Selection Guide
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Will the panels be installed in an exterior or interior application? EXTERIOR INTERIOR |
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Are the panels to be used as wall cladding or as glazing infill? WALL PANELS GLAZING INFILL |
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Does the design require a fabricated system or will the panels be installed using moldings? FABRICATED MOLDINGS |
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Will the cladding need to be a barrier system (typical) or a 'rainscreen' type? BARRIER RAINSCREEN |
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Which is more important, impact resistance or water resistance? IMPACT WATER |
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Should the aluminum face skin be textured or smooth? TEXTURED SMOOTH |
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Will the installation sequence be progressive or non-progressive? PROGRESSIVE NON-PROGRESSIVE |
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Are flat or raised (shadow line) moldings preferred? FLAT RAISED |
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Will the glazing panels be installed in 1/4" or 1" channels? 1/4" 1" |
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Which is more important, impact resistance or water resistance? IMPACT WATER |
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Which is more important, impact resistance, water resistance, or fire resistance? IMPACT WATER FIRE |
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Will the panels be installed in a sanitary environment (i.e. kitchen, restroom) or a pseudo-cleanroom? SANITARY CLEANROOM |
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Which is more important impact resistance or water resistance? IMPACT WATER |
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Is fire resistance a priority? YES NO |
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What is the available budget for this project? HIGHER MID RANGE LOWER |
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Is an aluminum face or a melamine face preferred for the panel? ALUMINUM MELAMINE |
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Should the aluminum face skin be textured or smooth? TEXTURED SMOOTH |
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Are flat or raised (shadow line) moldings preferred? FLAT RAISED |
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Is it important that the panels not contain any organic material? ORGANIC NON-ORGANIC |
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