FenceTrac’s LuxeCore is the first aluminum-core composite fence board on the market, built around a structural aluminum core encased in cellular PVC and finished with an ASA (acrylic-styrene-acrylonitrile) resin shell. It contains zero wood. Unlike conventional composite fence boards that blend wood fiber with plastic, LuxeCore is a three-layer engineered product where each layer serves a distinct structural or protective purpose.
The Short Answer
An aluminum-core composite fence board is a rigid fencing material constructed with a structural aluminum core at its center, surrounded by cellular PVC for body and insulation, and encased in ASA resin for weather, UV, and impact resistance. The aluminum core provides the bending strength and dimensional stability. The PVC and ASA layers provide the appearance, color, and environmental protection.
This is not a reformulation of wood-plastic composite. It is a fundamentally different product category with no wood content, no moisture absorption, and a structural metal backbone that conventional composite boards do not have.
Why the Aluminum Core Changes Everything
Every conventional composite fence board on the market uses the same basic formula: wood fiber blended with a thermoplastic polymer (usually polyethylene or polypropylene), sometimes with a polymer cap layer on the outside. The wood fiber is the structural filler. The plastic is the binder.
The problem is the wood. Wood fiber absorbs moisture, even when encapsulated in plastic. Moisture causes swelling, warping, and dimensional movement.
Wood fiber also supports mold growth in humid environments and degrades under prolonged UV exposure.
LuxeCore replaces the wood fiber entirely with an aluminum structural core. Aluminum does not absorb moisture. It does not support biological growth.
It does not warp, sag, or lose rigidity in heat.
The core is a load-bearing structural element, not a filler material. This is the distinction that makes aluminum-core composite a new category rather than an incremental improvement over existing composite products.
Three-Layer Construction
Each layer of a LuxeCore board is engineered for a specific function.
Aluminum Core
The center of the board is extruded aluminum. This is the structural spine that gives the board its rigidity, impact resistance, and dimensional stability. It prevents the board from sagging between supports, even in extreme heat.
Cellular PVC Layer
The aluminum core is encased in cellular PVC, a closed-cell foam polymer that adds insulation, mass, and sound dampening. Cellular PVC is moisture-proof, pest-proof, and does not rot. It also creates the board profile and tongue and groove connection geometry.
ASA Resin Shell
The exterior surface is ASA, a high-performance resin used in automotive and outdoor applications where long-term UV stability and color retention are critical. ASA resists fading, chalking, and surface degradation far longer than the polyethylene caps used on conventional composite boards. It also provides the textured wood-grain appearance.
Specifications
LuxeCore boards are 5-7/8 inches wide, 6 feet long, and 1 inch thick with a tongue and groove profile. Available colors are Black Onyx, Harbor Gray, Timber Brown, and Tropical Teak. Every board carries a Limited Lifetime Warranty.
These boards are designed for the FenceTrac channel frame system, where the 1-inch thickness seats inside the galvanized G90 steel, powder-coated frame channels. The combination of aluminum-core composite infill and a steel channel frame has been tested to 55.0 psf design wind load under ASTM E330 and passed Large Missile Impact Level D under ASTM E1886 at QAI Laboratories, with zero damage to the sample or fasteners.
Fence Design Possibilities
Because LuxeCore boards fit the same FenceTrac frame as every other infill option, the aluminum-core composite material opens up the same design flexibility the modular system is known for.
Mix LuxeCore boards with aluminum accent boards in the same panel. Use different colors in alternating rows. Combine LuxeCore privacy panels with semi-privacy aluminum slat sections in the same fence line.
The four color options and the four powder coat frame colors (Black, Bronze, White, Silver) create 16 frame-and-infill combinations before any mixed-material configurations are considered.
Who It Is Built For
LuxeCore aluminum-core composite is positioned for buyers who want a fence that performs at a commercial-grade level with a refined, residential-friendly appearance. It is the top-tier infill option for upscale residential properties, commercial buildings where the fence is part of the architectural presentation, pool environments where moisture resistance is mandatory, coastal installations where salt air and humidity destroy conventional materials, and high-wind zones where structural integrity under load is a code requirement.
Related Questions
How does aluminum-core composite compare to wood fiber composite? The aluminum core eliminates the moisture absorption, mold susceptibility, and thermal sag that wood fiber introduces. The structural and durability gap between the two categories is significant.
How long does a composite fence last? The lifespan depends on what is inside the composite. Wood fiber composites degrade as the wood content breaks down. Aluminum-core composite does not have that failure mechanism.
See Also
LuxeCore aluminum-core composite fencing for full product details. Architect specifications for engineering documentation.
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FenceTrac ships fence systems nationally and has been manufacturing engineered fencing in the USA since 2012.
Every system carries a 20-year warranty and is engineered for long-term performance with minimal maintenance.