5 GOOD REASONS TO CHOOSE ULTRA HIGH PERFORMANCE CONCRETE FOR BALCONY GALLERIES

Fire safety and aesthetics place high demands on the choice of materials for walkways.

UHPC FOR BALCONY GALLERIES

Balcony galleries or balcony walkways must meet high standards in terms of aesthetics, fire safety, accessibility, functionality, safety, and durability. At Hi-Con, we recommend Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) as the ideal material for walkways, whether it's for new builds or renovation projects.

Here are 5 good reasons for choosing UHPC for your next project:

WHY CHOOSE UHPC FOR BALCONY GALLERIES?

1. SLIM AND ELEGANT DESIGN

UHPC has extremely high compressive strength and a dense matrix, allowing for the creation of very slim and lightweight structures. This gives architects and developers the opportunity to design galleries with a light and modern look, while still achieving high load-bearing capacity. The slenderness allows gangways, access routes, and architectural visions to be integrated into a single design – without heavy, dominating structures.

2. HIGH FIRE SAFETY, WITHOUT EXTRA COATINGS

UHPC is a fire safe material that meets even the strictest fire safety requirements, including for escape routes. Unlike steel, UHPC requires no additional fire protection such as fireproof paint or extra material. This allows balcony galleries to maintain their slim and aesthetic appearance while serving as safe evacuation paths.

3. MAINTENANCE-FREE AND LONG-LASTING

Balcony galleries made from UHPC have a service life of over 100 years. The dense concrete structure and low porosity make them resistant to frost, moisture, chlorides, and weathering. The result is a maintenance-free material and fewer repairs over time, an advantage for projects focused on material use, quality, lifecycle costs, and operations.

4. DESIGN FLEXIBILITY AND CUSTOMIZATION

UHPC offers design freedom far beyond that of traditional concrete. This makes it possible to achieve organic shapes, sharp edges, special customizations, and unique architectural expressions. Whatever you envision for your balcony galleries, UHPC can be adapted to fit the project’s style and requirements and be seamlessly integrated into the building’s architecture.

5. EFFICIENT INSTALLATION AND EASY HANDLING

The weight and prefabricated nature of UHPC elements make production and installation efficient and timesaving. The slim geometry means less load on the supporting structure, which is especially beneficial in renovation projects. UHPC balcony gallery elements are easy to transport and require smaller lifting equipment on-site – saving both time and resources.

Learn more about our balcony galleries in UHPC here.

READY TO THINK DIFFERENTLY?

At Hi-Con, we believe that strong solutions begin with bold ideas. If you're ready to think differently for your construction project, we're here with expertise, guidance, and materials that make a difference – both architecturally and technically.

We help you find the optimal balcony gallery solution in Ultra High Performance Concrete, whether you're building new or renovating existing structures. From early sketches to final installation, we are your committed partner, ensuring that design, functionality, and durability all come together.

Want to know more? Contact us today for an informal conversation or explore our projects and references to see how we’ve already turned visions into reality.