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Environmental / Recycling
ALCAN was one of the first companies to develop its own Environmental Management
System which is regularly reviewed by independent auditors. They have successfully
achieved certification according to EN ISO 14001 standards.
During the life cycle of ALUCOBOND® composite panels, no substances containing CFC are set free at any time. The core material does not contain any nitrogen, chlorine or sulphur. Therefore, selecting ALUCOBOND® for projects which require environmental-friendly materials is literally a natural choice.
ALUCOBOND® is fully recyclable, i.e.. both the core material and the aluminium cover sheets are recycled and can be used in the production of new material.
Life Cycle
During decades of use in a rear-ventilated cladding system, ALUCOBOND® protects the building from weathering and the harmful effects caused by industrial and environmental pollution.
Advantages:
- Lower maintenance costs
- Long-term preservation of the building structure
An external cladding system using ALUCOBOND®, acts as a barrier against solar radiation. The ventilated space between the ALUCOBOND® and the wall or the thermal insulation (in climates which require additional insulation material) reduces the heat transmission.
Advantages:
- In winter: savings in heating cost;
- In summer; savings in air conditioning cost
The rear-ventilated cladding system protects the wall of the building from high
and rapid temperature fluctuations.
Advantages:
- Reduction of thermal expansion/contraction
- Reduction in crack formation
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