{"id":601,"date":"2021-07-01T06:51:32","date_gmt":"2021-07-01T06:51:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/networkarchitecturalwp.com\/?p=601"},"modified":"2024-07-22T12:18:13","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T02:18:13","slug":"architectural-supplier-business-puts-cladding-to-the-blowtorch-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.networkarchitectural.com.au\/wp\/alpolic\/architectural-supplier-business-puts-cladding-to-the-blowtorch-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Architectural supplier business puts cladding to the blowtorch test"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today Network Architectural, the Australian distributor of high-quality architectural cladding solutions, issued a challenge to insurers and government departments and agencies to take a closer look at one of our industry\u2019s most pressing safety challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s clear that some in the insurance industry have been steering Australian architects and designers towards a single class of cladding (solid aluminium) because they\u2019ve missed the science. They\u2019ve mistakenly ascribed higher fire risk to all composite panels, rather than to the polyethylene core material of some composite panels which is the real risk factor,\u201d said Clint Gavin, Network\u2019s National Sales Manager.<\/p>\n

For example, ALPOLIC\u2122 NC (manufactured by ALPOLIC\u2122 by Mitsubishi Chemical Infratec Co., Ltd in Japan) is a non-combustible mineral core (zero PE) cladding which has outperformed 3mm Solid Aluminium in NATA-accredited AS5113 Large Scale Fire Tests.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll never sell 3mm solid aluminium cladding\u201d<\/h4>\n

Network Architectural is a strong proponent of the chain of responsibility and the duty of care it owes to people who are buying buildings, working in them and living in them.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe so strongly in ALPOLIC\u2122 that we\u2019ve knocked back many offers for us to distribute branded 3mm solid aluminium cladding,\u201d said Clint. \u201cWe know it’s a hot topic and there are still some doubters. That\u2019s why we put both products to the Blowtorch Test\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Scientific evidence is clear<\/h4>\n

Network Architectural had full confidence that this blowtorch test would demonstrate how the two products perform under extreme heat, having witnessed how solid aluminium performed in NATA Lab AS5113 tests, and given the team had already seen evidence that ALPOLIC\u2122 NC is safer under these conditions.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been an open \u2018secret\u2019 in the industry for some time that solid aluminium has some highly- concerning performance characteristics under extreme heat and flame.<\/p>\n

Specifically, the results of all large scale wall tests performed in Australia and around the world, reveal that when solid aluminium cladding is subjected to extreme heat, large chunks of flaming and molten aluminium are seen to fall to the ground.<\/p>\n

Network Architectural is issuing a challenge to all promoters and distributors of 3mm solid aluminium cladding in Australia to do the right thing and release their AS5113 Full Scale Fire test results without delay.<\/p>\n

ALPOLIC\u2122 NC fire safe cladding option and its fire-resistant aluminium counterpart , ALPOLIC\u2122 FR, are backed by a 20-year full replacement warranty from manufacturing giant ALPOLIC\u2122 by Mitsubishi Chemical Infratec Co., Ltd.<\/p>\n

As well as its superior performance under high temperatures and fire conditions, ALPOLIC cladding is known for lower maintenance, lack of oil canning effect, and proven results under Australian conditions over 35 years. With monthly shipments from Japan, Australian architects and designers can be assured that ALPOLIC\u2122 by ALPOLIC\u2122 by Mitsubishi Chemical Infratec Co., Ltd not only performs better but that it will be available on time when needed on site.<\/p>\n

Network Architectural is the exclusive Australian distributor of high-quality architectural solutions including ALPOLIC\u2122 NC, ALPOLIC\u2122 FR, Fibreclad, Prodema, and Durlum Metal Ceilings. www.networkarchitectural.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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