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ALUCOBOND A2 Cladding System
Description

ALUCOBOND A2 is a composite panel consisting of two aluminium cover sheets and a mineral-filled core. The superb properties of this material boost one’s inspiration and offer architecture a whole new range of solutions. For projects ranging from private homes, to public buildings, a corporate headquarter and offices, or a trading or industrial complex, ALUCOBOND A2 is the suitable solution.

Alucobond A2 has an enhanced FR core that further limits combustibility and is suitable for buildings that require a higher levels of fire resistance. Alucobond A2 has all the benefits and range of colours as Alucobond Plus. ALUCOBOND A2 perfectly adapts to the contours of the buildings forming complex, flowing elements. It is the combination of formability, flatness, stability and weather resistance that characterizes this material. Due to its composite structure, ALUCOBOND A2 can take on many different shapes. It is almost like a different skin wrapping the building structure. Its perfect formability does not affect its stability and flatness. The high rigidity of the panel remains.

Key Features
  • Low cost for substructures and fasteners, smooth handling on site
  • Unlimited planning and design
  • Supplied and ready to install
  • No additional sound damping needed
  • Simple processing using conventional tools
Scope of Use

Alucobond A2 has an enhanced FR core that further limits combustibility and is suitable for buildings that require higher levels of fire resistance.

Due to its composite structure,;ALUCOBOND A2 can take on many different shapes. ALUCOBONDA2;perfectly adapts to the contours of the buildings forming complex, flowing elements.

Suitable for:

  • Residential
  • Public buildings
  • Offices & corporate headquarters
  • Trade & industrial complexes
Limitations on Use
  • Refer to BRANZ Appraisal 528 (2024) 
Statement of Building Code Compliance

The Building Agency Alucobond® Cladding System, if designed, used, installed and maintained in accordance with the statements and conditions with the BRANZ Appraisal 528, will meet or contribute to meeting the following provisions of the NZBC:

  • Clause B1 STRUCTURE: Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2 and B1.3.4. The Building Agency Alucobond® Cladding System meets the requirements for loads arising from self-weight, earthquake, wind, impact and creep [i.e. B1.3.3 (a), (f), (h), (j) and (q)].
  • Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (b) 15 years. The Building Agency Alucobond® Cladding System meets this requirement.
  • Clause C3 FIRE AFFECTING AREAS BEYOND THE FIRE SOURCE: Performance C3.5 The Building Agency Alucobond® Cladding System can contribute to meeting this requirement.
  • Clause E2 EXTERNAL MOISTURE: Performance E2.3.2. The Building Agency Alucobond® Cladding System meets this requirement.
  • Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1. The Building Agency Alucobond® Cladding System meets this requirement.
In-Service History

ALUCOBOND® is the world market leader for aluminium composite panels. Since the introduction on the market in 1969, our panels have been used above all in architecture and for corporate identity programmes, particularly for façades, wall and roof cladding. The panels are on the one hand outstanding due to their extreme evenness and rigidity, on the other hand they offer excellent formability with simple fabrication techniques.

Other Performance Attributes
  • Vibration-damping — no additional sound damping is needed
BRANZ Appraised
BRANZ Appraised
Documents
BRANZ Appraisal

528 (2024)

Environmental Product Declaration — EPD

EPD-GDA-2019132-IBG1-EN

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