Fire Doors’. This document offers advice on the measures building owners should take to ensure their buildings are safe. Throughout the document, building owners are urged to “follow the steps in…More
This article outlines requirements for balcony decking load capacity. Designing a balcony, terrace or external walkway requires careful assessment of load-bearing capacity. Essentially, it’s a structural consideration that requires the calculation of known and potential loads. Types of load When designing a balcony or terrace deck, it’s useful to consider various types of load: the…More
