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DFB Aluminium Decking Board
A non-combustible aluminium decking system designed for metal framed balconies as part of the IGNO range. Used on new builds and remediation projects to match or exceed building regulations.
For use on metal frame balconies.
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:
Color | Grey Brown |
Finish | Powder-coated Anti-slip |
Material | Aluminium |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | 3200 mm 3600 mm 4200 mm 4800 mm 6000 mm |
Width | 150 mm 200 mm |
Height | 20 mm Guidance for specification option: Lowest profile - board only. 40 mm Guidance for specification option: Highest profile - board only. 48 mm Guidance for specification option: Lowest profile - board, joist and cleat. 215 mm Guidance for specification option: Highest profile - board, joist and cleat. Manufacturer guidanceThe overall height is variable depending on the components used, from 20–215 mm. |
Warranty description | 30 year Guidance for specification option: 30-year warranty & 60-year design life when installed as part of a complete RYNO IGNO system |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | Q37/460 Support pedestals Q55/395 Support pedestals Q55/110 Deck |
System performance | Non-combustible and slip resistant. |
Barrier membrane | Non-combustible isolation membrane. |
Structure | |
Primary structure | Balcony steel frame. |
Subframe | Not required.DS15 aluminium joist (15 mm).Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for maximum span. DS25 aluminium joist (25 mm).Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for maximum span. DS50 aluminium joist (50 mm).Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for maximum span. DS75 aluminium joist (75 mm).Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for maximum span. Joist hangers.T aluminium support rail (25 mm). |
Fasteners | A2/A4 fixings. |
Deck boards | |
Material | Aluminium alloy 6063, T6.Guidance for specification option: Specify colour separately - see Board colour below. |
Fasteners | To engineer's specification. |
Guarding | Not required. |
Edge protection | C-Profile Hidden Termination Support.E & L Profiles Visual Closure Profile. |
System accessories | Not required.Aluminium support cleats.Guidance for specification option: Enables 3–90 mm height adjustment to cater for varying threshold levels and build-up requirements. Non-combustible isolating layer.Guidance for specification option: Can be installed between balcony steels and aluminium boards, to prevent galvanic corrosion from occurring. Furniture anchors.Guidance for specification option: Secures outdoor furniture to prevent wind uplift and movement, as per guidance given in BS 8579:2020. It slots in between the aluminium decking boards and can be removed or repositioned. Termination profiles. |
Samples required | Product samples. |
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. |
Load | Concentrated load: >2.0 kN as standard, available up to 4.5 kN if required. |
Board size | 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). Manufacturer guidanceWidth x height. Available cut to any length up to 11 m, manufactured to order. |
Reaction to fire | A2-s1,d0 in accordance with EN 13501-1:2018. |
Board colour | RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey. RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey, UltraGrip finish. Guidance for specification option: For enhanced slip resistance and surface durability. RAL 7037 Dusty Grey. RAL 7039 Quartz Brown. RAL 7040 Window Grey. |
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). |
Durability | UKAS Certified Abrasion Resistance (Footfall): No wear identified at 100 000 footfalls (TM 391). |
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | United Kingdom |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Aluminium |
Recyclability | Recyclable |