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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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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Aluminium cladding offers numerous benefits in terms of design flexibility. With this material, you’ve the opportunity to create a unique and eye-catching look for your building. The finishes available include brushed, polished, anodized, and powder-coated, allowing you to achieve the desired aesthetic effect.
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Aluminium cladding offers numerous benefits in terms of design flexibility. With this material, you’ve the opportunity to create a unique and eye-catching look for your building. The finishes available include brushed, polished, anodized, and powder-coated, allowing you to achieve the desired aesthetic effect.
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.
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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.
Data – Driven Guidelines:
– Hole diameter: 3–10mm (smaller holes enhance rigidity)
– Open area ratio: 15%–35% (exceeding 40% reduces load capacity by 30%)
– Material thickness: 2–4mm aluminum sheets (3mm recommended for heights >6m)
Always conduct wind load simulations for projects in typhoon – prone regions.
Critical Process Steps:
1. CNC punching (±0.2mm tolerance) for standard circular patterns
2. Laser cutting for custom shapes (minimum 1mm hole spacing)
3. Deburring with automated abrasive brushing
Note: Avoid manual drilling for patterns exceeding 50 holes/m² to prevent warping.
Solution Checklist:
✔️ 15° minimum drainage slope design
✔️ Backside hydrophobic coating (contact angle >110°)
✔️ 3mm gap between panel and substructure
⚠️ Sealant – free installation to allow airflow and drainage (silicone traps debris).
All of our aluminum plate products strictly adhere to the national standard GB/T 23443-2009 “Aluminum Single Panels for
Architectural Decoration”, ensuring key performance indicators such as tensile strength ≥150MPa and coating thickness ≥25μm meet
the requirements.
Compared to stone, aluminum can reduce comprehensive costs by 40%-60%, with a unit weight of only 8-12kg/m² (stone ≥30kg/m²).
Compared to glass curtain walls, it enhances wind pressure resistance by 1.2 times, and maintenance costs are reduced by 70%.
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