Novelis facade materials for highest safety

Under building regulations, in Germany only non-combustible materials can be used in buildings exceeding heights above 22m. For public facilities such as nurseries, schools, hospitals, airports etc., only non-combustible materials can be used - irrespective of the height of the building.

However, in other countries several fires of high-rises with devastating consequences due to flammable facade materials have been observed in recent years.

Aluminium does not catch fire: Novelis solid aluminium for facades and roofing has been certified in accordance with the latest DIN EN 13501 and DIN 4102 respectively 96/603/EG non-combustibility standards - Novelis facade products received the highest rating of A1 in the combustibility tests.