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Precast concrete balcony panel, architectural finish (150mm, 175mm, 200mm, 250mm)

High-performance precast concrete balcony panels with Class 2 architectural finish, offering fire resistance up to 180 minutes, acoustic rating of Rw 54, and 50-100 year design life. Available in 150-250mm thicknesses for structural balcony applications.

Atlas code
MIN-CEM-PC-008
mineralcementitiousprecast-concretebalconyarchitecturalfire-resistantbal-fz
Precast concrete balcony panel, architectural finish (150mm, 175mm, 200mm, 250mm)
At-a-glance signals

High-performance precast concrete balcony panels with Class 2 architectural finish, offering fire resistance up to 180 minutes, acoustic rating of Rw 54, and 50-100 year design life. Available in 150-250mm thicknesses for structural balcony applications.

Overview
Executive summary

Factory-manufactured precast concrete balcony panels with architectural finish conforming to AS 3600:2018 and AS 3850 standards. Features Class 2 off-form finish suitable for high-quality external facades, with integrated lifting points and connection hardware. Provides exceptional fire resistance (FRL 180/180/180 for 150mm), acoustic insulation, and thermal mass benefits. Available in standard grey or custom oxide colours with various surface finishes including smooth, exposed aggregate, or textured.

Best when…
  • Factory-controlled quality with Class 2 architectural finish
  • Superior fire resistance (FRL up to 180/180/180)
  • Excellent acoustic performance (Rw 54 dB)
  • 50-100 year design life with minimal maintenance
  • Non-combustible with BAL-FZ bushfire rating
  • High thermal mass for energy efficiency
  • Rapid installation reducing construction time
Top advantages
  1. 01 Factory-controlled quality with Class 2 architectural finish
  2. 02 Superior fire resistance (FRL up to 180/180/180)
  3. 03 Excellent acoustic performance (Rw 54 dB)
  4. 04 50-100 year design life with minimal maintenance
  5. 05 Non-combustible with BAL-FZ bushfire rating
Top limitations
  1. 01 High initial cost ($250-600/m² installed)
  2. 02 Requires crane access for installation
  3. 03 Transport limitations (max 15m length)
  4. 04 Limited to special architectural features per AS 3610
  5. 05 Heavyweight requiring structural support
Technical
Physical ·9
Density
2400 kg/m³
Specific gravity
2.4
Porosity
12 %
Water absorption
5 %
Hardness
7
UV resistance
Excellent // inherent UV resistance
Chemical resistance
Good // alkaline environment
pH tolerance
12.5-13.5
Surface roughness
1.5 µm
Mechanical ·7
Tensile strength
3 MPa
Compressive strength
40 MPa
Flexural strength
3.5 MPa
Shear strength
4 MPa
Poisson's ratio
0.2
Impact resistance
High // classification
Creep resistance
Good // typical for precast
Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon & energy ·7
Embodied carbon
64 kgCO2e/m² Per m² of balcony panel area (150–250mm panel).
Carbon footprint
320
Embodied energy
1100 MJ/kg
Water footprint
180 L/kg
Recycled content
25 %
Renewable content
0 %
Circular score
7
Compliance & Fire
Fire performance ·6
Combustibility class
Non-combustible // AS 1530.1
Fire resistance level
180/180/180 // FRL for 150mm
Ignition temp
N/A °C // non-combustible
Flame spread index
0
Smoke dev. index
0
Heat release rate
0
Cost & Lifecycle
Capex & lead time ·6
Material cost (range)
250-350 // $/m² - material only
Material cost (per unit)
300
Lead time
6-10 weeks // standard panels
Lifecycle cost
450
Annual maintenance
2
Market availability
Good // Victorian market
Service life & durability ·3
Expected lifespan
50-100 years
Maintenance interval
5 years // inspection interval
Warranty period
10 years // structural warranty
Layer D

Where it's used

Multi-storey residential balconies
Commercial building balconies and terraces
Architectural facade elements
Fire-rated external floor systems
Cantilevered balcony structures
High-rise apartment balconies
Hotel and hospitality outdoor spaces
MIN-CEM-PC-008 · Materials Atlas · CLAD Atlas data is reference-only. Verify against manufacturer specifications and current standards before specifying.