Solutions — Exterior
Reclad without the scaffold bill.
NELCOS exterior-grade architectural film transforms building facades, cladding panels, and entry zones at a fraction of full recladding cost — with a 5-year exterior warranty.
Up to 60%
less than full recladding
5 years
exterior warranty
Zero
demolition waste
Recladding vs. film: the numbers.
Full facade recladding on a mid-rise commercial building typically runs 12–20 weeks and generates tonnes of landfill waste. NELCOS exterior film changes that equation.
Cost comparison based on typical mid-rise commercial facade. Actual savings vary by building size, substrate condition, and region.
Where exterior film performs.
Facade panels
Aluminium composite, fibre cement, and steel panel systems. Film applied directly over existing substrate — no removal required.
Entry canopies & soffits
High-traffic entry zones refreshed in wood-grain, stone, or solid colour. Resistant to UV, moisture, and temperature cycling.
Columns & pilasters
Structural and decorative columns wrapped in premium finishes. Consistent appearance across the full building envelope.
Balcony soffits & fascias
Residential and mixed-use balcony undersides and edge trims. Eliminates peeling paint and oxidation without repainting.
Retail frontage
Shopfront panels, bulkheads, and fascia boards. Seasonal or brand-refresh changes without structural work.
Parking structures
Concrete and steel surfaces in parkades and podiums. Durable, cleanable, and graffiti-resistant options available.
Exterior technical specifications
- UV resistance
- 3,000+ hours accelerated weathering (ISO 4892-2)
- Temperature range
- -40°C to +80°C operational
- Moisture resistance
- IP54 equivalent; suitable for exposed exterior use
- Surface compatibility
- Aluminium composite, steel, fibre cement, concrete, glass
- Adhesive system
- High-tack exterior-grade, UV-stabilised
- Fire rating
- Class A / EN 13501-1 B-s1,d0
- Warranty
- 5 years exterior; 10 years interior
- Certification
- Requires NELCOS Exterior-certified installer
Case study
12,000 m² facade. 3 weeks. Tenants stayed.
A 1980s office tower in Calgary required a full facade refresh to meet updated strata appearance standards. Full recladding quotes came in at $2.4M with a 16-week timeline requiring tenant notification and partial floor closures. NELCOS exterior film was applied over the existing aluminium composite panels in three weeks, with tenants remaining in occupation throughout. Total project cost: $680,000.
12,000 m²
Facade area
3 weeks
Total duration
$1.72M
Saved vs. recladding
0
Tenants displaced
Start with a facade assessment.
Send us your building photos and substrate type. We'll confirm film suitability and provide an indicative cost within two business days.