Can I buy Alucobond with an aluminum skin on one side only?
Alucobond is a balanced panel that is always
manufactured with two aluminum skins.
Can I get Alucobond in any color I want?
Alucobond is inventoried in several popular colors.
Custom colors can be produced if required.
Is Alucobond an insulated panel?
The core material allows the transfer of heat through it.
Wall insulation is generally found in the stud cavity
of the wall system.
What is the maximum panel size available?
The maximum width available is 62". The maximum inventory
length is 16' 2". Custom lengths are possible up to 30'.
What is the core of the Alucobond panel?
Low density polyethylene.
Is the core material available in other colors?
Black is the only color available for the core of Alucobond.
What is the maximum thickness available?
Alucobond is manufactured in three thicknesses, 3mm, 4mm and 6mm.
Can the surface be painted?
Polyester coated Alucobond is easily post-painted for small custom jobs.
Is Alucobond available with an embossed finish?
Alucobond is only available with smooth surfaces.
Can I have Alucobond Powder Coated?
The Powder Coat paint system requires high heat for curing that is in excess of what the Alucobond panel will withstand.
To what temperatures can the Alucobond panel be exposed?
-55F to 175F.
How long has this product been available?
Alucobond has been produced in the U.S.A. since 1978.
What kind of classification does this panel have that relates to fire?
Alucobond is classified as a Class 1 (UBC) and a Class A (NFPA) panel based on the results of the ASTM-E84 Steiner Tunnel Test.
Can I buy Alucobond direct from Alcan Composites USA Inc.?
Alucobond is sold through distributor networks that are in place to meet the needs and special requirements of individual markets.