The Characteristics of ACM Panels
Much like everything else out there, architecture has been continuously evolving. There are a plethora of new trends in architecture and construction today that that did not exist a few decades ago. Aluminum Composite Panels also known as ACM panels OR ACP, are one of those novel things that are increasingly being employed in most modern construction projects. These panels are basically used for external cladding in most modern architecture, from a house to a commercial building.
They afford a high-performance exterior cladding that is both aesthetically appealing and functional. They are constructed using coated and surface-treated aluminum sheets, and a blend of polypropylene and polyethylene plastics, which itself is a novel material created through a series of complex processes. They come in a variety of colors to fit the user and environmental requirements. Let’s go over the defining characteristics of ACM panels.
Low Maintenance
An ACM panel serves as a high-quality coating that is extremely low maintenance compared to other available cladding material. This will save you in maintenance costs over the years, and if it’s a high rise commercial project, it offers substantial cost savings. Other cladding material may call for special maintenance over the years, given the rising pollution levels in major cities. ACM panels, however, only require a natural detergent mixed with water to clean them up.
Durability
ACM panels are known for their durability as they come with fluorocarbon coatings that make them resistant to extremely high temperatures, harsh weather, wear and tear, and pollution.
Light Weight
These panels are made up of high-quality plastic and blended with an aluminum alloy, which makes them lighter than most decorative material. The lightweight nature of this material facilitates construction and shortens the construction time to a great degree.
Easy to Produce
These panels can be conveniently and effortlessly cut, curved, tailored, and grooved into a variety of shapes. For example, they can be cut into right angles that can then match the complex design requirements of the construction project.
Fire Resistant
The aluminum that makes up the outer surface of the panels serves to protect the softer polyethylene material at the core. This aluminum material prevents heat conduction and meets the international standards for fire resistance.
Design Customization
Aluminum composite panels can be constructed keeping in mind the unique requirements of the customers. The ability to customize ACM panels makes them quite popular with customers.
Offers Environmental Protection
The surface layer stays intact, which bars any harm to the environment. In addition to this, most of the aluminum used in these panels is recycled, which means that they are sustainable, and aren’t as bad for the environment as panels made from other materials.
Structural Strength
Aluminum is known for its high strength and quality as a material. The aluminum in ACM panels greatly enhances the strength of aluminum, which allows it to withstand wind pressures, lightning, and high impact shocks.
Aesthetically Flat
Among
other things, the aesthetically flat surface of ACM panels makes them a
material that modern architects love to incorporate into their designs.
These
were some of the benefits of ACM panels. After having a look at their
strengths, you can see why architects prefer using this material in
their construction projects.