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Aluminium cladding architectural case studies to spark your creativity and inspire your next project.
| Cladding Material | Material Cost (per sq ft) | Total Installed Cost (per sq ft) | Lifespan | Weather Resistance | Installation Difficulty |
| Aluminum Cladding (XtraMetal) | $8 – $25 | $15 – $40 | 40 – 50+ Years | Excellent. Will not rust or corrode. Highly resistant to moisture, UV rays, and temperature changes. PVDF coating ensures color retention for 20+ years. Not ideal for high-impact zones (can dent). | Low to Medium. Lightweight panels and systemized installation (like Click-System) significantly reduce labor time and complexity. Does not require specialized heavy machinery. |
| Wood Cladding | $5 – $15 | $10 – $30 | 15 – 30 Years (with high maintenance) | Poor to Medium. Susceptible to rot, pests (termites), and moisture damage. Requires regular sealing, staining, or painting to maintain appearance and durability. Poor fire resistance unless specially treated. | Medium. Requires skilled carpentry for precise cutting and fitting. Material weight is moderate. Proper sealing and finishing are critical and time-consuming. |
| Vinyl Siding (PVC) | $2 – $7 | $4 – $12 | 20 – 40 Years | Medium. Waterproof, but can become brittle and crack in extreme cold or from physical impact. Colors can fade over time due to UV exposure. Can warp in high heat. | Low. Very lightweight and easy to cut and install. A popular choice for DIY projects. However, achieving a professional, seamless look can be challenging. |
| Fiber Cement | $4 – $12 | $8 – $20 | 50+ Years | Very Good. Highly resistant to rot, pests, fire, and moisture. Holds paint well. Can be prone to chipping or cracking upon sharp impact. | High. Very heavy and brittle. Requires special cutting tools (diamond blades) and careful handling. Installation is labor-intensive and typically requires a larger crew. |
| Brick Veneer | $6 – $15 | $20 – $50+ | 100+ Years | Excellent. Impervious to rot, pests, and fire. Provides excellent thermal mass and sound insulation. Mortar joints may require re-pointing after several decades. | Very High. Labor-intensive and requires highly skilled masons for proper installation, including foundations, wall ties, and mortar work. Slowest installation process. |
| Steel Cladding | $6 – $16 | $12 – $30 | 40 – 70 Years | Good to Very Good. Very strong and impact-resistant. However, if the protective coating is scratched, it is susceptible to rust. Heavier than aluminum. | Medium to High. Heavier than aluminum, requiring more robust framing and handling. Installation is similar to aluminum but requires more effort due to weight. |
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A PVDF coating technology ensures that rainwater naturally cleans the surface, reducing the need for frequent maintenance and minimizing risks associated with high-altitude cleaning.
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Rigorously tested to withstand 12-level typhoon simulations, the panels feature a secure edge-locking design to ensure stability in high-wind areas.
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Xtrametal is here with more than 50+ large-scale public building facade system design and project evaluation experience. Metal cladding walls, aluminum louver facades, aluminum exterior wall decorative panels, 3D facade decorative panels, etc., can all be modularly installed and are widely used in exterior wall construction projects such as supermarkets, airports, hotels, stations, apartments, etc.
Our dedicated team is ready to assist with technical specifications, samples, and project consultations.
An extensive palette of colors, unique finishes like wood-grain and metallic, and custom shaping capabilities.
Our products meet rigorous building codes and fire-safety standards for your peace of mind.
Resistant to corrosion, UV rays, and extreme weather, ensuring a long-lasting, pristine facade.
Please send us a detailed inquiry and drawing. Include specifics such as size, layout, dimensions, color, material, and finish that you want for your project.
We will quote for you within 24 hours ! We have 400+ sale teams in designing and manufacturing for you .
After sending us your design and specifics, our sales team and engineers will offer 2-3 product solutions depending on your design and budget, subject to final approval.
As soon as you approves, a contract shall be signed. From here, the customization and manufacturing process begin.And our sales people would send you pictures of the production process and the finished product.
When your order completed and was packed, we would organize to load containers and shipping to your port .Even delivery to your warehouse.
XtraMetal has been in building product manufacturing for 32 years and we have encountered all kinds of problems, here are the most important concerns of our customers before closing the deal.
Step – by – Step Solution:
1. Material Prep: Use 3003 – H24/H14 aluminum (8% – 12% elongation rate) instead of 1100 series.
2. Tool Setup: Maintain 4x material thickness as minimum bending radius (e.g., 3mm sheet → 12mm radius).
3. Stress Relief: Apply V – grooving to 2/3 material depth before bending for 3mm+ thick panels.
Critical Note: Avoid cold bending after anodizing – perform forming before surface treatment.
Technical Guidance:
– Safe Open Area: ≤30% for 3mm panels (40% max with 2.5mm min residual thickness).
– Pattern Design: Hexagonal holes provide 18% higher stiffness vs. circular holes at equal open rates.
– Load Test: Panels must pass 1.5kPa wind load test per EN 13830 after perforation.
Case Example: 2.5mm 5052 – H32 with 6mm round holes at 15mm spacing (22% open) achieved 2.8kPa tested capacity.
1. Batch Control: Use aluminum coils from same melt batch (verify alloy certificate: Cu≤0.1%, Fe≤0.7%).
2. Spray Parameters: Maintain 70%±5% booth humidity with 23°C±2°C temperature during coating.
3. Color Matching: Spectrophotometer tolerance ΔE≤1.0 NBS under D65 light source.
Field Fix: For installed panels with ΔE>2.0, apply matching PVDF touch – up paint (85% opacity) with 200μm overlap.
We provide a 6063-T5 aluminum alloy keel system (load-bearing capacity ≥200kg/m²), with a matching hanging system that has
passed a 500,000-cycle fatigue test. Keel systems can be selected based on the installation method.
We provide four-layer protective packaging: PE film + bubble wrap + custom wooden pallets + corner protection sleeves, controlling
damage rates to within 0.3%.
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