FAQ’s

ACP sheet means Aluminum Composite Panel, it is a sandwich of LDPE+HDPE core along with Aluminum coil on top and bottom. The use of ACP sheets is wall claddings in exterior of the building. Reynoarch ACP sheets come in 3mm and 4mm thickness having PVDF coated Aluminum coil to give 12 year longevity of color. ACP sheets come in solid, Wooden, Marble & rustic shades.

Ans — Yes, ACP is better than tiles because it is Light Weight, 100% Weather Resistant, 100% Water, Termite, Sound Resistant, Recyclable & has Faster Installation, lower cost of Installation. Reynoarch ACP & HPL sheets also come in Non- FR series, FR B1 & FR A2 Series for better safety and LEED certifications.

Ans — Yes Yes, ACP is better than marble because it is Light Weight, No need to damage the Natural Mountains for Marble. ACP sheet need no maintenance unlike marble which needs grinding and polishing for use frequently. ACP sheets have Faster Installation, lower cost of Installation. Reynoarch ACP & HPL sheets also come in maintenance free option which gives a longevity of 12 to 25 Years.

Ans — yes, ACP sheets are far better than Paint and they are ACP are 100% Weather Resistant like Water Proof, Termite Proof, UV protected unlike paint which gets damaged when exposed to Exterior Weather. ACP sheets come in Solid, Metallic, Wooden, Marble and rustic finishes unlike paint which has limited color options and the effects are made manually which has higher cost compared to ACP sheets. Reynoarch ACP sheets have 200+ color options and also has in-house color development system to match all needs of architects, projects.

Ans — Reynoarch ACP is not expensive, it is High Quality which has longevity from 12 years to 25 Years unlike Non Quality manufacturers whose product has life no more than 2 Years. Reynoarch ACP has product warranty related to Delamination, Color life, cracking, mineral fiber core and Toxicity. Other ACP manufacturers do not use a 50 step Quality check plan like Reynoarch which Ensures 100% same color in every batch of supply.

Ans — ACP sheets are not cheap, they add a great value proposition to customer by providing him high Quality Exterior Building façade for many years. ACP sheets if used of Reynoarch , they give durability, color warranty, and safe core guarantee unlike any other product like slim tiles, Stone, Paint or others,

Ans — Reynoarch ACP will look good after 5-10 years because it has 12 years of product warranty. It uses PVDF coating on the top layer which is 3 layer coated for high durability. Reynoach warranty of ACP is defined by Indian Government by giving them India’s First ISI approved brand as a mark of respect for their Quality and commitment to delivery on time.

Ans — High Rise buildings use ACP often due to its low cost and Mineral core A2 fire safety. High rise buildings use 4mm 0.5 mm thick ACP sheets for high wind load. Reynoarch ACP delivers highest quality standards in India due to their global vision. Reynoarch has been awarded by the BIS department for becoming India’s First ISI approved brand for their commitment to Quality and Service to the Indian Architectural fraternity.

Ans — ACP sheets have redefined the look of Indian Architecture. ACP sheets are having zero maintenance after use , give solid metal, Wooden, Marble and rustic effect to the user. ACP sheets are light in weight, Affordable in cost and Fire safe. Reynoarch ACP sheets come are ISO approved, GREHA approved, IGBC approved which means they are Environment friendly too. In terms of Aesthetics nothing can beat ACP sheets.

Ans — Reynoarch ACP is applicable for both shops as well as homes. As said wide ranges of ACP variation is helpful in its use at different types of buildings. Usually architects prefer Reynoarch HPL for use in Residential as they can be used in plank form which look very aesthetically beautiful.

Ans — ACP sheets are safe to use in all types of buildings like apartments, offices, schools, airports, railway stations, hotels, temples etc. ACP sheets are Fire safe if consumer uses A2 grade ACP, they are Environmentally safe as they are Recyclable, They use all scrap of LDPE and HDPE which people throw in dustbins and reshape the same scrap to make ACP sheets core. This means ACP sheets are environmentally responsible. Reynoarch ACP are made using Solar power as they have a 1 MW solar plant in their Rajasthan factory.

Ans — We don’t think ACP Sheets are dangerous, as they have been prepared for high longevity, for Fire safety and are 100% Recyclable. There is no effluent produced while making ACP sheets in factory which damages water and air in any form. ACP sheets are very safe.

Ans — Reynoarch ACP sheets come in 3 types , Type 1 is FR –A2 series which gives a fire rating of 2 hours, then comes Type -2 is FR-B1 which gives a fire rating of 1 Hour and then comes Non- Fr series ACP which is prone to fire. It is upto the consumer to choose the right type of ACP as per the need of the project.

Ans –ACP sheets catch fire if Non-FR core is used at the project, it is always recommended to use Reynoarch FR B1 or FR A2 series ACP for safety.

Ans –If the Building has used FR core in the application , and a fire breaks out then ACP core shall start to melt after the fire rating time has completed which is 2 hours in case Reynoarch Fr-A2 grade has been used.

Ans — A Non-FR core acp is fire loving in nature due to its LDPE+HDPE core , this type of core spreads fire. Our recommendation is always to use FR series core of Reynoarch for safety.

Ans — ACP sheets are used as a Exterior wall cladding material and Reynoarch gives all consumers different options of ACP to choose from like Non-FR core acp, FR core ACP B1 grade and FR core ACP A2 grade. Legally there are no regulations by the government to choose the type of product.

Ans — ACP Sheets are designed for High rise buildings as they are made up of aluminum top/bottom layer which is PVDF coated. Reynoarch ACP sheets give very good life along with great aesthetic appeal.

Ans — A Non-FR core acp is fire loving in nature due to its LDPE+HDPE core , this type of core spreads fire. Our recommendation is always to use FR series core of Reynoarch for safety..

Ans — A Non-FR core acp is fire loving in nature due to its LDPE+HDPE core , this type of core spreads fire. Our recommendation is always to use FR series core of Reynoarch for safety..

Ans — A Non-FR core acp is fire loving in nature due to its LDPE+HDPE core , this type of core spreads fire. Our recommendation is always to use FR series core of Reynoarch for safety.

Ans- If the Building has used FR core in the application , and a fire breaks out then ACP core shall start to melt after the fire rating time has completed which is 2 hours in case Reynoarch Fr-A2 grade has been used

Ans — Toxicity Indes,Spread of Flame and Limiting Oxygen Index of ACP sheets I quite low if you have used Reynoarch FR-A2 series Sheet. They are not harmful and give no damage to life.

Ans — ACP sheets are used as a Exterior wall cladding material and Reynoarch gives all consumers different options of ACP to choose from like Non-FR core acp, FR core ACP B1 grade and FR core ACP A2 grade. ACP sheets never explode in case of fire rather the core starts to melt giving water droplets in case FRA2 series has been used.

Ans – — A Non-FR core acp is fire loving in nature due to its LDPE+HDPE core , this type of core spreads fire. Our recommendation is always to use FR series core of Reynoarch for safety.

Ans — ACP sheets catch fire if Non-FR core is used at the project, it is always recommended to use Reynoarch FR B1 or FR A2 series ACP for safety.

Ans — Yes, ACP sheets are very safe to used in any wall claddings like AC outdoor units room, Invertor rooms, Meter rooms ,it is always recommended to use Reynoarch FR B1 or FR A2 series ACP for safety.

Ans — Heat and Fire are different concepts, both cannot come together.

Ans — — No issue You may use, ACP sheets , They are very safe to used in any wall claddings like wiring areas ,it is always recommended to use Reynoarch FR B1 or FR A2 series ACP for safety.

Ans — No issue You may use, ACP sheets , They are very safe to used in any wall claddings like wiring areas ,it is always recommended to use Reynoarch FR B1 or FR A2 series ACP for safety

Ans — — High Rise buildings use ACP often due to its low cost and Mineral core A2 fire safety. High rise buildings use 4mm 0.5 mm thick ACP sheets for high wind load. Reynoarch ACP delivers highest quality standards in India due to their global vision. Reynoarch has been awarded by the BIS department for becoming India’s First ISI approved brand for their commitment to Quality and Service to the Indian Architectural fraternity.

Ans – A Non-FR core acp is fire loving in nature due to its LDPE+HDPE core , this type of core spreads fire. Our recommendation is always to use FR series core of Reynoarch for safety.If FR-A2 series ACP is used in the building then no worry for spreading of fire.

Ans — ACP is not banned in any type of building due to its versatility of usage in design and safety. Globally Reynoarch ACP sheets are used for Exterior Cladding.

Ans – — High Rise buildings use ACP often due to its low cost and Mineral core A2 fire safety. High rise buildings use 4mm 0.5 mm thick ACP sheets for high wind load. Reynoarch ACP delivers highest quality standards in India due to their global vision. Reynoarch has been awarded by the BIS department for becoming India’s First ISI approved brand for their commitment to Quality and Service to the Indian Architectural fraternity..

Ans –Balconies use ACP often due to its low cost and Mineral core A2 fire safety. Balconies in the buildings use 3mm 0.25 mm thick ACP sheets. Reynoarch ACP delivers highest quality standards in India due to their global vision.

Ans — ACP sheets are fixed with screw by taking tray system. Due to high pressure of water and low strength in screw + back frame , ACP may fall, please stay away.

Ans — ACP is very safe to be used in any building. There shall be no blocking of escape routes due to smoke, toxicity or fire ashes. You just have to remember to use Reynoarch FR-A2 series ACP sheets.

Ans — ACP sheet is a solid sheet which is used as a envelope to the building. Heat may get trapped inside if there are no openings .

Ans — ACP sheets are used as a Exterior wall cladding material. The core of ACP sheets starts to melt giving water droplets in case FRA2 series has been used

Ans- ACP sheets have top/bottom layer as aluminum , and core of LDPE+HDPE. The whole composition is quote strong. So it may be difficult for anyone to break it.

Ans- If the Building has used FR core ACP in the application , and a fire breaks out then ACP core shall start to melt after the fire rating time has completed which is 2 hours in case Reynoarch Fr-A2 grade has been used. This means that the ACP sheet will not collapse in case of Fire.

Ans — If Non-FR core ACP is used at a building and it catches fire, then the fire will blaze in high speed, so one should use Reynoarch FR-A2 core ACP or Reynoarch Solid Aluminum Panel which is FR-A1 Grade.

Ans — All ACP sheets are safe, we have to see if we are looking at Fire safe ACP, Environmentally safe ACP, Water Safe ACP, Sun UV safe ACP, Termite Safe ACP or something else. Reynoarch ACP has all , Use and forget it

Ans — ACP sheets are not banned in India for its durability and strength they possess. Some parts of Europe Non-FR ACP sheets are banned , so always use FR series ACP from the house of Reynobond “Reynoarch”

Ans — If you choose ISI approved product then you can be assured of good Quality. Reynoarch is India’s First ISI approved ACP manufacturer.

Ans — ACP is safe for humans as they possess no toxicity in production or after installation.

Ans — ACP sheets may catch fire if cigar touches it, so be away if you have used Non-FR core ACP sheets.

Ans –ACP sheets are safe and very durable for kitchen application. Many OEM’s use ACP sheets for the great look, safety and versatility in shaping Reynoarch ACP.

Ans — ACP sheets may catch fire if diya touches it, so be away if you have used Non-FR core ACP sheets.

Ans — ACP sheets may catch fire if fire crackers touches it, so be away if you have used Non-FR core ACP sheets.

Ans — Yes if Non-FR core ACP has been used then It may release toxic gases due to its LDPE core.

Ans — There are no terms and conditions in Insurance to rejecting any claim of the building in case ACP sheets are used. ACP sheets are very safe if used FR-A2 Grade from Reynoarch.

Ans — Every authority in India uses ACP sheets at there buildings like Airports, Railway stations, Metro, Shopping malls, CPWD, MES, PWD, DRDO and many more. Reynoarch is approved with all departments in India.

Ans — Shopping malls use ACP sheets in high numbers as it is light weight, easy to install and aesthetically appealing. If you use Reynoarch ACP sheets then you get a wide range of colors and finishes to choose from.

Ans — ACP sheets are favorite of Builders, architects, contractors and façade consultant as it is eco-friendly, safe and very affordable. For making the building Reynoarch ACP is the best choice in India.

Ans — There is no problem In applying ACP sheets to the building, there is no objection by Fire NOC department in this regard.

Ans — Glass is transparent , ACP is opaque. Both are equally safe and have different applications.

Ans — Metals such is aluminum is Noncombustible A1 grade, it is much better compating to ACP which is A2 or B1 grade.

Ans – Reynoarch ACP is fire retardant and has all necessary approval. And safer than similar rival wood, panel, plastics etc.

Ans — We should trust ISI approved ACP sheets only, Reynoarch is India’s First ISI approved ACP sheet manufacturer.

Ans — ACP is safe for any application, just take care you buy FR A2 Grade ACP from a ISI approved manufacturer.

Ans — Genuine ACP manufacturers shall always have NABL approved test certificates which are true and can be trusted. Choose Reynoarch ACP who is India’s First ISI approved manufacturer for trust, ethics and Quality.

Ans — if you are building a high rise building or your house, ACP sheets are the best solution for you. There is no reason to avoid ACP usage to the building.

Ans — Fire Retardant means that the Fire wont propagate through the product, rather the product shall start melting and wont spread fire.

Ans- Fire Resistance depends primarily on grade of ACP like FR A2 gives 2 hours FR & FR B1 gives 1 hours FR.

Ans — when you try to burn ACP FR A2 then it starts melting and water droplets start coming out which gives ample time to people inside the building to come out.

Ans — FR ACP A2 from Reynoarch gives FR properties upto 2 hours rating.

Ans — You can get it tested at any NABL lab nearby.

Ans — The prices of ACP depends on thickness of coil, coating of coil, Type of PE core, and Type of adhesive used. Any good manufacturer like Reynoarch shall always be expensive as they use World’s No.1 Raw material to make ACP sheets.

Ans — In general cheaper ACP do not follow all protective parameters. On the other hand Reynoarch ACP has ISI marked as well as all sort of safety approvals. So better rout for the best.

Ans –ACP Sheets are Zero maintenance, Just apply and forget.

Ans — If you have taken ACP from trusted source then the color shall stay uptil the warranty period which is usually 12 Years with Reynoarch ACP.

Ans — Joints are always there when you apply ACP sheets , whether you have butt joint or tray joint. You need to cover the same with Alstone Silicone Sealant WS 789.

Ans — Yes , dust and pollution settle on the ACP surface which makes it pale and dirty. We should always clean the ACP once a year with mild detergents so that it looks new even after 10 Years.

Ans — Yes, ACP or HPL both look very nice if used in elevation of houses. Nowadays Reynoarch has Wooden,Rustic, Marble shades with them which look really nice after use.

Ans — Yes , ACP is used for making kitchen cabinet shutters. It is waterproof, Termite Proof, Robust.

Ans — Yes, ACP is made with Aluminium and PE core. Both are 100% water proof

Ans — No , ACP is made with Aluminium and PE core. Both are 100% Termite/Borer proof

Ans — ACP sheets have a warranty of 10-12 years by the manufacturer. But practically you may use for more than 15 Years in India.

Ans — ACP sheets delaminate in case of bad Quality of core & adhesive. Choose wisely from whom you are buying the ACP sheets like Reynoarch, Aludecor, Alucobond, Alpolic

Ans — Hot and Cold temperatures always make ACP expand and Shrink . So leave ample space to expand and shrink after every panel is installed and fill it with WS 789 silicone sealant.

Ans — Any carpenter can use ACP sheets, He can cut, paste with his ordinary tools which he uses.

Ans — Using ACP on wall will increase the life of the wall, there shall be no damage to the same.

Ans — ACP sheets are used using screw , you can open them anytime, and re screw them to any space.

Ans — If ACP sheets fade in warranty period, complaint it to the manufacturer and If it fades after the warranty period then replace the sheets.

Ans — Every company has their own SOP in terms for warranty. Reynoarch ACP sheets cover color, Delamination under their warranty.

Ans — Good ACP can be chosen if you buy ISI approved ACP sheets. Reynoarch is India’s First ISI approved manufacturer.

Ans — ACP Sheets look the same, but the difference is there in the Coil thickness , Coating thickness, type of core grade and grade of adhesive used. Always the best raw materials make the right product.

Ans- Weight of ACP changes when the type of core changes like Non-FR core, A2 core, B1 core. Or when the thickness of aluminum coil changes like 0.20mm or 0.25mm or 0.50 mm.

Ans — Thickness of ACP is chosen on basis of Building height. If a building has more than 20 floors then it must use 4mm 0.50mm ACP sheets otherwise can use lower.

Ans — ACP is very robust and possess high strength. It is very difficult to damage ACP sheets , unless high impact is put over it. Birds wont be able to do the same.

Ans — There is no way to repair damaged ACP sheet at site, it is better to replace the same.