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Materials that hold their look.
A short guide to ACM, ACP and the finishes we work with, written for architects, contractors and owners.
ACM vs ACP: the same product
ACM (aluminum composite material) and ACP (aluminum composite panel) are two names for the same type of product: two thin aluminum sheets bonded to a core. ACM is the term more common in architecture and ACP is common in the trade, but a specification for either one is asking for the same family of panels.
What to specify
- Panel thickness and core type
- Finish and color, including any custom match
- Fabrication method: routed and folded, flat, perforated or dimensional
- Fastening and mounting system
- Applicable building code and fire requirements for your project
Requirements differ by building and jurisdiction. We help you select panels and systems that fit the design and the applicable requirements, and we confirm details with the manufacturer and the design team.
Options
Panel types and finishes.
Selection depends on the building, the budget and the design intent.
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ACM / ACP
Two aluminum skins bonded to a core. Light, flat, easy to route and fold.
Facades, canopies, columns, soffits, signage structures - 02
Fire-rated (FR) core
Mineral-filled core used where the building code calls for it.
Where code or the project requires it - 03
Perforated ACM
Panels with patterned openings for light, air and texture.
Screens, accents, parapets, graphic facades - 04
Wood-look finishes
Wood grain printed or coated on aluminum for warmth without wood's upkeep.
Entrances, accent walls, interiors, 3D relief - 05
Solid aluminum plate
A thicker single-sheet alternative where extra rigidity is needed.
High-impact areas, special details