Polyurethane
Artificial timber planks and beams will add a bold and timeless touch of wood to the exterior of a home. They are created from a high-quality mold of an actual wooden plank. This gives each plank the identical detail, warmth and visual appeal of actual wood without the downside of heavy weight or gradual deterioration. They are also friendly to the environment since timber and real wooden decorative planks are made from a lot of wood to the point of over-harvest. This is helpful to the environment since it significantly cuts down the number of trees that are needed in order to manufacture these beams. The polyurethane that is used to make the fake wood beams is also safe and does not contain chlorofluorocarbons which are damaging to the environment.
Artificial timber planks and beams are available in a range of prefinished colors that will suit not only your taste but also the existing appearance of your home.
What is Polyurethane?
Polyurethane is one of the toughest, most wear and abrasion resistant material available today.
Polyurethane is a petrochemical-based material that substitutes for fiberglass, rubber, latex, silicone, epoxy, and many other natural and synthetic materials. Polyurethane is a unique material that offers the elasticity of rubber combined with the toughness and durability of metal. Its chemical composition allows it to be manufactured in a variety of hardness, or durometers, ranging from rubber band soft to bowling ball hard. This is accomplished by the liquid chemical compounds that are sprayed, poured, or cast into molds. The heat generated by the chemical reaction fuses them into Polyurethane products of various densities, textures, and strengths.
The secret of Polyurethane is its closed cell structure. This makes it very stable and keeps moisture from migrating behind coatings. Moisture migration causes serious problems in wood building products (such as wood beams or molding), promoting paint failure and rot. Because of the closed cell structure of Polyurethane, it does not transmit water or water vapor, thus any paint to the molding remains unaffected by moisture migration, the main cause of wood-paint failure. The closed cell structure prevents paint from peeling from the surface.
Other Advantages..
• Polyurethane's ability to be shaped allows it to take on the tiniest characteristics of its mold, resulting in a completely authentic appearance of real wood.
• Polyurethane products provide no nutritional value and as such also resist the growth of mildew and fungus. Insects and other pests also have nothing to feast on.
• Polyurethane contains no chlorofluorocarbons, and therefore is extremely environmentally and home-friendly.
• Polyurethane beams (or other molded products) will not crack or warp when properly installed as compared to a real wood beam.
• Polyurethane products are not affected by ultraviolet rays when properly coated and treated with a UV prohibitor.
Polyurethane beams and planks offer the most versatility, durability and value for any home building or replacement timber project. With Polyurethane Mock Tudor planks and beams, you do not only save money, effort and time in home renovation, you are also helping save the environment.