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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 Steel |
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 |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | Q37/460 Support pedestals Q55/395 Support pedestals Q55/110 Deck |
Structure | |
Primary structure | Balcony steel frame. |
Subframe | Not required.ADS aluminium joist, 25 mm.Guidance for specification option: Span up to 600 mm. ADS aluminium joist, 50 mm.Guidance for specification option: Span up to 1300 mm. ADS aluminium joist, 85 mm.Guidance for specification option: Span up to 1700 mm. Joist hangers. |
Deck boards | |
Material | Aluminium alloy 6063, T6. |
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. |
PhysicalPropertiesSlipResistance | PTV (Dry): 55, PTV (Wet): 36. Guidance for specification option: Low risk of slip. |
Load | 2.0 kN (allowable load concentrated); >4.0 kN/m² (allowable load uniformly distributed). |
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 | A2fl-s1 and A2-s1, d0. Guidance for specification option: To 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. |