ALUCOBOND® PLUS Gains Rainscreen Fire Safety Compliance

Davidson, NC - 3A Composites Americas has announced another exterior wall assembly achievement for ALUCOBOND® PLUS panels, by earning NFPA 285 compliance for fire safety.

The material passed NFPA 285 with mineral wool assembly testing and an air cavity gap between the façade and sheathing as wide as 7 inches.

”The successful NFPA 285 testing resulted in the largest air cavity spaces for a wall assembly incorporating mineral wool insulation and an ACM in my experience,” said Art Parker, principal fire protection engineer with engineering and consulting firm Jensen Hughes, . “Additional testing and analysis will allow for evaluating project wall assemblies with air cavity spaces potentially larger than tested.”

“Achieving this large cavity air gap wall assembly building code compliance for ALUCOBOND® PLUS is a significant breakthrough for maximizing aesthetic options without any compromise on the fire safety and façade performance,” said Mike Marushka, vice president of architecture sales, 3A Composites Americas. “The investment in testing and engineering analysis by 3A Composites Americas has provided validated solutions that address the specifics of the International Building Code (IBC), ensuring fire safety, durable wall performance, freedom of design and lower installation costs for complex façades.”

About ALUCOBOND, Manufactured by 3A Composites USA

3A Composites is a leading producer of materials for the metal facades market. Since 1969, the company has been developing, manufacturing and marketing high-quality aluminum composite panels, structural composite material, plastic sheets and lightweight foam boards for the architecture, visual communication and transport and commercial building industries.

The 3A Composites Americas headquarters is located in Davidson, North Carolina. Its U.S.-based
manufacturing facility is located in Benton, KY, where has been produced for over 50 years for use in the architectural and building cladding industries. For more information, visit www.alucobondUSA.com.