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Hurricane Resistant Façade Panels
A lightweight composite curtain wall panel that can withstand airborne debris impacting at 35 mph and wind speeds of 130 mph.
One hurricane resistant facade panel combines a lightweight and flexible aluminum composite wall panel with a layer of Kevlar (a high-strength proprietary polyamide fabric) to form an impact resistant wall panel capable of withstanding projectiles and winds of a category 3 hurricane. The panel consists of a polyethylene and Kevlar core encased in an aluminum skin. It is most often used in curtain wall applications as cladding installed over steel studs without the use of sheathing because the panels can create a water impervious barrier.
Panels are special ordered in minimum quantities and can be manufactured to specific designs. Several color finishes are available for the aluminum skin, and the option of dry or wet seal is available.
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One product, Reynobond hurricane panels, has been tested to small and large projectile hurricane standards. Results indicate that the panels are rated to perform in a category 3 hurricane.
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The product can be installed directly over steel stud framing, and doesn’t require other backer materials. It is available in lengths from 48 inches to 243 inches and widths of 50 inches and 62 inches. Panels are custom ordered in minimum quantities.
Reynobond hurricane panels range in cost from $25 to $35 dollars per square foot, dependent on finish.
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Alcoa's panel has passed testing standards set forth by the Miami-Dade County Building code at the Hurricane Testing Laboratory and is awaiting approval by Miami-Dade County. Panel use is not restricted by the 2003 International Building Code (IBC).
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Panels are installed directly to steel stud framing in either dry or wet seal fashion, depending upon customer request.
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