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What Makes ALPOLIC™ Stand Out?
Most architects, designers, and builders understand the critical importance of selecting the right non-combustible aluminium cladding product for commercial, industrial, and high-rise residential projects. There are several modern aluminium composite panel cladding products on the Australian market, but one stands out from the others in terms of both Deemed-to-Satisfy fire safety performance and unmatched warranty: ALPOLIC™ NC/A1.
KEY INSIGHTS
- ALPOLIC™ NC/A1 is a compliant, Deemed-to-Satisfy non-combustible aluminium cladding product engineered specifically for the Australian market by Mitsubishi Chemical Infratec Co. Ltd.
- ALPOLIC™ NC/A1 is favoured for its fire safety performance as well as its weather resistance, impact resistance, energy efficiency, aesthetic versatility, relative ease-of-installation, and sustainability.
- This product is also unique for its industry-leading, 20-year unconditional full-replacement manufacturer’s warranty, with no cleaning or maintenance required to fulfil the warranty terms. No other product currently on the Australian market offers this.
General Aluminium Cladding Cleaning Clauses
Almost all aluminium cladding products (including non-combustible cladding) have very specific clauses within their warranty terms. Cleaning is an essential condition of most aluminium cladding warranties, and manufacturers typically require that the panels be washed at least once every 6 or 12 months. For buildings located in heavy industrial or coastal environments, warranties may require that the cladding be cleaned 3-monthly for ongoing validation.
Not only do most panels need to be cleaned thoroughly with a mild, pH-neutral detergent, but documentation of proof of cleaning must be kept and potentially made available. The use of abrasive cleaners (acidic or caustic), solvents, turpentine, and/or high-pressure water jets is prohibited and will void these warranties, as will failure to consistently maintain the prescribed cleaning schedule.
These façade cladding system warranties also often offer limited materials-only coverage, and other restrictive maintenance clauses may be imposed. The cleaning requirements represent a huge, frequent, and costly undertaking, especially on large or high-rise buildings – but as the cost of installing façade cladding is high with a long-term outlook, building owners need to know their investment is protected.
There is one aluminium cladding product on the Australian market that does not require cleaning for its warranty to be upheld: ALPOLIC™ NC/A1.
What Makes the ALPOLIC™ NC/A1 Warranty Unique?
Manufactured specifically for the Australian market by Mitsubishi Chemical Infratec Co. Ltd, ALPOLIC™ NC/A1 is a DtS non-combustible aluminium composite cladding product that is designed for commercial, industrial, and high-rise residential buildings.
It delivers an unparalleled performance in terms of fire safety, weather resistance, impact resistance, UV resistance, corrosion resistance, energy efficiency, design flexibility, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal. The panels are lightweight and easy to install.
This product is further distinguished by its market-leading, 20-year unconditional full-cover manufacturer’s warranty. The warranty includes materials, access, rectification, and labour costs, and it has no cleaning clause.
What does this mean? Unlike other aluminium composite panels on the market, ALPOLIC™ NC/A1 requires no cleaning or other maintenance to validate or maintain its full warranty. Regular cleaning and maintenance are not only unnecessary to meet the warranty terms; they are also not required for preserving the structural integrity and aesthetic appeal of these panels – unlike for other products on the market.
Conclusion
Like any other warranty, your cladding warranty gives you peace of mind that your chosen product will stand the test of time and is worth your investment.
Not all cladding products are the same, and not all cladding warranties are the same.
For industry-leading DtS non-combustible aluminium cladding that meets AS 1530.1 for fire safety and passes Euroclass A1 (the world’s strictest fire protection standard), and also comes with an unrivalled warranty with no cleaning clauses, consider ALPOLIC™ NC/A1.
