Picking the right outside finish for big jobs that cross borders is never easy. Owners and designers want the rich, friendly look of real timber, but the material still has to pass tough fire tests, shrug off years of sun and rain, and stay nice with almost no work. Plain aluminum looks cold and cheap. Regular WPC boards often fade, swell, or catch fire too easily. That’s the exact problem ALumverde was made to fix.
We build decking, wall panels, and hollow sections that start life as solid aluminum and end up looking and feeling like natural wood. A thick protective skin gets pressed onto the metal while everything is hot, so the two parts become one piece that won’t peel or crack.
ALumverde: The Fusion of Aluminum Strength and Natural Aesthetic
ALumverde is more than a single board or profile. It’s a whole way of building that turns hard metal into something people actually like to touch. From the start, the goal has been to give architects the freedom to design warm, inviting spaces without worrying about safety or how long the finish will last.
The Core Technology: Surlyn Resin Co-extrusion
What really sets ALumverde apart is how we put it together. We begin with a clean 6063-T5 aluminum core – the same alloy used in a lot of curtain-wall systems. Right after the metal comes out of the die, we coat it with a thin, green glue film. Then the Surlyn resin – the tough, clear cover you see on golf balls – gets squeezed on under heat and pressure. The two layers lock together for good.
That process gives a deep, three-dimensional wood grain you can run your hand across and swear it’s real timber. At the same time, the board stays straight, light, and completely fireproof. Regular WPC can’t match that kind of UV protection or low water pickup.
Superior Performance Attributes for Global Projects
Jobs all over the world keep coming back to three things when they pick ALumverde.
Safety and Stability
Every piece carries a true Class A fire rating under ASTM E84. On high-rise towers in Hong Kong or Dubai, that rating often means the difference between getting the job signed off and having to change the whole façade. The double-wall shape inside most profiles adds real backbone. Our tubes, for example, can run six full meters with almost no twist and barely grow when the temperature swings forty degrees in a single day.
Durability and Weather Resistance
The outer Surlyn Armor laughs at strong sun and salt air. The panels maintain their fresh appearance even after years of harsh exposure. The color doesn’t chalk, the grain doesn’t lift, and the surface never cracks like powder-coated aluminum sometimes does after a couple of hot seasons.
Thermal Comfort
On a blazing afternoon, the top of an ALumverde Aluminum Co-extrusion decking can stay up to 30 % cooler than dark WPC or plain metal. Kids and barefoot guests notice the difference right away, and so do the owners when they get the feedback.
Step-by-Step Selection: Matching ALumverde Profiles to Project Needs
We keep the range simple so you can find the right piece fast.
For Outdoor Flooring: ALumverde Aluminum Co-extrusion Decking Solutions
Great for rooftop terraces, pool decks, and especially high-rise balconies where fire rules are strict.
Water runs straight through the hidden channels and off the edge. After a tropical downpour, the floor is dry again in minutes, and the grip stays good even when it’s wet.
- Bi-Color Decking
Two colors on one board. If the client changes their mind halfway through the job, the crew just flips the planks – no new material, no delay.
For Vertical Facades: ALumverde Aluminum Co-extrusion Cladding Profiles
Turns big blank walls into something warm and alive while keeping the same fire rating as the rest of the building.
Overlapping boards that catch light and shadow beautifully. Works on soffits or full-height walls.
- Slat Cladding
Clean horizontal or vertical lines with real depth in the grain. The AC-WP18 in teak color just finished a beachside house renovation in New Zealand, and the owner loves how it feels under hand.
Beyond Standard: Leveraging ALumverde Customized Services
When the drawings ask for something we don’t keep in stock, we’re happy to make it. Small changes in the resin mix let us dial in lighter or darker grain, heavier or finer texture. After the board comes out of the line, we can sand the face deeper for a rough-sawn feel or leave it lighter for a smooth, brushed look. The end result is an Ultra-Realistic 3D Wood Grain that fools even old carpenters.
We carry every clip, bracket, and screw you’ll need, and our engineers will run the numbers or draw the details so the job goes together fast and passes inspection the first time. Plus, the aluminum itself is 80 % recycled, so the green points add up without extra cost.
FAQ
Q: What is the primary difference between ALumverde and WPC?
A: ALumverde has a real fireproof aluminum core under the Surlyn skin. That gives proper Class A fire performance, almost no water pickup, and colors that stay rich for decades – things regular WPC simply can’t do.
Q: Which ALumverde Aluminum Co-extrusion decking profile is recommended for managing rainwater?
A: LuxeFlow Decking. The built-in channels move water away fast and keep the surface dry.
Q: Does ALumverde offer a high degree of customization?
A: Yes. We can tweak colors, grain depth, and surface feel – even sand the face heavier or lighter after extrusion to hit exactly the look the designer wants.
Q: Is ALumverde material safe for high-rise facade applications?
A: Absolutely. Everything we make is Class A fire-rated and built on the same fireproof aluminum core, so it meets the strictest tall-building codes around the world.