Cladding Longevity Decoded: How to Choose the Right ACP Panel for a Durable Facade
When people talk about ACP sheets, they mostly talk about colours, textures, matt vs gloss, wood vs metallic finish. And sure, those things matter, but they’re not what keep your building looking solid after years of sun, rain, dust and wind. The real strength of an ACP panel lies inside it. Most buyers just ask for “4mm ACP” or “the cheapest option” and assume it’ll do the job. That’s exactly how facades start to fade early, bend during strong winds, or worse become a safety risk. So let’s break down ACP selection in a way that actually makes sense for real-world use. No jargon. No over-explaining. Just clear guidance based on what actually affects performance. The three things that matter the most are: the core inside the panel the thickness of the aluminium skin the quality of the coating on top 1. The Core: The Part You Don’t See but Should Care About the Most Think of the core as the heart of the panel. If the core isn’t right, nothing else matters. PE Core This is the basic one. ...
