Product Introduction |
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ARCHITECKS® is an aluminum composite material for exterior wall cladding for new construction or renovation in commercial, industrial and similar applications.
ARCHITECKS as an exterior renovation becomes more common across all over the world, architects, contractors and subcontractors are learning more about its requirements for success. These thermally efficient, acoustical materials are excellent choices for both the retrofit and new construction markets.
Along with its elegant look and durability, ARCHITECKS aluminum composite material is UL labeled, making it ideal for use in health care facilities, offices, hotels, retail or commercial buildings and places where surfaces require decorative protection from daily abuse.
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Applications |
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- Building exterior wall covering
- Soffit and fascia panels
- Architectural exterior and interior signboard
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- Column covers, room dividers
- Wall and ceiling of subway & bus station
- Sound attenuation fields
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Features |
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Various Color Choice |
Customer can choose various color patterns from the color chart. It means designers, builders can make building various functional design patterns and colors. |
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Flatness |
Double composite structure of Architecks can keep levelness of the panels. |
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Easy Fabrication |
Architecks can be bent, cut, drilled, punched, stamped and easily shaped into complex shapes. Easy installation as well as fabrication can shorten time periods of construction and save costs. |
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Light Weight |
Less than 1/2~1/3 weight of same size of other metal panels, it means reducing building load stress as well as easy handling of the material. |
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PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) Surface |
Architecks is using Kynar 500 paints which provides excellent durability and color retention, superb adhesion and flexibility, outstanding chemical and abrasion resistance to meet the requirements AAMA specification. |
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Precaution |
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Fabrication and Installation |
It is recommended to install the panels in the same direction in case of metallic colors, if not, there will be color reflection differences. To avoid these problems, we print arrow marking on protect film and back side of the panels. |
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Installation |
It is recommended to use paper tape which has little solvent elements during the installation. Strong solvent elements can make chemical reaction with PVDF painted on the surface of the panel |
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Removal of Protective Film |
It is recommended to take off the protect film as soon as after the installation. It may occur the glue elements of the protect film can remain on the panel. |
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Cleaning and Maintenance |
It is recommended to use a soft cloth dipped in lukewarm water(20~30°C) mixed a neutral detergent or little soap. It may occur surface scratches on the panel with sharp figure of cleaning tools |
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Storage |
It is recommended to put the panels parallel. Do not place the panels horizontally, it may cause to bend of the panel. |