The renovation at Mount Rhodes, Hout Bay, included the critical element of an exterior porch/deck. Initially planned as a traditional timber deck, the client opted for the Speedfloor suspended concrete flooring system to achieve superior durability, simplify installation, and seamlessly link the interior and exterior aesthetics.

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Core Product Benefits Highlighted:

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1. Superior Durability and Low Maintenance: By substituting a timber deck with a Speedfloor concrete slab, the client gained a surface that is inherently durable, requires minimal maintenance, and is impervious to weathering, rot, or insect damage common with wood in coastal environments.

2. Aesthetic Continuity: The concrete surface provided the perfect base to extend the interior flooring finish—specifically, the self-leveling screed—outward onto the porch. This crucial feature created a flawless, continuous, and high-end aesthetic, visually expanding the living space and achieving a superior level of architectural detail that a wood deck could not match.

3. Speed of Installation: The simple and robust installation process of Speedfloor contributed to the overall speed of the renovation program, ensuring the external living area was completed quickly and ready for finishing much faster than traditional complex formwork would have allowed.

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This project highlights Speedfloor's ability to be used not just for internal floors, but also for durable, aesthetically integrated exterior living spaces, providing a permanent, high-quality base for modern finishes.