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ACP vs PU metal awning: which is better for a Malaysian house?

By Eave · 27 Oct 2026

Charcoal ACP awning over a Malaysian terrace house car porch, two front posts, outlined in mint green — ACP awning, charcoal, with concealed gutter and strip ceiling, over a terrace car porch. Design visualisation.

ACP for the front of the house, PU metal for the back. Installed in the Klang Valley 2026: ACP RM 52–68 per sq ft, PU metal RM 45–58 per sq ft.

Pick ACP when

The roof is seen from the street: flat, jointless, modern
You want a strip ceiling with downlights underneath
Colour matters: charcoal, white, champagne, wood grain

White PU metal awning over a Malaysian back porch and outdoor kitchen with visible panel joints — PU metal awning over a back porch and outdoor kitchen, white underside, joints every metre. Design visualisation.

Pick PU metal when

Heat matters most: foam core, coolest solid panel
Kitchen, drying yard or wet area at the back
Budget is tight: finished white underside, no extra ceiling

Underside of a charcoal ACP awning with aluminium strip ceiling and downlights — ACP awning underside with aluminium strip ceiling and recessed downlights. Design visualisation.

Heat, noise and looks

Heat: PU metal wins, ACP close, zinc far behind
Rain noise: both quiet, PU metal slightly quieter
Looks: ACP wins; PU metal shows a joint every metre

Close-up of a PU metal awning panel edge showing the foam core and sealed end cap — PU metal panel edge: metal skin, 50 mm foam core, sealed end cap. Design visualisation.

20 × 10 ft car porch, installed

ACP: RM 10,500–13,500 with concealed gutter and strip ceiling
PU metal: RM 7,000–11,500, 50 mm core for a west-facing roof
Both: 5-year frame and leak warranty

Wood grain ACP awning over a modern Malaysian bungalow car porch with champagne fascia — Wood grain ACP awning with champagne fascia on a bungalow car porch. Design visualisation.

Light grey PU metal awning over a terrace house side drying yard — PU metal awning over a terrace house drying yard, galvanised frame. Design visualisation.

Questions people ask

Which is better, metal deck PU foam or ACP?

PU foam metal deck insulates better and costs less. ACP looks cleaner. Front porch: ACP. Back kitchen: PU metal.

How long does a PU awning last?

15–20 years with sealed panel ends and a galvanised frame. Unsealed ends are the usual failure point.

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