Steel vs aluminium for balcony balustrades, up to 35% cost saving following steel price rises

Due to the ongoing economic and political turbulence in the UK and world-wide, many essential resources in the construction industry have seen rising prices and limited supply. A key material for construction is steel and with prices continuing to rise, many balcony manufacturers are seeking viable alternative solutions. In this context, aluminium has been increasingly recognised as going a long way to overcoming these challenges.

Innovative product solutions for construction that utilise aluminium in favour of more traditional metals are in high demand. Our AliDeck aluminium balustrade kit is one such innovation that is putting money back in the pockets of balcony manufacturers. With our aluminium balustrades proving to save in excess of £100 per linear metre when used alongside our soffit-cladding and balcony decking, we have recently seen new enquiries sky-rocket!

Alongside the excellent cost savings, an essential consideration to be kept in mind by architects, specifiers and balcony manufacturers when working with a balcony balustrade system is weight. Aluminium is an extremely strong and robust material but also lightweight, offering 50% or more weight saving in comparison to steel on a typical balcony.

The AliDeck aluminium balustrade kit is highly sustainable using up to 67% recycled aluminium. Our range of aluminium decking and balcony components come with a 60-year life expectancy and 30-year manufacturer guarantee, offering our customers true peace of mind.

We dispatch the balustrade elevations in prefabricated kits, meaning installation is quick and simple and therefore offering further opportunities for savings on time and labour. We recently visited a project where the AliDeck aluminium balustrade kit was specified to the building façade and you can see the excellent aesthetic outcome taking shape.

Steel fabricators depend on their suppliers to ensure a successful project outcome on time, within budget. That’s why AliDeck are pleased to be leading the way with our cost-effective and futureproof designs. AliDeck’s excellent service delivery and high-quality product design allows us to build trusted relationships with our partners.

If you would like to discuss our cost-saving balustrade kit or the AliRail range in more detail, please contact our technical support team on 01622 235 672 or email us at info@alideck.co.uk.