How much per sf for alucobond panel? Glass expensive or alucobond??

was quoted in homedec few days ago, rm25/sf for following info/spec:
-aluminium material (4mm thickness) with steel frame 2"x4"
-if too add pillar ontop of beam, add RM250

not sure about the technical spec above, and not sure if that is a good price..

Anyone can recommend awning/roofing contractor w/ good price and quality?

My house frontage is abit high so need some ideas on how to make it look okay with the awning. thanks!

I was at homedec and one of them quote similar at RM32 psf.

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which company quoted u?

i was at homedec get quotation for glass roofing at rm48 per sq feet while i am doing 14'*17*sq ft..rm 48 include the 2 metal installation all thing...

Sorry, I didnt take note of the company name.

Both price are possible, which the price difference determine the brand and quality of Aluminum Composite Panels (ACP) used.

remember that while the Thickness remains the same at 4mm ( some might go at 3.9 or 3.8mm and claim it 4mm)
However, the thickness of the aluminum might differ at 0.5mm or 0.3mm
Quality of the polyethylene core is in question as well as they are options on virgin material, or recycle material

so a 4mm sheet, can have several options or variances.

Imagine a sandwich

Bread = Aluminum sheet
Ham/Eggs/lettuce = Polyethylene core
Bread = Aluminum sheet

So a 4mm sheet can be as follows


Brand A__________________________Brand B__________________________Brand C
1mm = Aluminum sheet__________0.5mm = Aluminum sheet__________0.3mm = Aluminum sheet
2mm = Polyethylene core_________3.0mm = Polyethylene core_________3.4mm = Polyethylene core
1mm= Aluminum sheet___________0.5mm= Aluminum sheet __________0.3mm= Aluminum sheet

Mix in the quality of aluminum and also the polyethylene material, you can get an extreme cheap quote or an expensive quote, but that depends on what you want or need. in the end, you get what you pay for.

note: some ACP are fire retardant too, but usually for commercial use as wall cladding only.

This post has been edited by exkay: May 5 2017, 10:53 AM

thanks.. didn't aware about it.. clear comparison though..

are they solid ACP, i.e. 4mm aluminium?

else, based on the comparison, which brand is better?

then it's not ACP anymore, it's Solid sheet Aluminum. which gonna burn hole in pocket for use as roof. LOL

Depending on your budget and your need really, go for reliable brand with warranty lo.

local manufacturer such as everise, mbond is not bad.

so, in short, can say the more aluminium material, the better it is..

25/sf could be the BrandC, 32/sf could be BrandA/B

thicker aluminum, stronger structural strength, less waving, don't forget metal expand when hot.

Brand A might get up to 45psf

what spec would u recommend then for reliability and yet affordable?

erm... not a saleman here. but i guess it depends on how much you're willing to spend VS product quality + warranty + workmanship quality.

Oh by the way.

Just recalled that installation for Polycarbonate roof panels are very specific do make sure your installers use the proper manner.

Allowing expansion gaps
avoid drilling the panels if possible. if drilling is required, make sure drill holes are given excess space for heat expansion.
silicon to be neutral or at least acid free.

Hi Sony lap can you pm contact number and also quote for poly roof - 20x6ft. Thanks

did anyone use them before? workmanship / quality / price ?

http://www.supercool.com.my/
http://www.supercool2u.com.my/

This post has been edited by spreeeee: May 22 2017, 05:50 PM

I understand some installers charge about RM18 to 20/sqft for ACP + steel support. How abiut stainless steel?

I got pricing like
RM16,000
4mm "Suntceh" ACP
24' X 13'
Full stainless steel support

reasonable? About RM51/sqft?

Any contractor in Penang? Please pm me.