40 FAQ | Aluminum Panel Pergola Fencing | Real Factory Answers | TUORUNDA

Aluminum panels are not a commodity — pricing depends on four variables: (1) Thickness — 1.5mm / 2.0mm / 2.5mm / 3.0mm, each 0.5mm step adds ~$2-3/sqm; (2) Alloy grade — 3003 standard vs 5005 high-strength vs 6063 structural; (3) Surface finish — powder coating < PVDF fluorocarbon < wood grain transfer < anodized; (4) Quantity — sample pricing vs batch pricing vs project pricing. Send us your drawings or area estimate, and we will return a precise quotation within 2 hours.

Three ways: (1) Measure it yourself — bring a caliper. 1.5mm means 1.5mm, tolerance +/-0.02mm. Every batch ships with a mill certificate and thickness test report; (2) Check the back — legitimate factories laser-print production date, batch number, and thickness code on every panel — fully traceable; (3) Look at the stiffeners — large panels must have reinforcing ribs on the back, spaced ≤600mm apart. Panels without stiffeners will warp and bulge within 1-2 years.

Powder coating: 15-20 years outdoors under normal conditions. Color begins subtle fading after 5-8 years. We use AkzoNobel / Tiger / PPG branded powders — 500+ hours salt spray tested with zero change. PVDF fluorocarbon: 25-30 years. The coating manufacturer provides a written 25-year color retention warranty. Wood grain transfer: 10-15 years. Outdoor durability depends on the clear protective film. Note: Acid rain zones, chemical plants, and seafront within 500m require PVDF or specialized anti-corrosion specifications.

Custom manufacturing from your design is our core business. Accepted formats: DWG/DXF (CAD), PDF, images + hand sketches, even a photo with measurements. Within 24-48 hours of receiving your drawings, we produce shop drawings (unfolded panel layout + installation node details). You approve, we produce. No drawings? We offer free on-site measurement within Guangdong Province, or video-guided measurement for projects elsewhere.

Yes. Sample / small batch: 10-50sqm accepted — unit price slightly higher but reasonable. Suitable for villas, shop renovations. Project bulk: 300sqm+ unlocks significant volume pricing. We don’t discriminate by order size — today’s small job is tomorrow’s key account. Many of our 10-year clients started with a few dozen square meters.

Aluminum doesn’t rust like steel, but it does oxidize without proper protection. We apply three layers: (1) Pretreatment — degreasing, acid etching, chromate conversion coating; (2) Primer — epoxy zinc-rich primer (PVDF system); (3) Topcoat — PVDF fluorocarbon or powder. Within 500m of coastline: we recommend 2.5mm+ thickness + PVDF + enhanced chromate treatment. Lifespan matches inland performance. We have reference projects in the Maldives, Thailand, and Dubai beachfront.

Standard: 15-25 days (from drawing approval). Rush: 10-12 days (10-15% surcharge). Very large orders (5,000sqm+): phased delivery — first batch 15 days, subsequent batches every 7 days. Every Friday we send production progress photos covering six checkpoints: cutting → bending → welding → grinding → coating → packing.

Panels use a bracket + sub-frame dry-hang system. A professional facade installation crew of 2-3 people can complete 30-50sqm per person per day. We don’t directly provide installation labor — but we supply, free of charge: installation node drawings + sub-frame layout drawings + bracket position drawings + installation guide video. Need an installer in your city? We can recommend partner crews.

No. We use CNC fiber laser cutting with 0.1mm precision. Immediately after cutting, panels undergo stress-relief treatment to maintain flatness. When the open area exceeds 40%, we recommend upgrading thickness (2.0mm → 2.5-3.0mm) and adding localized stiffeners behind the cut-out zones. Send us your vector file (AI/CDR/DXF), or choose from our library of 300+ free decorative patterns.

Backlit panels use low-voltage 12V/24V LED strips, connected via pre-installed waterproof junction terminals to an external power supply. LED strips are mounted in dedicated tracks behind the panel — replacement does NOT require removing the entire panel. Open the access hatch (we design it into the layout), pull out the old strip, insert a new one — 5 minutes. LED lifespan: 30,000-50,000 hours (~5-8 years of nighttime use).

Single-curved (one direction): any radius, accuracy +/-1mm. Double-curved (two directions): we use CNC multi-point forming + manual fine-tuning — achievable for most architectural curves. Material limits: 2.0mm sheet can stretch ~15%, 3.0mm sheet ~10%. Beyond that, we use segmented拼接. The most complex projects: spherical facade (3m radius, 12 segments), wave-form ceiling (500sqm, every panel a different curvature).

Solid aluminum panel: single sheet of aluminum alloy, 2.0-3.0mm thick, Class A fire rating, high strength, 30-year lifespan, higher cost. For facades, ceilings, exterior cladding. Aluminum Composite Panel (ACP): two thin aluminum skins (0.2-0.5mm) sandwiching a PE plastic core, total 3-4mm, Class B fire rating, lower strength, 10-15 year lifespan, 30-50% cheaper. In short: Exterior = solid aluminum (safety + longevity). Interior budget = ACP acceptable. We don’t manufacture ACP.