0 to 100 aluminum composite facades

What is an aluminum composite facades?

From design to execution

With the construction world moving towards the modern era, the production of building materials has also undergone changes to meet the needs of designers and executors.
For this reason, we see the expansion of composite facades in the city on a daily basis.

Why did composite facades quickly replace old materials?
The reason for the wide acceptance and use of this material is the absence of any restrictions in the field of design and execution.
Large or small aluminum sheets in the dimensions you order and about 4 mm thick.

What is Aluminum Composite Sheet?
It consists of two layers of aluminum sheet, the inner core of which is made of polyethylene or fire-retardant minerals and the surface of which is made of resin (makes the sheet resistant to radiation and acid rain).

In this article, we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these panels and 0 to 100 aluminum composite facades.

Application of aluminum composite facade

This type of facade design is mostly used for industrial, office, commercial buildings, refineries, airports and gas stations.

Advantages of composite facade

• Lightness of materials:

The low weight of aluminum composite sheets compared to the weight of other materials reduces the dead weight of the building.
If the aluminum sheets are installed correctly, this feature can be used to comply with the approved laws of the engineering and construction system.
Because a lighter facade will be a good step to reduce earthquake damage.

•  flexibility:

One of the most important reasons for the popularity of composite facades is the ductility of its materials so that it can be folded up to 135 degrees.
It is possible to cover the curves in the building with those different building panels.

• Color:

The high color variety of aluminum composite sheets leaves the designers and employers completely free to choose the color.

• Sound insulation:

Because aluminum composite sheets are installed on a layer of iron substructure, an air layer is placed between the main body of the building and the facade, which makes the building soundproof at a low cost.

•  Running speed:

In projects where the time of completion is very important, it is recommended to use an aluminum facade.
Because the speed of this view is much faster than other views, the reason for this speed is because of the prefabricated parts that only need to be installed on the spot.

• Possibility of changing and renovating the facade:

Due to the type of aluminum facade, it is possible to remove aluminum sheets from the facade and replace them with new sheets after some time if there is a problem with the appearance of the facade or changes in the body. Some other advantages of composite facade to features The structure of aluminum sheets returns.
These include: resistance to intense radiation and acid rain due to its P.V.D.F resin coating.

Disadvantages of aluminum facade

Aluminum composite sheets, like any other problem, have their own disadvantages.
However, by considering a series of measures, the amount of disadvantages can be minimized.
Disadvantages of composite facade include the following:

• Impact resistance:

Avoid contact of aluminum composite sheets with any equipment during transport and storage. It is better to place the sheets in a book and on the ground in terms of length during storage.

• Sensitivity in the execution of the facade:

Execution of composite facade requires a group of executive professionals because the installation of composite sheets is the most important principle in aluminum facade.
From the sensitivity and accuracy of the execution to the sealing stage, the importance of this issue becomes clear that if it is not done properly, it will dampen the main body of the building due to rain.

High accuracy in composite facade execution

•  Incompatibility with urban context:

It is better to avoid this facade in old cities such as Dezful, Yazd and…, which have their own architectural style.
Because if this facade is used, the urban landscape will be subject to change and will be in conflict with the original style of the city’s architecture, and it will question the value of its architecture and identity.

•  Non-compliance with all climates:

Composite facades are not recommended for very cold and very hot climates. As you know, due to the metallic nature of the sheets, their reaction to heat and cold is reversed. That is, a building with a composite facade in a warm area is warmer than a similar building in the same area with another facade, and a building with a composite facade in a cold area is colder than a similar building in the same area.

Concluding remarks

As you have read above, these materials have advantages and disadvantages.
In designing commercial and industrial facades, the advantages of this facade outweigh its disadvantages and are suitable for this type of facades.
But its use still persists. And because of its lightness, reasonable price and speed of execution, it has its fans.

If you are planning to design a composite facade, contact our consultants right now.