Fire-Retardant
Aluminum Composite Material (ACM)
Fabricator-Trusted. Code-Ready. Built for Precision.
Engineered for consistency. Backed by performance. Trusted globally and across North America.
Vitrabond® FR is a 4mm fire-retardant aluminum composite material designed specifically for architectural applications. With a proprietary thermal-reactive fire-retardant core and precision-bonded aluminum skins, it gives exceptional flatness, consistent routing quality, and reliable color uniformity, job after job.
Let’s build the future together!
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Protect Your Investment with Performance That Lasts
YOUR CHALLENGE:
You need a building façade made with materials that deliver both visual impact and long-term value—protecting your asset while minimizing lifecycle costs and maintenance headaches.
WHY BUILDING OWNERS CHOOSE VITRABOND® FR:
- PRESERVE ASSET VALUE
Vitrabond® is protected with a Weather-Ready Shield™ thanks to our proprietary Vitranar(r) coating systems that maintain color integrity and gloss retention for decades, preserving your building’s curb appeal and market value. Your façade looks premium today—and will for years to come.
- REDUCE LONG-TERM COSTS
With up to 30-year coastal finish warranties and 20-year material warranties (non-prorated and transferable), you eliminate costly premature replacements. The durable finish resists chalking, fading, and corrosion—minimizing maintenance expenses over the building’s lifecycle.
- MITIGATE RISK & LIABILITY
Vitrabond’s proprietary thermal-reactive core actively manages heat during fire events, providing superior life safety assurance beyond basic fire ratings. Full NFPA 285 compliance documentation protects you from code violations and potential liability.
- SUSTAINABLE ASSET MANAGEMENT
Aluminum is 100% recyclable, supporting your organization’s sustainability goals. The extended finish lifecycle reduces the frequency of renovations, decreasing material consumption and environmental impact over time.
- ENHANCE OCCUPANT CONFIDENCE
Tenants and occupants value buildings that demonstrate commitment to both aesthetics and safety. Vitrabond’s proven performance creates a superior environment that attracts and retains quality tenants.
Vitrabond delivers premium aesthetics that protect your investment, reduce maintenance costs, and provide measurable long-term ROI—all backed by industry-leading warranties and compliance documentation.
Design Freedom Meets Proven Performance
YOUR CHALLENGE:
You need façade materials that preserve your design intent through value engineering, deliver flawless aesthetics, and provide the compliance documentation to defend your specifications.
WHY ARCHITECTS CHOOSE VITRABOND® FR:
- UNLIMITED DESIGN FREEDOM
Vitrabond offers one of the industry’s broadest ranges of standard and custom colors, specialty metallics, and realistic faux finishes—all with a Weather-Ready Shield™ thanks to Fairview Architectural’s proprietary Vitranar coating systems. Create the vision you imagine without aesthetic compromise.
- FLAWLESS FINISH, GUARANTEED FOR DECADES
Our proprietary True-Flat TechnologyTM delivers the crisp lines and unblemished surfaces modern architecture demands. No oil-canning. No rippling. Just perfectly planar panels that showcase your design exactly as intended.
- FROM RENDER TO REALITY
Vitrabond’s superior coating systems ensure what you specify is what gets built. Consistent color matching across batches, exceptional gloss retention and fade resistance mean your vision remains intact from concept through completion—and beyond.
- SPECIFICATION CONFIDENCE
Complete CAD libraries, detailed specifications, and comprehensive testing documentation make specification seamless. Our proprietary thermal-reactive core technology provides NFPA 285 compliance you can confidently defend to consultants and building officials.
- PROTECT YOUR DESIGN THROUGH VALUE ENGINEERING
When budgets tighten, Vitrabond’s combination of performance, aesthetics, and long-term value make it defensible. The superior finish quality and best-in-class warranty coverage justify the specification, protecting your design integrity.
- LEED & SUSTAINABILITY SUPPORT
Vitrabond supports your sustainability goals with recyclable aluminum content, long-lifecycle coatings that reduce renovation frequency, and full environmental documentation for LEED submissions.
Design without compromise. Vitrabond gives you aesthetic excellence, technical validation, and the confidence that your vision will be realized—and preserved—beautifully.
Eliminate Surprises. Deliver on Schedule. Protect Your Reputation.
YOUR CHALLENGE:
You need a façade that arrives on time, installs without issues, and performs exactly as specified—protecting you from costly callbacks, change orders, and disputes.
WHY GENERAL CONTRACTORS CHOOSE VITRABOND® FR:
- SCHEDULE CERTAINTY YOU CAN COUNT ON
Fairview Architectural maintains millions of square feet of in-stock inventory, ready to ship in 2-5 business days. Our 97% on-time delivery rate means your façade installation stays on schedule, protecting critical path activities.
- ELIMINATE AESTHETIC CALLBACKS
Vitrabond’s True-Flat Technology and superior finish quality eliminate common visual issues like oil-canning, color mismatching, and premature fading that lead to warranty claims and owner disputes. Deliver a final product that satisfies—guaranteed.
- REDUCE FIELD COMPLICATIONS
The proprietary Vitranar Flexible Resin Coating prevents crazing and micro-cracking during fabrication and installation, ensuring panels maintain factory-perfect finishes. Less damage means fewer replacements and faster closeout.
- COMPLETE DOCUMENTATION—NO GUESSWORK
Every Vitrabond product comes with full submittal packages, test reports, and compliance certifications. Your team spends less time chasing paperwork and more time building.
- RESPONSIVE TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Need answers fast? Fairview Architectural’s technical specialists provide same-day responses to field questions, helping you solve problems before they impact your schedule.
- PROCURE PREMIUM QUALITY, SECURE YOUR REPUTATION
Choosing Vitrabond signals commitment to the highest-quality materials available. This decision strengthens your reputation for excellence and reduces risk of material failure claims.
Vitrabond delivers predictable performance, on-time supply, and complete support—giving you the confidence to deliver projects on budget and on schedule.
Install Faster. Install Right. The First Time.
YOUR CHALLENGE:
You need panels that align perfectly, handle cleanly, and install without complications—so you can work efficiently, avoid rework, and get paid on schedule.
WHY INSTALLERS CHOOSE VITRABOND® FR:
- SIMPLIFIED INSTALLATION, PERFECT ALIGNMENT
Vitrabond’s True-Flat Technology ensures superior dimensional stability and consistent rigidity. Every panel aligns precisely on the substructure with minimal shimming or field adjustments—accelerating your installation speed and ensuring clean, uniform joints.
- DAMAGE-RESISTANT FINISH FOR STRESS-FREE HANDLING
The robust finish on Vitrabond provides a Weather-Ready Shield™, while the durable removable film protects against scuffing and surface damage during lifting, positioning, and fastening. Fewer touch-ups mean faster job completion and cleaner final inspections.
- LIGHTWEIGHT, HIGH-STRENGTH CONSTRUCTION
Vitrabond delivers outstanding rigidity while remaining easy to maneuver. Less physical strain on your crew, faster panel handling, and safer jobsite conditions—all contributing to improved productivity.
- COMPATIBLE WITH MULTIPLE INSTALLATION SYSTEMS
Vitrabond works seamlessly with Arrowhead® non-sequential rainscreen installation systems and other tested façade systems, giving you flexibility in installation methods while maintaining the highest tested performance standards.
- CONSISTENT QUALITY MEANS NO SURPRISES
Every panel arrives with the same superior flatness and finish quality. No sorting through materials to find “good ones.” No surprises that slow you down. Just consistent, installation-ready panels.
- TECHNICAL SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT
Questions on site? Fairview Architectural’s technical team provides rapid support to keep your installation moving forward without delays.
Vitrabond makes your job easier—delivering panels that install smoothly, handle cleanly, and perform flawlessly, so you can complete projects faster and move on to the next one.
Fabricator-Trusted. Code-Ready. Built for Precision.
YOUR CHALLENGE:
You need materials that deliver consistent quality, rout cleanly, and arrive on schedule—so you can maximize shop efficiency, reduce rework, and protect your margins.
WHY FABRICATORS CHOOSE VITRABOND® FR:
- TRUE-FLAT PERFORMANCE
Our industry-leading proprietary bonding process delivers the flatness, rigidity, and routing performance fabricators demand—no oil-canning, no inconsistencies, no surprises. Every panel processes predictably, reducing time spent sorting or adjusting.
- CLEANER ROUTING, LESS REWORK
Vitrabond’s proprietary thermal-reactive core significantly reduces heat buildup during routing. This means less friction, extending cutter life for cleaner, crisper grooves every time—delivering perfect, tight corners that meet your quality standards.
- CRAZE-FREE FOLDING ADVANTAGE
Our exclusive Vitranar Flexible Resin Coating remains elastic even after curing, eliminating paint micro-cracking and crazing at fold lines. This ensures a flawless aesthetic finish that maintains the surface integrity and warranty coverage.
- GUARANTEED FLATNESS UNIFORMITY
True-Flat Technology and consistent core composition ensure uniform flatness and rigidity across every panel. Your quality standards stay consistent, project after project.
- IN-STOCK AND ON SCHEDULE
Fairview Architectural maintains millions of square feet of inventory ready to ship in 2-5 business days across popular and trending colors and finishes. Our 97% on-time delivery rate protects your production schedule and keeps your shop running without material delays.
- CUSTOM SHEET SIZES FOR SMARTER YIELD
Reduce waste and improve efficiency by ordering sheet sizes tailored to your panel layouts—a simple step that saves both material costs and fabrication time, improving your margins on every project.
- TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE YOU CAN TRUST
Fire-Retardant Core: Proprietary thermal-reactive core engineered to outperform standard fire-rated panels, backed by full NFPA 285 documentation and testing.
Superior Finish Durability: Vitranar® flexible-resin coating provides exceptional longevity, weather resistance, and pollution protection—even in harsh urban, industrial, and coastal environments.
Lightweight, High-Strength Composition: Outstanding rigidity combined with easy handling reduces physical strain on your crew and speeds fabrication workflow.
Proven Longevity: Up to 30-year coastal finish warranty and 20-year material warranty (non-prorated and transferable) covering coating integrity and delamination—protecting your reputation with every project.
- PARTNERSHIP THAT PERFORMS
Need test data, samples, or additional sheets fast? Fairview Architectural’s in-house team is praised for quick, responsive support with same-day responses—because we understand your project timelines and production pressures.
- COMPATIBLE WITH MULTIPLE INSTALLATION SYSTEMS
Vitrabond works seamlessly with Arrowhead® concealed-fastener and non-sequential rainscreen installation systems and other tested façade systems, integrating smoothly into all proven installation methods.
Vitrabond® FR in Application
Ideal for fabricating panels used in:
Rainscreens and cladding systems
Soffits, fascia, and column covers
High-visibility architectural features
Curtainwall and glazing
Code-sensitive projects requiring certified performance
Technical Performance You Can Trust
Fire-Retardant Core
Engineered with a proprietary thermal reactive core to outperform other brands, backed by full documentation and testing.
Superior Finish Durability
Coated with Vitranar® Flexible Resin systems for longevity, weather resistance, and pollution protection — a Weather-Ready ShieldTM even in urban, industrial and coastal environments.
Lightweight, High-Strength Composition
Delivers outstanding rigidity while remaining easy to handle, fabricate and install.
Proven Longevity with the industry’s only Non-Prorated, Transferable, Repair and Replace Warranties
Up to 30-year coastal finish warranty and 20-year material warranty covering coating integrity and delamination — protecting your reputation with every project.
Perfect Pairing: Arrowhead® Panel Systems
Accelerate your fabrication processes and double your shop output by combining the superior flatness of Vitrabond(R) with Arrowhead® concealed-fastener and non-sequential cladding systems.
Also Available from Fairview Architectural
Vitrabond® ZCM
Zinc Composite Material
Authentic actual zinc with the fabrication control, superior flatness and performance of ACM.
Vitraplate®
Solid Aluminum Panels
For projects requiring non-combustible wall assemblies, with consistent finish quality.
Sustainability & Lifecycle Value
Vitrabond® FR supports your fabrication and your clients’ sustainability goals.
Durability isn’t just good engineering — it’s responsible design for the future.
Your Partner
in Predictable Performance
At Fairview Architectural, we believe success is built on partnership.
Every Vitrabond® project includes:
- Dedicated technical support and guidance
- Spec-ready documentation and compliance data
- Reliable on-time delivery and local service
You don’t have to choose between innovation and certainty — with Vitrabond®, you get both.