Metal wall panels featured in Metal Architecture’s March 2018 issue.
3A Composites USA Inc.
3A Composites’ Alucobond PLUS naturAL Terra Series aluminum composite material (ACM) was inspired by iridescent stone. Six textured finishes are available: Arctic Frost, Clear Ice, Lava, Precast Grey, Sierra Sand and Terra Cotta. The 4-mm-thick Alucobond PLUS has two sheets of 0.02-inch aluminum thermobonded to a PLUS fire-resistant core. Alucobond PLUS wall panels have a flame-spread index less than 25 and smoke-developed index less than 450 (tested to ASTM E84).
CENTRIA
CENTRIA’s Intercept RZR panels are a rainscreen system with panels that can vary in size and shape. Sloped panel depths range from 1 3/8 inches to 4 inches. The panels are available for horizontal and vertical applications, and come with zinc or aluminum substrates. Aluminum panels are produced in lengths to 138 inches and widths to 48 inches. Zinc panels are produced in lengths to 120 inches and widths to 32 inches.
Englert Inc.
Englert’s H Series metal wall panels are offered in two profiles: H-12 and H-16. They can be used for horizontal and vertical applications. The H-12 panel has 12-inch coverage; the H-16 panel has 16-inch coverage. Both panels are 7/8-inch deep. They have ribs uniformly spaced at 4 inches on-center with fastening legs and concealed locks. H Series panels are coated with ULTRA-Cool, Kynar 500 paint finishes.
McElroy Metal
Also called shadow rib panels, McElroy Metal’s MSR concealed fastener wall panels are produced in standard 24-gauge Galvalume and optional 22-gauge Galvalume. MSR panels are 16 inches wide and 3 inches deep. They come in lengths to 40 feet. The metal wall panels come with Kynar coating, and meet testing requirements for air infiltration (ASTM E283), water penetration (ASTM E331) and acoustics (ASTM E90).
Morin Corp., a Kingspan Group company
Morin’s Matrix Series concealed-fastener rainscreen panels were inspired by technology. They come in four profiles and have common joints that allow profiles to be mixed. Smooth surfaces are standard and stucco-embossed textured surfaces are optional. They are installed horizontally or vertically, and come with extruded aluminum trims and MiterSeam corners. The panels are 12 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches deep. They’re produced in Galvalume, Zincalume, painted steel, aluminum, stainless steel, zinc and copper.
Petersen Aluminum Corp.
Petersen’s Precision Series Highline wall panels come in seven profiles with varying rib patterns and widths. They are 1 3/8 inches deep and feature deep shadow lines. They can also be perforated in aluminum. Highline panels are available 12 inches wide and 16 inches wide. No-clip and clip-fastened designs are offered. Panels are installed horizontally or vertically. They’re produced in aluminum (0.032-inch, 0.04-inch and 0.05-inch) and steel (24-gauge and 22-gauge), and come in 45 colors.
