Does Aluminium Decking Get Hot in the Summer? Your Technical Guide for Optimal Design and Safety

As industry leaders in balcony and decking solutions, we at AliDeck understand the unique challenges faced by professionals like Steel Fabricators, Balcony Manufacturers, Decking Installers, Architects, Developers, and Specifiers. With the UK’s summer warmth on the horizon, concerns about material performance in prolonged sunlight are paramount. Here’s a detailed look at why aluminium decking stands as the superior choice for your projects, blending safety, efficiency, and design versatility.

Aluminium’s capacity to absorb and dissipate heat rapidly offers significant advantages over traditional materials such as timber or composites. This characteristic ensures that, despite natural heat absorption, aluminium decking returns to ambient temperatures swiftly, facilitating comfortable use shortly after peak sun exposure.

The inherent non-combustible nature of aluminium provides an unmatched safety profile among decking materials. This feature is critical for projects with stringent fire safety requirements, offering peace of mind through an A-rated fire safety standard. Our commitment to compliance and safety is further enhanced by our Qualicoat Seaside Standard powder-coated finish, meaning our products will benefit from longevity and performance even in challenging environments.

Recognising the importance of aesthetic and functional design choices, AliDeck’s range includes finishes that cater to a variety of architectural visions. While it’s understood that darker colours absorb more heat, our advanced powder-coating technology mitigates this effect, maintaining an A-rating for minimal heat retention. This allows for freedom in design without compromising on performance or user comfort, offering your projects achieve both aesthetic and functional excellence.

Acknowledging the value of data in your decision-making process, AliDeck subjected our decking solutions to rigorous testing on the hottest day the UK has ever recorded in July 2022. The tests demonstrated aluminium decking’s resilience and rapid cooling capabilities under extreme conditions. These results, detailed on our website, provide a solid foundation for specifying AliDeck products in your projects, confident in their performance and suitability for UK climates.

Click here to see the results of our Aluminium Decking Heat Test

In choosing AliDeck for your decking and balcony requirements, you leverage a partnership built on innovation, safety, and design versatility. We understand the complexities of your work and offer solutions that meet the highest standards of performance and compliance. Trust in AliDeck to deliver not just products but a comprehensive support system designed to ensure the success of your projects across all stages.

If you’d like to know more about the performance of our 5 A-Rated Fire-safe Solutions, please call the team on 01622 235 672 or email info@alideck.co.uk.