Exterior Technologies Inc. is now a select service provider of engineering design, fabrication and installation of Geolam hybrid aluminum/wood-plastic composite (WPC) profiles in North America.
“We are impressed by the professionalism and engineering competence exhibited by the team at EXTECH and are delighted to collaborate with them on projects,” says Ron Factor, principal of Geolam Inc. “We see EXTECH as a partner in our business and look forward to our continued work with them.”
EXTECH General Manager Jim Leslie agrees and adds, “With Geolam popular in Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, we’re excited to offer it as a building envelope solution in North America. As a Geolam select provider, we now have more engineering and design possibilities that we can deliver to our clients – we’re already working on several applications using Geolam cladding.”
Leslie continues, “Buildings using Geolam appear visually identical to traditional wooden structures but won’t decay. Geolam can be bent to different radii and in different directions, among other benefits. It is an ideal material for building façades and façade trim because of its durability.”
Geolam’s patented hybrid technology takes recycled aluminum, resin and wood, and extrudes them together under heat. This combination gives Geolam profiles its distinguishing features; they are three times lighter, four times more stable and eight times more rigid than alternative WPC profiles. Geolam cladding and trim can be used for a variety of applications, including office buildings, retail outlets, parking garages, hospitals, schools, recreation facilities and more.
Available in 11 colors and six textures, Geolam delivers the look of traditional wood, but is resilient, malleable and environmentally sustainable. Geolam is made from post-consumer materials and is fully recyclable. It does not contain chlorine, CFCs, PVCs, formaldehyde glues or solvents. Further demonstrating its environmental advantages, Geolam earned the Eco Mark Label, a certification of Japanese Environmental Association for products that display a true respect for the planet, guaranteeing amongst other things, no danger to human health.