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Why Choose AliClad™ MAX

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Non-Combustible Aluminium Cladding

AliClad™ MAX utilises aluminium, which is non-combustible under the New Zealand Building Code. The system has been tested for full-scale façade fire performance to BS 8414.

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Engineered Fixing System – AlphaRail

AliClad™ MAX incorporates the proprietary AlphaRail aluminium batten system, designed to provide structural support, accurate alignment, and efficient installation.

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Mechanical Drainage Design

AliClad™ MAX has a true mechanical system drainage for improved weathertightness, designed in line with NZBC Acceptable Solutions and tested to AS/NZS 4284:2008.

AliClad™ MAX Overview

AliClad MAX – Aluminium Weatherboard Cladding System

AliClad™ MAX is a premium aluminium weatherboard cladding system designed in New Zealand for local conditions. Engineered for both commercial and residential applications, the system combines durability, structural performance, and refined architectural finishes within a fully resolved cladding solution.

Designed as part of a ventilated façade system, AliClad™ MAX integrates aluminium weatherboards with an engineered fixing system to deliver strength, weather resistance, and long-term performance. With a focus on buildability and design flexibility, the system supports efficient installation while achieving clean, contemporary façade outcomes.

Key features

  • Non-Combustible Aluminium Cladding System: AliClad™ MAX utilises aluminium, which is non-combustible under the New Zealand Building Code. The system has been tested for full-scale façade fire performance to BS 8414.
  • Engineered Fixing System – AlphaRail: Incorporates the proprietary AlphaRail aluminium batten system, designed to provide structural support, accurate alignment, and efficient installation.
  • Mechanical Drainage Design: True mechanical system drainage for improved weathertightness.
  • Structural Performance: Excellent impact resistance, making it ideal for high-traffic areas such as schools. Improved rigidity over other systems comes from its depth and structure.
  • Complete System Integration: Comes with a full assembly kit and can interface easily with other façade systems, giving designers flexibility.

Technical highlights

  • Material: 2.2 mm 6063 T5 aluminium alloy
  • System type: Aluminium weatherboard cladding system
  • Fixing system: Proprietary AlphaRail aluminium batten system or timber battens
  • Fire performance: Aluminium non-combustible; system tested to BS 8414
  • Weathertightness: Designed in line with NZBC Acceptable Solutions; tested to AS/NZS 4284:2008
  • Wind performance: Designed for high wind load conditions
  • Coating: Powdercoat and sublimated finishes
  • Installation: Mechanical fixing system

Why architects specify AliClad™ MAX

  • Designed for New Zealand climate conditions
  • Non-combustible aluminium cladding
  • Engineered rail-based fixing system
  • Mechanically drained façade design
  • High structural performance in demanding environments
  • Wide range of architectural finishes
  • Fully resolved system components and detailing

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Built examples using AliClad™ MAX

AliClad™ MAX project imagery sourced from the live product page, presented in the same zoom-gallery format used across the new systems template.

AliClad™ MAX building facade in coastal setting

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AliClad™ MAX Technical Resources

Compliance, details, and install documentation

Use the embedded library below to access AliClad™ MAX compliance reports, typical detail sets, brochure and design guides, installation guidance, and technical bulletins.

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Aliclad MAX Weatherboards BPIR Class 1 v1

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Building product information requirements document for AliClad™ MAX.

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