Faсade panels are most widely used in the construction of commercial real estate: office buildings, business centers, and shopping and warehouse complexes. However, such facing panels are increasingly used in finishing the facade of residential buildings.
Such a building material consists of two metal sheets, between which there is a mineral filler. From above, the metal is covered with a protective coating, which allows it to keep its original appearance and properties longer.
The advantages of these metal structures include the following:
- lightweight with increased strength and durability, which minimizes the load on the foundation of the house;
- ease of installation and maintenance;
- the material is not prone to burning, which means it is safer than plastic or wood;
- resistance to aggressive environments and mechanical damage.
It is used for facing new and reconstruction of old buildings, which allows to give them a modern and attractive look. Thanks to the panels, noise insulation increases, as they create an acoustic buffer.
For the production of facade panels, different types of metals and different methods of their processing can be used.
Galvanized steel
Galvanized steel panels, smooth, corrugated or with a pattern - they all have a "lock" connection and are easy to install. The thickness of galvanized metal is 0.5-0.7 mm, and the coating not only protects the material, but also allows you to give the product different colors and textures. This material is universal and is used when facing any facade, starting from country houses and ending with shopping pavilions and sports centers. The length of such panels can reach 5-6 meters and is made to order. They can be mounted both horizontally and vertically. Panels are light, strong and economical.
Unfortunately, due to their lightness, such structures are prone to deformation, and also accumulate static tension and require additional thermal insulation.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is another popular material for cladding facades. "Stainless steel" covered with a layer of oxide does not require additional coating with various protective agents. With the right material, such panels are durable, light in weight and very easy to care for, despite their considerable price. Like galvanized steel cladding, "stainless steel" requires thermal insulation and accumulates static voltage, but at the same time it is more resistant to corrosion.
Aluminum
Aluminum panels are also called composite (ACP). Their total thickness does not exceed 6 mm, and their length is 6 m. The metal can be covered with an oxide film on top, which protects the material and gives it different shades. With the help of such a film, you can get a mirror effect, and imitate a wooden or stone surface.
Composite multilayer panels made of aluminum, so-called "Alukobond", are distinguished as a separate type. Between the sheets of strong metal is either a synthetic polymer or polyethylene foamed under high pressure. This material reliably protects the facade from moisture and mechanical damage, and also allows you to implement almost any design idea because it easily bends and takes the necessary shape.
Unlike galvanized and stainless steel, aluminum does not accumulate static voltage and does not require the installation of thermal insulation. However, it is a more expensive and less durable facing material.
Other types of metals
In addition to steel and aluminum, metal panels can also be made of other materials and alloys: brass, copper and even bronze. Such panels are covered with glossy or matte varnish and installed using hidden fasteners. Inside, such structures are pasted over with a sound-absorbing material to remove ringing during mechanical impacts. They are durable, easy to install and remove. Such panels are used not only for cladding facades, but also for interior decoration of premises.
With polymer coating
The basis of such panels is aluminum or galvanized steel, on top of which a protective coating of polymers is applied. The thickness of such metal panels is about 0.56 mm. They are smooth, corrugated or perforated. Such panels are moisture and frost resistant, have good noise insulation, and are also easy to mount. Before installation, it is necessary to insulate the facade or use more expensive sandwich panels. For such cladding to serve for a long time, it is necessary to correctly mount the crate made of wood or aluminum profiles.
Cermet
Such panels are steel sheets covered with vitreous enamel. Enamel provides high resistance to aggressive environments, high rigidity and durability. Such structures are most often used in the construction of transport infrastructure: various tunnels, crossings and stations. However, today this material is increasingly used for facing the facades of ordinary residential buildings. Their thickness is 200 mm, the material is non-combustible, it can withstand temperature changes from -60 degrees to +800 degrees. Products made of such material are easy to care for and serve for more than 50 years.
In addition to differences in the material from which facades are made
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