The architectural decor - decoration of facades

Long gone are the days when all the buildings are built on a template, today every new home can be turned into a work of art, and all thanks to the architectural decoration.It is made of different materials: plaster, polyurethane foam, it all depends on the preferences of the architect and the owner of the house.

Gypsum decor

in pre-revolutionary times, when the pace of construction accelerated with each passing dayIt began to pour architectural decoration made from plaster.It is mainly used in the building, and outside was in the form of sculptures.In order to get a good material resistant to weather conditions, elements of plaster impregnated with turpentine, linseed oil and rosin, and reinforced protection using vitriol.If the weather conditions are severe, the gypsum used instead of concrete, as a solution to save put sawdust and sand.This decor was very strong and has remained virtually unchanged to this day.

In the Soviet years the strength of the plaster moldings and slightly decreased, however, the production technology was considered the best in the world.Plaster casting is used today, and is very popular.

Pros plaster decoration:

• high density material;
• long service life;
• possibility of restoration;
• great resistance to tectonic shifts;
• possible to make very complex shapes;
• possibility of transformation;
• changing additives can achieve the desired properties.

Cons plaster decoration:

• complex installation;
• requires special storage before installation;
• long production times;
• when drying is shrinking, and there are the joints;
• sensitive to moisture;
• heavy.

Despite the significant number of shortcomings, plaster remains the leading technology in the production of complex elements of architectural decoration.

Polyurethane décor

Polyurethane has all the qualities to become a good material for the facade elements.

can be isolated from the benefits of architectural decoration made of polyurethane:

• strength;
• low weight;
• resistance to moisture;
• quality surface.

Deficiencies in polyurethane products are not many, but they are there:

• high price;
• buy only finished parts.

In order to produce a unique décor, you will need to first make a mold, and it is expensive.Thus, this technique is suitable for the construction of non-artistic.But if you invite a talented designer and acquire products not one firm, and a few, you can create an interesting image of the house.

leading manufacturers of polyurethane form is Europlast, architectural decoration which, for many years used for interior decoration.

decor of polystyrene

polystyrene foam, or as it is called, polystyrene - more versatile material than polyurethane, because thanks termorezke profiles it is possible to create different shapes.This technology developed in the mid 90-ies of Europeans for quick construction.The potential of this material reveals only one thing is certain: it is light and using a computer, you can quickly cut the required shape of feedstock.Top layer rolled special solution with reinforcing mesh to impart rigidity and surface protection against moisture.The ready-made architectural decoration front is easily transported to the construction site, the installation does not require a material and physical costs.It can be done at zero temperature without fear of dampness.And if you use the winter mounting solution, you can work with stucco and frost.

architectural decor from foam has several advantages:

• weight of the material is much easier to stone or plaster, so the foam does not give a greater load on the foundation and floor of the building;
• long service life - thanks to the protective coating architectural stucco can serve for decades;
• low cost - this is the cheapest material used to make decorations.Also, much less of its use and installation costs.

architectural decoration Disadvantages of foam:

• not suitable for decoration with stucco elements, does not give room for creativity.Buy only formulations;
• brittle foam structure and the natural shrinkage may affect the form of the loss;When a protective coating of poor quality, then the product will last no more than two seasons.

Installation architectural decoration

Store products for architectural decoration should be in a warm and dry place.Weather mounting must also be a warm and moist.On wet surfaces architectural decoration installation can not be performed.You also need to avoid large temperature differences between the conditions of storage and installation.Prior to installation, it is desirable to keep all the elements of decor and glue at the installation site on the day.

tools required for installation:

• saw with small teeth;
• miter box;
• glue gun;
• roulette;
• sandpaper (fine);
• pencil;
• sponge;
• finishing nails;
• anodized screws;
• glue;
• hammer;
• forms for architectural decoration.

Run installation and can own, without causing masters:

1. In the place where will be installed decorative elements, remnants of mortar, dirt, mold must be removed.This procedure is performed by mechanical means, but can be purchased and a special solution.
2. substrate must be flat.If there is a deviation of at least one centimeter, then line the base.Plaster prostukat necessary to determine whether there is a void, and then align their solution.If the facade has been painted, the paint is peeling, remove.
3. Decorative panels are fastened to the base with a special adhesive.If the forms are heavy, they attach to the anchors and embedded parts.But the adhesive used, in any case, since it provides the material to base contiguity without gaps.On
4. entire back side coated adhesive member decor and form tightly pressed to the ground, a few minutes to keep this position to the glue skontaktiroval the wall.If you want to further enhance the fixing dowels, the drill holes are necessary only after the glue dries completely.
5. Terminate the dowel holes and the junction with the help of the facade of the sealant.
6. After drying sealant decor paint facade paint based on acrylic.

After installing decor from foam visually does not differ from that of plaster and stone.