Summary
A non-combustible aluminium decking system designed for metal framed balconies. Used on new builds and remediation projects to match or exceed building regulations.
A non-combustible aluminium decking system designed for metal framed balconies. Used on new builds and remediation projects to match or exceed building regulations.
Application
For use on metal frame balconies.
For use on metal frame balconies.
Description
BalcaSmart Aluminium has been designed to fix directly to the balcony steels on metal-frame balconies, for fast and efficient installation.
The range of system options available makes it straightforward to create safe and secure decked balconies, however challenging the design and performance requirements are.
Features and benefits:
- 30-year warranty, 60-year design life.
- Achieves Euroclass A2fl-s1 and A2-s1,d0 to EN 13501-1:2018.
- Qualicoat Class 2 Powder Coating
- Suitable for all steel, bolt-on and cantilever balconies.
- Suited to large-scale, high-rise remediation, new build and refurbishment projects.
- All boards are available in a standard range of six RAL colours (any RAL colour available on additional lead time).
- Long-lasting, with excellent scratch and wear resistance.
- Slip-resistant to BS 7976-2:2002.
BalcaSmart Aluminium has been designed to fix directly to the balcony steels on metal-frame balconies, for fast and efficient installation.
The range of system options available makes it straightforward to create safe and secure decked balconies, however challenging the design and performance requirements are.
Features and benefits:
- 30-year warranty, 60-year design life.
- Achieves Euroclass A2fl-s1 and A2-s1,d0 to EN 13501-1:2018.
- Qualicoat Class 2 Powder Coating
- Suitable for all steel, bolt-on and cantilever balconies.
- Suited to large-scale, high-rise remediation, new build and refurbishment projects.
- All boards are available in a standard range of six RAL colours (any RAL colour available on additional lead time).
- Long-lasting, with excellent scratch and wear resistance.
- Slip-resistant to BS 7976-2:2002.
Color
Grey, Brown
Grey, Brown
Finish
Powder-coated, Anti-slip
Powder-coated, Anti-slip
Material
Aluminium
Aluminium
Shape
Rectangle
Rectangle
Length
3200 mm, 3600 mm, 4200 mm, 4800 mm, 6000 mm, Bespoke
3200 mm, 3600 mm, 4200 mm, 4800 mm, 6000 mm, Bespoke
Width
150 mm, 200 mm
150 mm, 200 mm
Height
20 mm, 40 mm, 48 mm, 215 mm
20 mm, 40 mm, 48 mm, 215 mm
Warranty description
30 year
30 year
Specification
Classification data
System performance
Non-combustible and slip resistant.
Non-combustible and slip resistant.
Barrier membrane
Non-combustible isolation membrane.
Non-combustible isolation membrane.
Structure
-
-
Primary structure
Balcony steel frame.
Balcony steel frame.
Subframe
Not required., DS15 aluminium joist (15 mm)., DS25 aluminium joist (25 mm)., DS50 aluminium joist (50 mm)., DS75 aluminium joist (75 mm)., Joist hangers., T aluminium support rail (25 mm).
Not required., DS15 aluminium joist (15 mm)., DS25 aluminium joist (25 mm)., DS50 aluminium joist (50 mm)., DS75 aluminium joist (75 mm)., Joist hangers., T aluminium support rail (25 mm).
Fasteners
A2/A4 fixings.
A2/A4 fixings.
Deck boards
-
-
Material
Aluminium alloy 6063, T6.
Aluminium alloy 6063, T6.
Fasteners
To engineer's specification.
To engineer's specification.
Board accessories
In-built positive drainage channel.
-
Guarding
Not required.
Not required.
Edge protection
C-Profile Hidden Termination Support., E & L Profiles Visual Closure Profile.
C-Profile Hidden Termination Support., E & L Profiles Visual Closure Profile.
System accessories
Not required., Aluminium support cleats., Non-combustible isolating layer., Furniture anchors., Termination profiles.
Not required., Aluminium support cleats., Non-combustible isolating layer., Furniture anchors., Termination profiles.
Samples required
Product samples.
Product samples.
Additional properties
PhysicalPropertiesSlipResistance
UKAS Certified to BS EN ISO 16165:2021 - Annex C (BS 7976:2002) Slider 96 PTV (Dry) 63, PTV (Wet) 41 and Slider 55 PTV (Dry) 96, PTV (Wet) 37.
UKAS Certified to BS EN ISO 16165:2021 - Annex C (BS 7976:2002) Slider 96 PTV (Dry) 63, PTV (Wet) 41 and Slider 55 PTV (Dry) 96, PTV (Wet) 37.
Load
Concentrated load: >2.0 kN as standard, available up to 4.5 kN if required.
Uniformly distributed: >4.0 kN as standard, available up to 7.5 kN if required/m².
Uniformly distributed: >4.0 kN as standard, available up to 7.5 kN if required/m².
Concentrated load: >2.0 kN as standard, available up to 4.5 kN if required.
Uniformly distributed: >4.0 kN as standard, available up to 7.5 kN if required/m².
Uniformly distributed: >4.0 kN as standard, available up to 7.5 kN if required/m².
Board size
200 x 25 mm (600 mm span)., 200 x 30 mm (1000 mm span)., 200 x 30 mm (1200 mm span)., 200 x 40 mm (1500 mm span).
150 x 25 mm (600 mm span)., 200 x 20 mm (600 mm span)., 200 x 25 mm (600 mm span)., 200 x 30 mm (1000 mm span)., 200 x 30 mm (1200 mm span)., 200 x 40 mm (1500 mm span).
Reaction to fire
A2-s1,d0 in accordance with EN 13501-1:2018.
A2-s1,d0 in accordance with EN 13501-1:2018.
Board colour
RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey., RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey, UltraGrip finish., RAL 7037 Dusty Grey., RAL 7039 Quartz Brown., RAL 7040 Window Grey., RAL 8014 Sepia Brown., RAL 8019 Grey Brown., RAL.
RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey., RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey, UltraGrip finish., RAL 7037 Dusty Grey., RAL 7039 Quartz Brown., RAL 7040 Window Grey., RAL 8014 Sepia Brown., RAL 8019 Grey Brown., RAL.
Powder coating
Class 2, Qulicoat Seaside (min 2 g/m² etch), Thickness 60–80 microns, UV Stability Florida 3, Gloss Retention 1000 hrs Xenon-arc >90% (ISO 16474-2).
Class 2, Qulicoat Seaside (min 2 g/m² etch), Thickness 60–80 microns, UV Stability Florida 3, Gloss Retention 1000 hrs Xenon-arc >90% (ISO 16474-2).
Durability
UKAS Certified Abrasion Resistance (Footfall): No wear identified at 100 000 footfalls (TM 391).
UKAS Certified Scratch Resistance (Furniture Leg): No damage identified (EN ISO 16581:2019).
UKAS Certified Scratch Resistance (Furniture Leg): No damage identified (EN ISO 16581:2019).
UKAS Certified Abrasion Resistance (Footfall): No wear identified at 100 000 footfalls (TM 391).
UKAS Certified Scratch Resistance (Furniture Leg): No damage identified (EN ISO 16581:2019).
UKAS Certified Scratch Resistance (Furniture Leg): No damage identified (EN ISO 16581:2019).
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials
No
No
Country of material origin
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Country of product manufacture
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Material
Aluminium
Aluminium
Recyclability
Recyclable
Recyclable