In the construction of buildings, their appearance is very important, which depends on the quality and aesthetics of the execution. Also, the outer skin directly affects the warmth and comfort inside the house. To clad the building with materials that require the installation of a frame, use a facade profile.
By the type of material from which it is made, the following types are distinguished:
- metal facade profile, divided into aluminum and steel;
- plastic, a large selection is presented by the company "Alta Profile";
- wood-polymer.
Aluminum
The most popular for today is the aluminum type of profile, this is facilitated by its advantages, which include:
- light weight, which makes it possible to create facades of various shapes, sizes and areas;
- longevity is several decades, this is due to the fact that aluminum does not lend itself to corrosion under the influence of precipitation;
- ease of installation;
- the strength and reliability of this material is a guarantee of the safety of the facade;
- aesthetics;
- environmental friendliness - aluminum does not emit harmful substances, it does not include heavy metals;
- aluminum facade profiles do not require special care;
- act as an obstacle to electromagnetic waves, thereby protecting people who are in the house and contributing to their well-being.
It is for these reasons that the aluminum profile for facade panels is often found in new buildings, and also sometimes in old houses. In the latter case, a popular reason for installing a profile is wall insulation. This method of insulation allows ventilation between the profile and the insulation.
But along with this, the presence of a facade profile made of aluminum imposes some requirements:
- it is not advisable to combine these profiles with other metals, since aluminum is easily oxidized by some of them;
- for residential premises, it is recommended to use warm profiles, while for non-residential or ventilated ones, ordinary ones are suitable. The reason for such requirements is the high thermal conductivity of aluminum.
Plastic profile
The plastic profile is gaining more and more popularity, a wide selection of which is represented by Alta Profile.
Positive characteristics of this type of profile:
- low price;
- long service life;
- beautiful appearance;
- color variety;
- low risk of injury (compared to aluminum);
- ease.
When compared with the aluminum look, the plastic is inferior in strength and fire resistance.
Wood-polymer profile
Wood-polymer profile - most often has a P-like shape. Outwardly, it is very similar to a tree, therefore it is often used as an imitation, since it is resistant to atmospheric and weather phenomena. This type of profile looks great in combination with fences, arbors and canopies made of wood.
Steel profile
A special place is occupied by the galvanized facade profile, which is made of thin-walled steel by the cold rolling method with further zinc coating. This metal serves as protection against corrosion. A profile usually has a length of 2 to 6 meters and a base length of 3 meters.
For the manufacture of this type of facade profile, two types of material are used:
- stainless steel (grade 08X18H10 according to GOST 5582-75);
- galvanized steel for the cold profiling method (grade 08 PS according to GOST 14918-80), a powder coating on this type of profile is applied with a thickness of about 60 microns.
Compared with an aluminum counterpart, steel has a lower price and durability. But, despite this, the price still matters, and this type of profile is actively used to create facade systems, although with an additional protective layer applied.
Form classification
The shape of the facade profile is divided into:
- T-like, it is used in systems with a vertical type of mount. This method of attachment has several advantages: profitability, ease of installation and low cost.
- U-shaped, or hat (received this name because of its shape) - the main vertical profile, most often made of aluminum or plastic, flashes the structure vertically, has a standard length of 3 meters.
- L-shaped - used for fastening vertically-horizontal type. This profile is attached horizontally to the bracket.
In addition to these common types of profile, there are also C-like, Z-shaped, angular options.
Classification by manufacturing features
The reinforced appearance of the facade profile is an option that has an increased metal thickness and is used for fastening to metal elements or concrete floors. The price of such structures is higher than that of other types of facade profiles.
The special facade profile mainly plays the role of decorating the vertical, horizontal and corner seam between the facing plates of the facade system. The thickness of such a profile is from 0.55 to 0.7 mm. The color powder coating can be of various shades with a thickness of about 45 microns.
Each profile for facade panels has its own characteristics and advantages. In order not to be mistaken with the correct choice of a particular type of facade profiles, first of all, you need to build on the purpose of the building and its location. A wide range of profiles today allows you to satisfy the highest and most demanding desires. But the main task when choosing a facade profile is to ensure internal comfort and external aesthetics of the structure.