Facades decoration with polyurethane
Polyurethane is increasingly recently used in construction. Ideally this material is suitable for external finishing work. Its unique properties allows you to widely use polyurethane.
Polyurethane decoration: material, features
Today, manufacturers offer a wide selection of polyurethane panels for finishing the house. In particular, foamed polyurethane deserves attention, which has a cellular structure. For its manufacture, soft plastic is used. In addition, marble crumbs are added to the material and plastered under the influence of high temperatures to tightly connect the admixture with the base. Foamed polyurethane consists to a greater extent, and also has an interesting decorative coating.
Polyurethane panels retain the natural ventilation of the facade. On the edges of the facade, special elements are used that pass the air and do not allow to enter the design of the dirt, insect and other pollutants.
Polyurethane panels are attached according to the groove system system. This is pretty simplifying the installation of panels. At the same time, you can mount them on a frame of wood or metal. Tools that are used for installation is a knife, a grinding machine and saw (end and transverse). Facing the panel with screws through specially made holes. Before installation, the panels are slightly cooled. For processing joints and seams, it is not recommended to use weighting mixtures or silicone sealants.
Polyurethane panels: pros and cons of
Polyurethane as a material for decoration of the facade has a number of advantages:
A very high service life, which is about 35-50 years
resistance to temperature extremes and frost resistance
Moisture resistance
strength
Nice
Low price
ease of installation, thanks to a convenient mounting system and a small weight of the material
low thermal conductivity, which helps to protect the house from heat loss9) ease of care (panels cleaning are usually performed using steam or compressed air)
The only drawback of such panels is the possibility of releasing toxic substances when melting.
In general, polyurethane panels make it possible to arrange the appearance of any home and give it elegance and individuality. In this case, the panels also protect the house from the adverse influence of external factors.
