MCM clears fire code testing for enhanced safety

by Christopher Brinckerhoff | November 30, 2023 2:28 pm

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3A Composites USA Inc., based in Davidson, N.C., announced the company’s ALUCOBOND PLUS metal composite material (MCM) and ALUCOBOND FaceFastened wall system passed third party NFPA 285 testing on a wood-framed assembly, which is commonly used in low rise multi-family and mixed-use projects. Also, the system can be used on steel stud construction and mass wall assemblies.

Additionally, ALUCOBOND PLUS MCM panels installed using the ALUCOBOND FaceFastened wall system are compliant with standards set by the International Building Codes (ICC-IBC).

“The NFPA 285 approval for the FaceFastened system further proves that ALUCOBOND PLUS meets and exceeds the ICC-IBC standards for fire performance, positively contributing to the safety of future occupants,” says Thomas Rogers, technical lead at 3A Composites.

“These test results demonstrate our commitment to 3A Composites’ core values of continuous improvement, drive and customer focus,” says Nick Scheib, general manager of the architectural division at 3A Composites. “We are dedicated to providing industry-leading innovations that perform to the highest safety standards while also enabling architects and builders to deliver eye-catching, on-trend designs.”

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