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April 2020

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Enhanced Non-Combustible Balcony Connector Range

Ancon is leading the way in developing solutions to meet the Government’s tough new fire safety requirements for buildings, with the launch of an upgraded range of non-combustible insulated balcony connectors.


The development follows news that the existing 18 metre height limit for combustible materials in high rise multi-occupancy buildings is to be further reduced to 11 metres, extending the scope of the regulations to buildings over 4-storeys and affecting the vast majority of new flats, hospitals, residential care premises and student accommodation. This has again increased the focus on fire safety with contractors and developers looking to future-proof their buildings.


Ancon’s insulated balcony connectors have been re-engineered and now feature non-combustible mineral wool insulation and improved fire-rated thermal pads to maintain their impressive thermal insulation properties and provide the required A1/A2 reaction to fire rating.


As well as complying with the combustibility requirements in the current Building (Amendment) Regulations 2018 for wall components in high-rise residential buildings over 18 metres in height, the Ancon connectors provide contractors with a fire-safe solution for all multi-occupancy buildings, regardless of height.

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Product in Practice: 

Embassy Gardens, London

Ancon’s STC Steel-to-Concrete Insulated Balcony Connectors were chosen to securely connect over 1000 bolt-on steel balconies at London’s ground-breaking Embassy Gardens Phase 2 development.


Sitting alongside the new American Embassy on London’s South Bank, Embassy Gardens is the centrepiece of one of the Capital’s biggest ever regeneration projects. Phase 2 of the project is delivering a total of almost 900 luxury apartments across three stunning 21-storey glazed towers, traditionally brick-faced to reflect the area’s industrial heritage.


Ancon STC Thermal Breaks were chosen as balcony fixings throughout the Phase 2 development because of their high connection strength and ability to provide optimum rigidity. Being manufactured from non-combustible components, the connectors achieved the fire rating needed for buildings above 18 storeys, as well as the required level of thermal protection.

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Other News

Technical Webinars 

Now Available

We have extended our technical services offering with the addition of webinars to complement a highly successful CPD-approved seminar programme of over 30 years. The first webinar available is entitled 'The Correct Use of Wall Ties in Brick-to-Block Construction' with more coming soon.

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Proudly Sponsoring the Bears of Sheffield

Ancon is sponsoring a unique bear sculpture in an innovative public art event which will enhance the city’s profile and provide much needed support for the Cancer and Leukaemia Ward at the Sheffield Children’s Hospital. The Ancon bear will form part of a fun trail around the city later this year.

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