reproDURA Aluminium Finish Systems
Decorative Aluminium Finishes for Architectural Applications
reproDURA is a dye-sublimated aluminium finish manufactured for architectural, decorative and public-facing applications requiring the appearance of natural materials with the stability and performance of aluminium systems.
Using specialist heat-transfer technology, reproDURA reproduces woodgrain, corten, stone, marble and bespoke digital finishes onto aluminium profiles and extrusions for use across cladding, facades, architectural detailing and fabricated signage systems.
Unlike natural timber or stone materials, reproDURA-coated aluminium systems remain dimensionally stable and resistant to warping, twisting and environmental exposure.
This makes reproDURA particularly suited to coastal, public-facing and architecturally exposed environments where material stability and long-term appearance are important considerations.
reproDURA Introduction
reproDURA is manufactured using a dye-sublimation process designed to reproduce decorative and architectural finishes onto aluminium profiles, extrusions and fabricated systems.
The system is highly scratch resistant with anti “white-line” surface performance, making it suited to applications where finish consistency and surface appearance are important.
A polyurethane coating allows light scuffs and surface abrasion to remain visually concealed due to the depth of the coating and ink penetration within the finish.
reproDURA systems are specified across architectural, cladding and decorative applications requiring the appearance of woodgrain, corten steel, stone, marble, granite and bespoke digital finishes with the structural advantages of aluminium.
Architectural & Decorative Applications
reproDURA systems are suited to architects, designers and fabricators seeking decorative surface finishes without the maintenance, expansion, warping or inconsistency associated with natural materials.
Applications include:
- Architectural cladding systems
- Decorative aluminium profiles
- Facade systems
- Bespoke fabricated signage
- Woodgrain aluminium systems
- Corten-effect architectural finishes
- Stone and marble-effect finishes
- Printed extrusions and profiles
Suitable for application onto pre-formed aluminium and galvanised steel sheet profiles or extrusions used within cladding and facade installations.
reproDURA finishes are also widely specified for architectural signage, interpretation systems and decorative public realm installations requiring long-term external durability.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Finish Process | Dye sublimation aluminium coating |
| Surface Protection | Polyurethane protective coating |
| Abrasion Resistance | Scratch resistant finish |
| White-Line Resistance | Anti “white-line” performance |
| Suitable Substrates | Aluminium profiles & extrusions |
| Finish Types | Woodgrain, corten, stone, marble & bespoke digital finishes |
| Finish Library | 200+ decorative finishes |
| UV Resistance | Yes |
| Weather Resistance | Yes |
| Warranty | 10-year exterior warranty |
| Certification | Tested to BS6496 & BS6497 |
| Warranty Support | SUBLICOAT supported |
Transport & Storage
reproDURA systems are specified across architectural, decorative and fabricated applications requiring the appearance of natural materials with the structural stability and consistency of aluminium systems.
Common applications include:
- Architectural cladding systems
- Decorative aluminium profiles
- Façade systems
- Bespoke fabricated signage
- Woodgrain aluminium systems
- Corten-effect architectural finishes
- Stone and marble-effect finishes
- Printed extrusions and profiles
Suitable for application onto pre-formed aluminium and galvanised steel sheet systems used within cladding, façade and architectural installations.
Transport & Storage
All panels are quality checked prior to dispatch and supplied in protective packaging.
Upon delivery, packaging should be inspected for visible damage before signing with the carrier. Any visible damage should be photographed and recorded immediately.
If panels are to be stored prior to installation, they should be kept flat, level and under cover, raised clear of the ground to prevent distortion or surface damage.
Panels should always be lifted individually and never dragged or slid across one another during handling.
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