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Aluminum Panel FAQ
Professional answers from 18+ years of manufacturing experience — covering pricing, specifications, installation, fire ratings and more
Professional answers from 18+ years of manufacturing experience — covering pricing, specifications, installation, fire ratings and more
| Property | PVDF | Polyester Powder | Anodizing | Wood Grain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior durability | 15–25 years | 5–8 years | 15–20 years | 10–15 years |
| UV UV resistance | Excellent | Fair | Good | Good |
| DFT | ≥25μm | 60–80μm | 12–25μm | 40–60μm |
| Fire rating | A2-s1,d0 | A2-s1,d0 | A1 | A2-s1,d0 |
| Cost index | 1.3× | 1.0× | 1.5× | 1.2× |
| Property | 3mm Solid | 25mm Honeycomb |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | ~8.4 kg/m² | ~5.5 kg/m² |
| Max size | 2000×6000mm | 2000×6000mm |
| Flatness | Moderate at large spans | Excellent — virtually zero deflection |
| Fire rating | A2-s1,d0 | A2-s1,d0 |
| Cost | Lower | 1.8–2.5× solid |
| Best for | Standard facades | Large spans, column covers, ceilings |
| Standard | Region | Required Rating | Dalv Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EN 13501-1 | Europe/Middle East | A2-s1,d0 | ✓ |
| ASTM E84 | USA | Class A | ✓ |
| GB 8624-2012 | China | A级 | ✓ |
| UAE Civil Defence | UAE | Class A / A2 | ✓ |
| Saudi SBC | Saudi Arabia | Class A | ✓ |