ALPOLIC/fr is a fire-resistant panel composed of two thin panels of aluminum laminated to either side of a mineral-filled thermoplastic core. The aluminum surfaces have been coil-coated before bonding with an advanced Lumiflon® FEVE resin in a variety of finishes and colors, supplied by Sherwin -Williams Coil Coating. We also offer fire-resistant materials in our HD heavy-duty series and natural metal MCM composites.
Why ALPOLIC/fr - Fire safety is important for any building project, and a fire-resistant panel is typically required in buildings that exceed a minimum height as specified by applicable codes. ALPOLIC/fr is one of the most advanced fire-resistant materials available and is IBC-listed to ensure compliance with many fire codes worldwide. Offered in an extensive choice of attractive options, this affordable material is one of the most popular choices for exterior fire-resistant cladding, seen in many landmark projects around the globe.
Using ALPOLIC/fr - ALPOLIC/fr sets the industry standard for fire safety while offering the same finish choices and ease of fabrication as our standard ALPOLIC/PE panels. Stock ALPOLIC/fr panels are 4mm thick and available in widths of 50″ and 62″ and lengths of 146″ and 196″. Custom lengths and thickness are also available. A wide range of stock colors are available for immediate delivery, with unlimited possibilities for custom color matching. We also offer metallic, mica, prismatic and multi-color finishes; stone and timber effects; decorative metal finishes; natural metals; and anodized aluminum.
These panels offer the rigidity of heavy-gauge sheet metal in a lightweight material that’s easy to fabricate using ordinary wood and metalworking tools. They accommodate virtually any architectural fastening system, and are perfect for curtain wall façades, rainscreen systems and other architectural cladding applications that require use of a fire-resistant panel. With all the versatility of our classic polyethylene core panels, ALPOLIC/fr panels deliver exceptional flatness, vibration damping, durability and ease of maintenance to realize your architectural vision beautifully. Browse our project pages for examples and inspiration for using this remarkable composite material.
Reference projects
Ryerson University Student Learning Centre
Designed by Snøhetta, the glass planes that form the building’s skin have been compared to a gemstone. The triple glazing incorporates complex frit patterns to control solar heat gain and glare while adding interest to the natural interior lighting. From outside, these patterns create a dynamic sheen that enhances the building’s gem-like appearance.
At the corner entrance, the gem is 'fractured.' Here, the glass walls give way to multi-angled soffits composed of three-dimensional, faceted Alpolic panels in prismatic blue. These panels evoke a molecular crystalline lattice as it might appear under a powerful microscope – an apt metaphor for the exploration and discovery that takes place inside. This structural theme continues through the main entryway as the prismatic blue crystals create a domed ceiling above a two-story atrium that serves as a lobby, amphitheater and skybridge portal to the existing library.
One of the largest public hospitals in the nation, and the largest public healthcare project in the country ever to be built in one phase , the new Parkland Hospital in Dallas opened to patients in 2015. This AIA award-winning, LEED Gold certified building doubles the size of the old facility. It incorporates the most advanced design features to serve the clinical and human needs of practitioners, patients and visitors. As a complement to the extensive glazing, the hospital features almost 200,000 square feet of ALPOLIC/fr aluminum composite material, most of it used in an NFPA 285-compliant fire-resistant wall system. It's a gasketed design that requires virtually no maintenance - an important consideration in a 50-year building. ALPOLIC ACM is also used in awnings and soffits as large as 200 by 200 feet and as high as the 10th floor, as well as in mullions and other details.
Ralph S. O'Connor Recreation Center at Johns Hopkins University
The Ralph S. O'Connor Recreation Center of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore Maryland recently was renovated with ALPOLIC Quartz zinc finish canvases over most of the contemporary design of the building, with key accents being shown with the ALPOLIC Anthra black zinc finish. This project spanned three sides of the new renovation, including an angled canopy above the main entryway and a small vestibule area at the entrance.
