Fire retardant material consisting of a non- aluminium core with an aluminium cladding are called aluminium composite fire retardant panels. Aluminium composite panels must be considered at the building planning stage so that they can be installed in the construction phase. The purpose of fire retardant panels is to reduce the risk of fire especially in thickly populated buildings for example an auditorium, a cinema an office building or even houses and apartment buildings.

Even though architects and building construction companies are bound to follow certain regulations that prevent fire hazards and some buildings are also armed with fire safety equipment and extinguishers, it is imperative for the constructors to take all the possible measures to protect human lives. Using the material that is best for the safety of the inhabitants of a building is extremely important. Aluminium composite material is a technology that makes the panels non-combustible.

Fire Rating and Fire Retardant material are essentially two different things that you need to be clear on. A fire rated product is not necessarily a fire retardant product.  Fire resistant products are made essentially from materials that are non-combustible. A fire retardant product is one which is chemically treated to burn slowly and control the spread of fire which is a behaviour that a fire resistant product cannot exhibit.

A lot depends on using the right kind of products and stems, and utmost care has to be taken in choosing the right grade of Fire Retardant Aluminium Composite Materials so as to mitigate the risk caused by fire.

Fire Retardant fibreglass wall panels can be used in food processing areas, restrooms, shower and tub walls, animal enclosures, surgical rooms, and workshops, as well as many other applications where health and sanitation are concerns. These wall panels will not rust, peel, dent, rot, splinter, corrode, mold, mildew, or stain.

Aluminium panels may also comprise of a Poly Metal sign panels. They are made of a recycled thermoplastic core that is cladded between two sheets of finished aluminium. The recycled thermoplastic core is very effective is absorbing moisture and keeping the walls from continuous maintenance. Another selling feature of Poly Metal panels is that they can be digitally printed and hence the aesthetics can be very well taken care of. The best and the most satisfying thing about these panels is that they are a “Green” method of making fire retardant panels since recycled thermoplastic is used.

Valu Metal sign panels are comprised of a recycled thermoplastic core sandwiched between two sheets of aluminium. They are very lightweight, durable and resist moisture. These panels offer a flat, smooth surface that accepts most digital inks, paints and vinyl graphics.