Description

ALPOLIC™ NC is intended for use as part of an external cladding system, as an internal wall and ceiling lining including wet areas, and eaves lining.

ALPOLIC™ NC is a 4.0mm thick aluminium composite material (ACM*). It has a 3.0mm non‐combustible mineral core, sandwiched between two skins of 0.5mm thick aluminium metal facings.

The topside surface is finished with Lumiflon™ based fluoropolymer coating as standard, and the backside is finished with a thin polyester coating (wash coating) or a service coating. Finishes are available in Solid, Metallic, Sparkling, Prismatic colours and Patterns. ALPOLIC™ NC is available in panels of:

• Thickness: 4.0mm
• Width: 914mm – 1620mm
• Length: 1800mm – 7200mm

Note: Aluminium composite material (ACM) is also commonly referred to as aluminium composite panels (ACP).

Scope

1. ALPOLIC™ NC is certified for use as part of an external wall cladding system on buildings:

• a. within the scope of the NZBC acceptable solution E2/AS1 para 1.1, for wind zones up to and including “Extra High” (as defined by NZS 3604:2011), or calculated design wind pressure (ULS) of 2.50 kPa, provided:
  • i. when used in conjunction with a drained and ventilated system with a building underlay that meets the performance characteristics of table 23, E2/AS1 and has an air resistance greater than 0.1 MNs/m3, and
  • ii. where located in wind zone Extra High or with design wind pressure is greater than 1.55 kPa a rigid air barrier is used, and
• b. buildings outside the scope of E2/AS1 provided compliance with E2 External moisture E2.3.2, and E2.3.7 is established by specific engineering design, and
• c. for multi‐level buildings with a building height >25m (when used as part of a C/AS2 compliant external wall cladding system)
• d. Located:
  • i. anywhere with respect to a relevant boundary, and
  • ii. in all exposure zones (except for microclimates) as defined in NZS 3604:2011.

Metal flashings and stainless‐steel fixings complying with table 7 and table 20 of E2/AS1 must be used.

2. ALPOLIC™ NC is certified for use as an internal lining, including wet areas when used as part of a system which achieves E3 compliance.

3. Where ALPOLIC™ NC is fabricated and or folded to be part of a cladding or lining system:

• a. it shall be in accordance with the product specifications and properties and details in the referenced documents, and
• b. compliance of the complete wall cladding system or lining system is not within the scope of this certification.

NOTE: Together, items 3,4,5 and 6 define scope of use.

Reference Documents:

• ALPOLIC™ NC‐A1 Processing Guide, 202407
• ALPOLIC™ NC Recommended Installation Guide, Rev. 1.8