Dura Aluminium Substrate

Our Aluminium Decking Sub-Structure and Support System consists of A2 fire-rated and height-adjustable support pedestals and bearers in varying heights, which can be easily combined to suit all project needs such as gardens, balconies, terraces and large commercial environments. Dura Bearers can also be used as cladding battens to increase the fire safety of your cladding project.

Dura Bearers (Battens)

Aluminium Dura Bearers offer a simple and long-life decking substructure solution for gardens, balconies and large commercial projects. Unlike timber subframes, which can twist, rot or warp over time, Dura Bearers are made from 6063 grade aluminium (T6) and have a greater strength-to-size ratio than traditional materials.

Available in three sizes (25mm, 50mm and 75mm), Dura Bearers can be installed directly onto hard surfaces, such as concrete or paving, as well as onto soft surfaces such as soil, sand or grass, (provided the area has been compacted and bricks, pavers or concrete slabs are placed beneath the bearers at suitable intervals).

When combined with our Dura Pedestal range as a complete A2 fire rated system, they can be used on sloping or uneven ground with gradients of up to 10° Degrees – which is equivalent to an amazing 1:6 fall!

Dura Pedestals

Aluminium Dura Pedestals have an A2 fire-rating and a unique patent pending design which helps overcome even the most complex of installation challenges. Available in 8 different variants, the Anthracite coloured pedestals are designed to work seamlessly with our aluminium Dura Bearers to provide the most economical A2 rated support system on the market.

Unlike plastic pedestals, the Dura Pedestals have a single unit construction, with no fiddly separate components (such as bearer holders, slope correctors or spacers) to unpack and assemble. The tripod design features enhanced stability to mitigate the risk of rolling and can be butted up to the wall or edge without the need for cuts.

If your project requires a fall, or if your substructure is not level, each pedestal includes handy visual notches at 5mm intervals so you can easily secure your bearers at your desired height.

The Perfect Combination

Use any Dura Bearer with any Dura Pedestal to create 48 different combinations. Installation is faster, easier and more stable than with fiddly plastic pedestals. A precise height can be created (which can be as small as a 10mm adjustment when installing any bearer option in combination with the 25.5mm pedestal).

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