What Makes a Balcony System ‘Complete’? Inside the AliDeck Approach

In a construction landscape shaped by regulatory change and rising material costs, a complete balcony system is more than just a convenience—it’s a necessity. But what defines a truly complete system in 2025? And how does working with a single supplier streamline your project while ensuring compliance, quality, and speed?

Traditionally, many developers and contractors have sourced decking, drainage, balustrades, and soffits from multiple suppliers. While this approach may appear cost-effective initially, it often leads to logistical issues, mismatched components, incompatible fixings, and project delays.

When compliance is on the line—as it is with the Building Safety Regulator’s tighter rules on external elements—coordination between suppliers becomes an unnecessary risk. A single weak point can lead to a failed inspection, forcing remedial work that impacts both budgets and timelines. One supplier means less risk, as there will not be various supply chains that could lead to multiple delays, and potentially even fines.

Working with one trusted supplier offers significant advantages. All elements are designed to work together, installation is simplified, and specifiers only need to liaise with one technical team. This streamlining can reduce installation times, eliminate unnecessary complications, and support earlier project handovers.

At AliDeck, we provide everything from decking boards and soffits to balustrades and drainage systems—all precision-engineered from aluminium and tested for compliance.

Our balcony system includes:

• Fire-rated aluminium decking boards available in a variety of sizes and finishes
• Integrated drainage, alongside cladding and soffit solutions for water management
• AliRail balustrade systems, including vertical infill and glass options
• Non-combustible joists and accessories for full compliance

Each component has been designed to connect seamlessly, resulting in an easier install and a cleaner finish. Every item is manufactured and powder-coated in-house to ensure consistent quality control and quick lead times.

In today’s market, speed matters. Long lead times can hold up projects and cause knock-on delays. Our four-week standard lead time outpaces many competitors who source overseas and offer 6–12 weeks delivery windows. Faster procurement also means issues can be resolved quickly without the uncertainty of third-party involvement.

Every successful project starts with good planning. Our in-house design team works with specifiers, architects, and developers from the early stages of design. We offer CAD drawings, BIM files, NBS specifications, and technical data sheets to streamline approvals and ensure products are correctly specified.

Our team also provides on-site advice during installation, helping to resolve details and ensure everything fits as intended. This kind of support reduces risk and improves build quality.

For developers and housing associations, a complete system represents value. By working with one specialist, you gain cost certainty, reduce the chance of specification errors, and ensure a compliant result. It also supports post-handover management, as one supplier is responsible for all components.

With AliDeck’s 30-year warranty, Made in Britain accreditation, and durable powder-coated finish, housing providers can rest assured that ongoing maintenance and remedial work will be minimal.

Want to explore the benefits of a full balcony system in person? We welcome architects, contractors, and developers to book a factory tour at our UK manufacturing site. You’ll meet the team, view products at each production stage, and see how our balcony solutions are manufactured and tested.

Book your tour or request a design consultation: 📧 info@alideck.co.uk

📞 01622 534050

Choose the complete aluminium balcony system that’s built for compliance, performance and design flexibility—choose AliDeck.