Does aluminium decking get hot?

Here at Teckwood is seems the question that everyone is asking. Does aluminium decking get hot? A perfectly logical question that is asked time and time again due to it being a metal and metals get hot in the sun don’t they?

There is quite a complex answer to the question but let’s simplify the answer.

Wrong not all metal gets hot in the sun. Let us explain.  Believe it or not, while solid timber and composite decking does get hot, Teckwood’s series 600 powder coated aluminium decking will stay a comfortable temperature even when the sun shines on it, and will allow you to walk on it in bare feet, even on the hottest day of summer. Why?

Let Teckwood take you through all the reasons why series 600 Aluminium decking does not get hot and why it will not burn your feet.

Teckwood’s Series 600 Aluminium Decking

You may not know it, but aluminium is a great conductor of heat, and always adjusts to the ambient temperature. While other materials such as timber and plastic retain heat, aluminium has more electrons than these materials, meaning the heat passes evenly through it, distributing it across the surface of your deck so no one area becomes too hot and keeping the temperature of your deck down so it stays comfortable to touch. Due to its great thermal conductivity aluminium decking will also cool down very quickly when not in the sun.

Teckwood’s Series 600 Aluminium Decking is Hollow

Why should that make any difference? Unlike solid boards, Teckwood’s hollow aluminium decking boards will maintain airflow through the decking, preventing heat from building up in any one area and regulating the temperature of the decking. Heat does not remain concentrated in certain areas, as it would with a solid material, but dissipates across the entire deck stopping the decking from getting hot.

Teckwood’s Series 600 Aluminium Decking is Powder Coated

While your Series 600 aluminium decking is made of aluminium, a metal. It is coated with a super durable anti slip powder coating that improves the anti slip values. It is this coating you will be stepping on, not the metal beneath. This powder coating further insulates your aluminium decking. This results in better colour performance even in hot sun.

When walking out onto your aluminium decking, terrace or balcony on a hot sunny day remember that Teckwood’s Series 600 Aluminium decking is the solution to the question – Does aluminium decking get hot?

What are the other Benefits of Teckwood’s Series 600 Aluminium Decking?

1. Aluminium is non-combustible. Building regulations in the UK requires all external walls and specified attachments of residential buildings above 18m to be built with non-combustible materials. This means a fire rating of Class A1 or A2, s1 d0 according to BS EN 13501-1. A1 materials are completely non-combustible whereas A2 materials have limited combustibility.
   
   However, both classifications are considered non-combustible and are permitted to be used in those circumstances and any other scheme where the maximum fire-rating is required.
   
   A-Rated  aluminium decking will never catch fire or contribute to the spread of flame.
   
2. Aluminium is durable, it is a lightweight metal, but despite that, it is more than twice as strong as other comparable external flooring materials.  
   
   Aluminium is also extremely durable and resistant to wear and tear. This means it will resist scuffing, scratching, especially important on terraces and balconies where furniture might be moved about regularly. 
   
   If you are using a powder-coated product, make sure you are using a good quality product to ensure that the coating retains its integrity.
   
3. Aluminium works despite the weather, it is naturally corrosion-resistant, even in extremely harsh environments. 
   
   When powder-coated, its longevity only increases, whilst also providing the options for different colours or textures.
   
4. Aluminium is sustainable making it arguably the most sustainable building material in the world due to several factors.  Not only is it recyclable, but can be manufactured from recycled materials, giving it remarkable green credentials. The recycling process of aluminium is efficient, meaning the final product loses none of the physical properties of primary aluminium.
   
   Recycling aluminium also only uses 5% of the energy it takes to create virgin aluminium.   As a lightweight metal, aluminium is also easy to transport, reducing environmental impact and cost of transportation. 
   
5. Aluminium is remarkably low maintenance there is no for annual staining, repairing or pest prevention. As it is also weather-resistant, it doesn’t need the upkeep of other products, while still maintaining its shine, colour and scratch-resistance. 

Any outdoor area can use aluminium decking as it provides a place for us all to join together. We can also walk bare foot on a hot day and enjoy one of life’s simple pleasures. The correct material selection for a decking is fundamental in ensuring that it is both attractive and comfortable to use in any weather. Understanding the material options and the associated thermal transmission and heat dissipation will allow architects, designers, and home-owners to make an informed decision that will keep the whole family comfortable even on the hottest days.

If you are looking for a Class A fire rated, durable, low maintenance, and sustainable aluminium decking system that does not get hot, consider Teckwood’s Proactive 600 Aluminium Decking.

Contact the experts on 0800 799 9082 or just click here info@teckwood.co.uk

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