The Future of Construction is Building Up: Cost-Effective Aluminium Decking Solutions for Multi-Storey Buildings | AliDeck

In our ever-expanding world, the demand for living space is increasing rapidly. This poses a great challenge – how can we accommodate an ever-growing population while utilising the limited urban space that we have? AliDeck are on hand to provide support for fire-safe and cost-effective balcony solutions as these outdoor living spaces are proving increasingly popular across new-build projects.

Balcony Fire Remediation Project with curved terraces and walkways at Horizon care home in Poole

With horizontal expansion no longer a realistic option, the future of construction lies in high-rise multi-occupancy buildings, and most major cities are already working to this architectural model. However, with high-rise buildings come a number of concerns, especially from a safety perspective.

According to the United Nations, by 2050, over 68% of the world’s population is expected to live in urban areas. For companies within the industry, this method of construction must be their primary focus moving forward, unless their project is located in a rural location.

The safety of occupants is of paramount importance, and in recent years fire safety has become one of the biggest concerns in multi-storey buildings. We are all too aware of the disastrous consequences that can result from a fire in a high-rise building and must seek pro-active solutions.

Gutted interior of a flat from a fire started on a balcony by a carelessly discarded cigarette

To ensure safety standards are met, construction materials have been under strict review, particularly those used within the external envelope which includes balconies, terraces, and walkways. Non-combustible materials that are fire-resistant are now specified as standard in order to meet compliance in line with the latest regulations.

This is why AliDeck offer an extensive range of cost-effective, non-combustible aluminium decking solutions that are perfect for balconies, terraces, and walkways. Our aluminium decking solutions are available off-the-shelf and powder-coated in-house to your project specification. Fire-rated to A2-s1, d0 and A2fl-s1 standard when coated, they guarantee fire resistance and are therefore an ideal solution.

In addition to our A-rated aluminium boards and balcony decking systems, we offer total balcony solutions such as balustrades systems, soffit-cladding drainage, and paving support through our supporting brands – AliRail, AliClad, and AliPave. All products are designed to ensure project success for our customers, meeting the needs of balcony construction in high-rise buildings, providing safe and reliable solutions.

AliDeck is committed to providing safe, fire-resistant solutions in this new era of highly regulated construction. This is why we guarantee project success on every project we supply to, with many of our customers receiving positive feedback on the design and quality of the material they install, and we’d love to work with you.

If you would like to discuss our aluminium decking boards and balcony component solutions further, please contact us on 01622 534 042 or email us at info@alideck.co.uk.