| 1. Hollow-Core Plank Panels Lightweight Ventilated façade | Typical width: 140–180 mm
Thickness: 20–30 mm
Length: 2.9–5.8 m
Approximate mass: 6–12 kg/m² | Residential façades, balcony privacy walls, garden structures, covered entrances, and low-rise commercial exteriors. | Install horizontally or vertically on corrosion-resistant aluminum or galvanized-steel rails. Use concealed clips where the profile permits; use face screws at end joints or exposed edges. | Non-load-bearing cladding only. Provide a continuous, rigid subframe with support rails generally spaced 400–600 mm apart, subject to wind-load calculations. Fix rails to sound masonry, concrete, timber, or engineered framing. | Leave a continuous ventilated cavity, typically 20–40 mm. Maintain end gaps at panel joints according to the thermal movement calculation; provide larger clearances around corners, flashings, and penetrations. | Hollow sections must not be used as handrails, guardrails, structural beams, or anchorage for heavy fixtures. Seal or cap open ends where insects, water, or debris could enter. Use compatible fasteners to avoid galvanic corrosion. |
| 2. Solid-Core Cladding Boards High impact resistance Robust finish | Typical width: 145–200 mm
Thickness: 18–25 mm
Length: 2.9–5.8 m
Approximate mass: 15–25 kg/m² | High-traffic exterior walls, entrance surrounds, podium walls, service yards, and façades exposed to frequent contact. | Clip-and-rail installation for concealed fixing, or direct face-fixing with predrilled holes. Stagger joints and avoid placing several end joints on one short rail section. | The substrate and anchors must resist the calculated dead load plus wind suction and pressure. Use rails normally at 400–600 mm centers; reduce spacing where high wind, impact, or heavy boards increase demand. | Allow for longitudinal expansion and contraction at board ends. Keep the rear of the boards dry with a drained and ventilated cavity; do not block weep paths at the base or above openings. | Boards are heavy and require two-person handling or mechanical assistance for long lengths. Edges can be sharp after cutting. Wear eye, respiratory, and hearing protection during sawing and drilling. |
| 3. Co-Extruded Capped Panels Enhanced weathering Low-maintenance surface | Typical width: 140–220 mm
Thickness: 20–30 mm
Length: 2.9–5.8 m
Approximate mass: 8–18 kg/m² | Fully exposed façades, coastal or high-UV locations, feature walls, hospitality projects, and areas requiring improved stain resistance. | Use the manufacturer’s compatible concealed clips or stainless-steel face screws. Keep the capped surface undamaged; do not cut through the protective layer unless the cut edge is treated as specified. | Provide a stable, aligned subframe and design the fixing pattern for the local wind zone, building height, exposure category, and panel weight. The cap layer improves weather resistance but does not make the panel structural. | Preserve rear ventilation and drainage. Use expansion gaps based on the panel’s coefficient of thermal expansion and the expected installation-temperature range; avoid rigidly fixing every point. | Confirm the product’s tested reaction-to-fire classification for the intended wall build-up. Do not assume that a capped WPC panel is fire-rated; cavity barriers and non-combustible components may be required by code. |
| 4. Ribbed or 3D Decorative Panels Architectural texture Accent façades | Typical module width: 150–300 mm
Overall thickness: 20–45 mm
Length: 2.9–5.8 m
Approximate mass: 10–22 kg/m² | Entrance features, retail façades, hotel exteriors, balcony screens, soffit accents, and protected outdoor feature walls. | Fix to a level secondary rail system using concealed clips or screws placed in the structurally supported flat zones. Use a starter profile to control alignment and prevent panel rotation. | The decorative ribs are not intended to carry structural loads. Support rails should generally be 300–500 mm apart where the profile has deep relief or where wind exposure is high. | Keep the cavity open at the bottom and top, while protecting it with insect mesh and appropriate flashings. Provide additional clearance where the textured face meets windows, doors, and corner trims. | Deep profiles may collect dust, leaves, or snow; inspect and clean drainage paths. Avoid using the ribs as steps, footholds, climbing grips, or attachment points for signage. |
| 5. Slatted WPC Screen Panels Privacy screening Airflow control | Typical slat width: 40–70 mm
Slat depth: 30–60 mm
Module width: 150–300 mm
Approximate mass: 8–20 kg/m² | Privacy screens, balcony dividers, rooftop enclosures, plant-room screening, parking façades, and semi-open outdoor partitions. | Install as a complete engineered screen system on posts, rails, or a framed backing structure. Use stainless-steel or appropriately protected screws and provide positive restraint against twisting. | Design the frame and foundations for wind pressure, suction, and overturning. Open screens can experience substantial local wind forces; post spacing and anchor size must be engineer-approved. | Maintain a clear gap between the lowest slat and finished ground level to prevent standing water and splash-back. Include drainage at post bases and allow movement at slat ends. | Do not treat a screen as a compliant balcony guard unless the complete system has been tested and designed for guard loading. Check opening sizes, climbability, and fall-protection requirements. |
| 6. Grooved Clip-Fixed Wall Boards Fast installation Clean joint lines | Typical width: 135–180 mm
Thickness: 20–25 mm
Length: 2.9–5.8 m
Approximate mass: 7–16 kg/m² | Standard residential façades, covered terraces, garden offices, exterior walls, and renovation projects with a prepared backing wall. | Start with a level base trim, then engage corrosion-resistant clips into the longitudinal groove. Add approved face fixings at termination points, corners, and locations subject to higher wind loads. | Install on straight, adequately anchored battens or rails. Typical rail spacing is 400–600 mm, but it should be reduced near panel ends, openings, corners, and high-wind zones when required by testing or engineering. | Use open-jointed trims or drained flashing details rather than sealing the entire façade. Provide end clearances at abutments and avoid trapping water behind the grooved joints. | Clips must be fully engaged and not over-tightened. Incorrect clip spacing can cause bowing, rattling, or pull-out. Confirm that the selected clip system is compatible with the exact board profile. |
| 7. Perforated or Ventilated WPC Panels Decorative ventilation Light transmission | Typical module width: 150–300 mm
Thickness: 20–35 mm
Length: 2.0–4.0 m
Approximate mass: 8–18 kg/m² | Sun screens, semi-open façades, balcony dividers, covered walkways, outdoor restaurants, and ventilation enclosures. | Mount to a rigid perimeter frame with intermediate supports. Use mechanical fasteners around the panel perimeter and at engineered intermediate points; do not rely only on adhesive outdoors. | Account for the reduced net section caused by perforations. The frame, anchors, and foundations should be checked for wind loads, vibration, differential movement, and the required serviceability limits. | Keep perforations and rear cavities free from blocked drainage. Provide edge clearances and flexible joints where the panel meets dissimilar materials such as concrete, steel, glass, or masonry. | Check finger, head, and foothold openings where children may access the screen. Confirm the required fall protection, fire performance, wind-borne debris resistance, and cleaning access for the project location. |
