Why use Polyurethane?
Many times our sales representatives get asked by our customers questions like, “what advantages are there to using a polyurethane product rather than traditional wood. Wood is so much more elegant and solid than artificial materials, so why use it?”
Wood has been around for a very long time, and has served its purposes over many centuries. However, recent technological developments in composite materials have resulted in the introduction of materials that are as structurally strong as wood, but without having any of its disadvantages.
Materials made from polyurethane offer many key benefits such as:
- An excellent light weight alternative to fiberglass, gypsum, concrete and even traditional wood
- It is reasonably easy to install using common woodworking tools and equipment.
- Can be installed by any person with a reasonable amount of amateur carpentry skills.
- Resistant to moisture and will not rot. The material surface does not cause peeling from the surface like wood.
- Since it is an synthetic material and not a natural wood product it is not affected by mold, mildew, fungus and rot.
- It is impervious to all types of insect and pest infestations such as carpenter ants and termites.
- It is designed and engineered so that it will not crack and warp like wood does due to temperature fluctuations when it is installed properly.
- It is not weakened or affected by ultraviolet rays and intense sunlight when properly coated.
As you can see, polyurethane manufactured architectural materials offer customers versatility, durability and value for any building or home renovation project. Decor Mouldings offers a complete line of interior and exterior products manufactured from polyurethane materials. Visit or showroom or view our online catalog to learn more.
