Architecks

Origin

Korea

Product Introduction

ARCHITECKS® is an aluminum composite material for exterior wall cladding for new construction or renovation in commercial, industrial and similar applications.

ARCHITECKS as an exterior renovation becomes more common across all over the world, architects, contractors and subcontractors are learning more about its requirements for success. These thermally efficient, acoustical materials are excellent choices for both the retrofit and new construction markets.

Along with its elegant look and durability, ARCHITECKS aluminum composite material is UL labeled, making it ideal for use in health care facilities, offices, hotels, retail or commercial buildings and places where surfaces require decorative protection from daily abuse.

Applications

Features

- Various Color Choice
Customer can choose various color patterns from the color chart. It means designers, builders can make building various functional design patterns and colors.

- Flatness
Double composite structure of Architecks can keep levelness of the panels.

- Easy Fabrication
Architecks can be bent, cut, drilled, punched, stamped and easily shaped into complex shapes. Easy installation as well as fabrication can shorten  time periods of construction and save costs.

- Light Weight
Less than 1/2~1/3 weight of same size of other metal panels, it means reducing building load stress as well as easy handling of  the material.

- PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) Surface
Architecks is using Kynar 500 paints which provides excellent durability and color retention, superb adhesion and flexibility, outstanding chemical and abrasion resistance to meet the requirements AAMA specification.

Precaution

- Fabrication and Installation
It is recommended to install the panels in the same direction in case of metallic colors, if not, there will be color reflection differences. To avoid these problems, we print arrow marking on protect film and back side of the panels.

- Installation
It is recommended to use paper tape which has little solvent elements during the installation. Strong solvent elements can make chemical reaction with PVDF painted on the surface of the panel

- Removal of Protective Film
It is recommended to take off the protect film as soon as after the installation. It may occur the glue elements of the protect film can remain on the panel.

- Cleaning and Maintenance
It is recommended to use a soft cloth dipped in lukewarm water(20~30°C) mixed a neutral detergent or  little soap. It may occur surface scratches on the panel with sharp figure of cleaning tools

- Storage
It is recommended to put the panels parallel. Do not place the panels horizontally, it may cause to bend of the panel.

Specification

- Structure of ARCHITECKS® Panel
ARCHITECKS is consists with two skin aluminum sheet(0.02") and porous polyethylene core material(0.12"). It's structure can guarantee thermal insulation and excellent sound proofing characteristics.

NO. MATERIAL THICKNESS (mm) 1 Protective Film with Logo - 2 Primer 5 ~ 10 µm 3 PVDF Paint 20 ~ 25 µm 4 Adhesive Treatment 5 ~ 10 µm 5 Aluminum 0.3 ~ 1.0 mm 6 Core (PE) 3 mm 7 Aluminum 0.3 ~ 1.0 mm 8 Adhesive Treatment 5 ~ 10 µm 9 Service Coating -

Standard Color Chart

- Metallic Color

- Solid Color