Inter-storey and crowning cornices, functional moldings , decorative half-columns, solemn pilasters, a detailed boss and many other elements of facade decoration create an amazing and unique style of the house. With the help of an architectural stucco decoration, often referred to as facade molding, the buildings are decorated from the outside, creating real masterpieces on the surface. Modern manufacturers of facade moldings, apart from standard products, custom-made decor of non-standard shapes and sizes, which makes the houses even more unique.
Fretwork for the facade is made of various materials, such as:
- polystyrene foam;
- polyurethane;
- gypsum;
- polymer concrete (artificial stone).
Characteristics of stucco from various materials
Facade stucco from foam plastic differs from concrete and gypsum lightness and flexibility.
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A special coating of facade moldings made of polystyrene makes the material resistant to mechanical damage and ultraviolet rays. In addition, the foam is durable and does not turn yellow with time.
Elements of facade decoration, made and polyurethane, are characterized by such qualities as resistance to moisture and temperature changes, durability and immunity to the action of chemical elements, which are so rich in modern atmosphere. And the main advantage of this material is a small weight of products.
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The facade decoration with plaster molding from gypsum does not lose its popularity due to the ease of the material, ease of installation of such products, the possibility of inexpensive restoration, natural origin and of course the price category of elements from this material. Particularly impressive is the high detail of the stucco moldings from the gypsum.
The facade molding of polymer concrete is very durable, it does not deform, it is frost and moisture resistant. Artificial stone is also not affected by harmful environmental factors. However, it is much heavier than the facade decor of foam and polyurethane and stucco from gypsum, which creates additional difficulties in the installation of such products.
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What kind of material you would not choose, do not forget that you can decorate the facades at certain times of the year. This is due to the use of special mounting and polyurethane adhesives for attaching decorative elements. These adhesive mixtures do not dry out at temperatures below 5 ° C.