Keeping Safe with Aluminium: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Decking and Balcony Solutions in Warmer Climates and Summer Temperatures
As the industry leans towards sustainable and low-maintenance materials, a question frequently arises among architects, developers, and homeowners alike: does aluminium decking and balcony components get uncomfortably hot under the sun? Prioritising safety and comfort, especially in multi-storey and multi-occupancy buildings, it’s essential to understand how aluminium withstands temperature fluctuations and sun exposure.
This blog explores the thermal properties of aluminium decking, debunking myths and showcasing how leaders like AliDeck address heat absorption, confirming aluminium’s place as the top choice for modern projects.
AliDeck enhances its aluminium solutions with a Qualicoat Seaside standard powder-coat finish, which boosts aesthetic appeal and manages heat effectively. This finish insulates the material, moderating surface temperatures and ensuring comfort in warmer climates or summer months. The innovative coating ensures AliDeck’s products remain cooler and more durable than traditional materials, ideal for any project.
Discover the significant impact of the right materials and finishes on the thermal performance and safety of decking solutions. AliDeck’s commitment to durability, aesthetics, and thermal efficiency is evident in their use of the Qualicoat Seaside standard finish, making their products suitable for any climate.
Aluminium Decking Heat Safety FAQs
Interested in more details on how AliDeck ensures your outdoor spaces remain functional and attractive in all conditions? Check out our detailed FAQs below and see why AliDeck is your best choice for safer, cooler outdoor living spaces.
While aluminium’s inherent thermal conductivity means it can warm up in the sun, AliDeck’s powder-coated finish serves as an insulator. This coating reduces direct heat absorption, thus moderating the surface temperature and enhancing user comfort.
Aluminium, especially the T6 6063 Grade used in AliDeck products, excels at managing and dissipating heat. The thermal expansion of our products is minimal, ensuring consistent performance across all conditions. For specific tolerances, please see our Installation Guides.
AliDeck provides comprehensive performance data and test results on their website, detailing the superior performance of their products in various thermal conditions.
AliDeck promotes the non-combustible nature of their aluminium products, highlighting the material’s incapacity to ignite or emit harmful fumes, which provides an added layer of safety in multi-storey buildings.
AliDeck’s inclusion of reflective RAL coloured finishes in their range is an innovation aimed at reducing heat absorption and ensuring the decking remains cool.
Contact our expert team today to discuss our range of aluminium decking and balcony component solutions at 01622 235 672 or email via info@alideck.co.uk.
