Aluminum wall cladding systems provide a modern aesthetic to commercial buildings. Specifying factory-applied, durable finishes to meet a project’s climate and performance needs allows the property to maintain its intended look with minimal maintenance of its cladding.
High-performance, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) resin-based coatings can be selected in nearly any conceivable color or combination. Anodized finishes provide the highest performance, but in a narrower range of hues. A better understanding of these finishes will help minimize color variation, meet performance requirements, select a finishing partner, and achieve the desired result of the installed work.
In her latest article for The Construction Specifier, Tammy Schroeder, LEED GA, explores the multiple finish options available in the market for aluminum wall cladding systems.
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