PaneLux® A1 solid aluminium panels are suitable for use as an external wall cladding material when incorporated into a compliant drained and ventilated façade system.

Suitable for projects seeking solid aluminium façade materials where aluminium composite panels are not preferred.

Suitable for buildings constructed in accordance with:

• NZS 3604:2011 Timber framed buildings
• NZS 3404:2009 Part 1 and NASH Standard Part 2:2019 for light steel framed buildings
• Specific engineering design (SED) in accordance with NZBC B1/VM1 by a Chartered Professional Engineer
• Suitable for buildings within the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 (Third Edition Amendment 10) for buildings with a risk score up to 20.
• Suitable for installation in all wind zones up to and including Extra High as defined in NZS 3604:2011.
• The façade system must incorporate a drained and ventilated cavity.
• In Extra High wind zones a rigid air barrier must be installed. In lower wind zones either a rigid air barrier or flexible building wrap may be used.
• Suitable for use in all exposure zones as defined in NZS 3604:2011. Additional consideration should be given to areas identified as adverse microclimates.
• Non combustible packers must be used where the cladding is installed within 1 m of the relevant boundary.
• PaneLux A1 panels do not contain polymer or composite core materials.

PaneLux® A1 Solid Aluminium cladding panels must be incorporated into a compliant façade system design and installed in accordance with the PaneLux A1 Design Guide and supporting technical literature.

• Installation must be carried out by suitably qualified installers experienced in ventilated façade cladding systems.
• Use of the system must remain within the scope limitations of NZBC Acceptable Solution E2/AS1 (Third Edition Amendment 10) for buildings with a risk score up to 20.
• Suitable for buildings in wind zones up to and including Extra High as defined in NZS 3604:2011.
• In Extra High wind zones a rigid air barrier must be installed. In lower wind zones either a rigid air barrier or flexible building wrap may be used.
• Suitable for use in all exposure zones as defined in NZS 3604:2011.
• In areas identified as adverse microclimates (refer NZS 3604:2011 Section 4.2.4) project specific design consideration may be required.
• Alternative carrier systems or fixing arrangements must be supported by project specific engineering design

PaneLux® A1 Solid Aluminium cladding panels, when incorporated into a compliant façade system and designed, installed and maintained in accordance with Mulford New Zealand technical literature and project specific engineering where required, may contribute to compliance with the following clauses of the New Zealand Building Code.

• Clause B1 Structure Performance B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3(a, h)
• Clause B2 Durability Performance B2.3.1(b)
• Clause C3 Fire Affecting Areas Beyond the Fire Source Performance C3.4(a) and C3.7(a)
• Clause E2 External Moisture Performance E2.3.2, E2.3.5, E2.3.7
• Clause F2 Hazardous Building Materials Performance F2.3.1

Supporting evidence includes material fire performance testing, façade system testing undertaken in accordance with AS/NZS 4284, and supporting technical documentation including the PaneLux A1 Design Guide and Processing & Technical Data Guide.

PaneLux® A1 Solid Aluminium panels are manufactured from 3003 H24 aluminium sheet and finished with a PVDF fluoropolymer coating applied using a continuous coil coating process. PVDF coatings have been widely used in architectural façade applications for several decades and are recognised for their resistance to UV exposure, weathering and atmospheric pollutants.

Solid aluminium façade panels have an established history of international use in commercial and residential cladding applications.

When incorporated into a compliant façade system and installed and maintained in accordance with Mulford New Zealand technical literature, PaneLux® A1 panels provide durable exterior cladding performance.

Solid aluminium façade systems are commonly used in ventilated façade applications where durability, fire performance and long term coating stability are required.

Mechanical Properties:

• Tensile strength: 145 to 195 MPa
• Elongation after fracture: approximately 5%
• Service temperature range: −50°C to +80°C

Coating Performance:

• PVDF coating system provides resistance to UV exposure and long term atmospheric weathering
• Resistance to acids, alkalis, solvents and salt spray demonstrated through coating performance testing
• Humidity resistance: 3000 hours at 96% relative humidity at 47°C
• PVDF coating applied using a continuous coil coating process ensuring uniform coating thickness and consistent coating adhesion

Durability:

• Coil coated PVDF finish provides resistance to abrasion and environmental exposure when installed and maintained in accordance with Mulford New Zealand technical literature

Warranty

• 15 year coating warranty for standard colours
• 20 year coating warranty for white panels