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NorthClad ACM
The building shown above features Citadel's Envelope 2000, which is an aluminum faced composite panel. The joints are created by routing and returning the panel edges around an extruded aluminum attachment system. Northshore sizes the panels on CNC equipment locally in order to assure the best possible alignment based on field conditions.
Northshore fabricates and installs systems from the following manufacturers:
Composite panels are typically fabricated and installed in one of the (2) principle rainscreen configurations.
The Substrate
- NorthClad's extrusion attachment system is engineered to provide superior wind uplift resistance and accommodate thermal expansion.
- Tested for air, water and structural per astm 283, 330, and 331.
- Made in the USA by union craftsmen.
- See our design guide for details and guide specs.
The Material
- Aluminum composite material (ACM) consists of 2 layers of aluminum, sandwiching a resin core.
- Fire rated cores are also available.
- Panels feature coil-coated Kynar paint, for a 20 year finish warranty.
- NorthClad Engineered panel systems utilizes ACM from Alpolic®, Reynobond®, Alcotex® and Citadel, allowing for a wide variety of standard color and natural metal finish choices.
- Acm provides a flat surface comparable to much thicker aluminum, at a more reasonable price. When you desire a larger panel modules or panels with greater impact resistance, aluminum composite material is the way to go.
The System
- ACM material is back routed to allow for bending and for interlocking extrusion attachment.
- Northclad Comp panels feature a pressure equalized rainscreen design.
Northclad AL Series Aluminum Panels
The AL™ Series:
The NorthClad AL™ Series is an extremely versatile panel. Availability is key, and with a standard set of 169 different panel sizes your design options are maximized.
Each panel size is available in 20 standard colors. Custom panel sizes and colors are also available at an additional cost.
Superior Design Flexibility:
Traditional modular composite panel systems have historically been designed with custom dimensions making them very expensive to manufacture and install.
NorthClad’s AL™ standard panel system is available in square or rectangular modules. Combined with a superior flashing system, the result is a sophisticated modular look for a fraction of the cost of a custom system.
High Performance:
Based on .050 aluminum, the most widely used material in a wide variety of colors with a proven PDVF (Minimum 70% Kynar®/Hylar® Resins) paint system. Thicker is better in metal because weight will control flatness and minimize “oil canning”.
Low Cost Investment:
The most significant factors in the cost of a modular panel system are the initial and long-term cost of the material, and the cost of the installation. NorthClad’s AL™ standard panel systems are ideal for a functional, yet versatile vented rain screen design.
With excellent resistance to extreme weather conditions, the AL™ standard panel system will perform for many years and provide a significant return on investment.
Features Overview:
- AL™ Series: Standard and Custom options
- Precision fabricated modular design
- PVDF (Kynar®/Hylar®) paint for long term color retention
- Aluminum will never rust
- Fully tested for air, water and structural performance
- Very Flat surface without visible sealant in the reveals
- Vented rainscreen design for the health of your building
- Proven sheet metal details and design at openings and transitions
- Installation is quick and easy
- 20 year paint finish warranty
Northclad EF Plate Rainscreens
Plate aluminum rainscreens consist typically of open joint, .125 aluminum panels, installed over an airspace and waterproofing.These systems are installed with exposed fasteners, which can be selected so that they blend in or so that they provide colorful accents. The cost advantage over formed aluminum panels or composites is primarily due to the lack of a routing and bending step.
Northshore still keeps field fabrication to a minimum with CNC fabrication of predrilled holes and pre-measured pieces, which can provide a very sharp, artistic look.
