Vertigo 5010 Hybrid Aluminum & WPC Cladding & Soffit (7 1/4″ x 1/2″) (Copy)

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Vertigo 5010 Hybrid Aluminum & WPC Cladding & Soffit (7 1/4" x 1/2") (Copy)

The Geolam Vertigo 5010 is a premium hybrid aluminum/WPC cladding and soffit board measuring 7 1/4″ wide × 1/2″ thick, produced through Geolam’s exclusive co-extrusion process. An anodized aluminum alloy core (A6063S-T5 Series 6000) is encased in a sanded wood/polypropylene composite (WPC) outer skin, delivering the authentic grain and warmth of stained hardwood with none of the maintenance. Lightweight at 0.80 lb/ft and non-combustible per ASTM E-136, the Vertigo 5010 installs as a rainscreen cladding system or soffit board on commercial and residential façades, equally suited to horizontal and vertical orientations. All standard colors are stocked in the US with no minimum order.

✓ Hybrid Aluminum/WPC
✓ Non-Combustible (ASTM E-136)
✓ Zero Maintenance
✓ Stocked in the USA — No Minimum

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Key Specifications

Total Width × Thickness	7 1/4″ × 1/2″ / 184 mm × 13 mm
Usable Width	6 1/4″ / 160 mm
Weight	0.80 lb/ft / 1.19 kg/lm
Standard Length	12 ft / 3.66 m
Custom Lengths	7 ft to 19 ft 8 in / 2.15 m to 6 m
Fire Rating	Non-combustible (ASTM E-136)
Minimum Order	No minimum — all standard colors stocked in the US

Available Finishes

Standard Colors — No minimum, stocked in the US

Sanded wood-grain finishes that replicate the look of stained hardwood. Sanding finish and shading may vary between production runs.

Teak

Moleskin

Rosewood

Ebony

Non-Standard Colors (min. 5,000 lineal ft, 90-day lead time)

Carbon

Bilinga

Custom colors available (min. 6,000 lineal ft). Sanding finish and shading may vary between production runs.

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Key Benefits

Authentic Wood Appearance	The sanded WPC outer skin faithfully replicates the grain and warmth of stained hardwood across a wide 6 1/4″ usable face, creating a seamless wood-look cladding system that is visually indistinguishable from natural timber.
Non-Combustible	Certified non-combustible per ASTM E-136 (appendix), making the Vertigo 5010 suitable for commercial, multi-family, and high-rise projects where exterior cladding fire performance is code-critical.
Zero Maintenance	Unlike natural wood cladding, the Vertigo 5010 never needs staining, sealing, or painting. It resists UV fading, moisture infiltration, and weathering without any periodic treatment throughout its full service life.
Performance	The aluminum alloy core provides a high lateral secondary moment of 122.03 cm⁴ along the board’s length axis, with a thermal expansion coefficient of 23.4 μm/m/°C ensuring long-term dimensional stability in all climates.
Stocked in the USA	All four standard colors are warehoused in the US with no minimum order, enabling fast fulfillment for projects of any size — from single-family homes to large commercial developments.

Applications

Commonly used for

Exterior rainscreen wall cladding
Soffit & ceiling cladding
Horizontal & vertical façade systems
Feature wall cladding (interior & exterior)
Canopy & overhang soffits
Replacement for wood, fiber cement & vinyl cladding

Specified for

Commercial office & mixed-use buildings
Multi-family residential & condominiums
Hospitality: hotels, resorts & restaurants
High-end custom homes
Institutional & civic buildings

Full Technical Specifications

Material	Hybrid Aluminum/WPC (co-extruded)
Core	Anodized aluminum alloy A6063S-T5 Series 6000
Total Width × Thickness	7 1/4″ × 1/2″ / 184 mm × 13 mm
Usable Width	6 1/4″ / 160 mm
Section Tolerances	+0.5 / -2.0 mm
Weight	0.80 lb/ft / 1.19 kg/lm
Standard Length	12 ft / 3.66 m
Custom Lengths	7 ft to 19 ft 8 in / 2.15 m to 6 m
Surface Finish	Sanded
Fire Rating	Non-combustible (ASTM E-136 appendix)
Thermal Expansion	23.4 μm/m/°C (20–100°C)
Modulus of Elasticity	68.9 GPa
Max Tensile Strength	186 MPa
Secondary Moment Ix / Iy	0.56 cm⁴ / 122.03 cm⁴
Section Modulus Z+x / Z-x	0.68 cm³ / 0.68 cm³
Section Modulus Z+y / Z-y	13.47 cm³ / 13.47 cm³
Carbon Footprint	WPC: 1.54 kg CO₂/kg / Profile: 9.005 kg CO₂/kg

Installation Overview

Fastening	#4 stainless steel screws, maximum 24″ on center. Boards may be mounted directly to a solid substrate or over furring strips with a drainage plane. A drainage plane is strongly advised for all applications.
Orientation	Can be installed horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Install top course first for wall cladding. Use 2-piece Starter (J-trim 9321) at perimeter terminations for both wall and soffit applications.
Joint reveal	Leave a minimum 1/8″ (3 mm) gap between butt joints to allow for expansion and contraction. Maximum reveal between boards is 7/16″ (12 mm).
Cutting	Use a fine-tooth carbide blade suitable for aluminum composite profiles. Boards may be ripped (cut along their length) as needed. Deburr cut edges before installation.
Corners	Outside corners may be mitered (caution: mitered corners may be sharp) or finished with the Geolam Outside Corner trim piece (9322). See CAD drawings for full detail.

Geolam Technology VS. Alternative Technologies

See how Geolam compares to the leading alternative materials on the market.

Parameter	Geolam	AluminumLongboard, Knotwood, Dizal, Lynx	Phenolics / HPLProdema, Fundermax, Trespa	WPCWood’n	Rice Hulls / PVCResysta	Terracotta BaguettesBoston Valley, Terreal	Natural WoodIpé, Cedar, PT
Aesthetic	✓ Authentic wood grain	✗ Printed finish	✗ No true woodgrain	✗ Visible butt joints	✗ Needs finishing	✗ Smooth, no grain	✓ Natural warmth
Maintenance	✓ Zero, clean only	✗ Annual cleaning log	✓ Zero, clean only	✗ Regular cleaning	✗ Needs refinishing	✓ Zero, clean only	✗ Frequent refinishing
Fire Rating	✓ ASTM E136 NC	✓ ASTM E136 NC	✗ Class A/B, needs NFPA 285	✗ Class A, combustible	✗ Class A, combustible	✓ ASTM E136 NC	✗ Combustible
Scratch Resistance	✓ 35-yr proven, sandable	✗ Visible scratches	✗ Visible scratches	✗ Visible scratches	✗ Visible scratches	✗ Visible scratches	✗ Visible scratches
Custom Lengths	✓ Up to 19’8″	✗ 12’–24′ standard only	✓ Up to 4′ × 10′	✗ 12′ standard only	✗ 12′ standard only	✗ 6′ max	✗ 8’–12′ (species-based)
Warranty	✓ 10-yr non-prorated	✓ 25–50 yr, may prorate	✓ 10-yr, prorated finish	✗ 5-yr (handled abroad)	✓ 25-yr, no finish warranty	✓ 30-yr	✗ None
Installation	✓ Ready to install	✗ Requires furring	✗ Requires sub-framing	✗ Furring & clips	✗ Specific furring spacing	✗ Complex, engineered	✗ Furring typical

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vertigo 5010 made of?	The Vertigo 5010 is co-extruded with an anodized aluminum alloy core (A6063S-T5, Series 6000) and a wood/polypropylene composite (WPC) outer skin, producing a wide-format flat cladding board with a sanded wood-grain surface finish.
Is it fire-rated?	Yes. The Vertigo 5010 is certified non-combustible per ASTM E-136 (appendix), meeting fire safety requirements for commercial, multi-family, and high-rise exterior cladding applications.
Is there a minimum order?	No minimum — all four standard colors (Teak, Moleskin, Rosewood, Ebony) are stocked in the US and available in any quantity. Custom lengths from 7 ft to 19 ft 8 in are also available.
What finishes are available?	Four standard colors stocked in the US with no minimum: Teak, Moleskin, Rosewood, and Ebony. Non-standard colors Carbon and Bilinga require a 5,000 lineal ft minimum and 90-day lead time. Custom colors are available at 6,000 lineal ft minimum.
Can it be used as a soffit?	Yes. The Vertigo 5010 is equally suited to soffit and underside applications. Install with a 2-piece Starter (J-trim 9321) at perimeter terminations and secure at maximum 24" on center — the same process as wall cladding, in a horizontal orientation.