Polyurethane Exterior Facade
Polyurethane exterior facade refers to decorative architectural elements — window surrounds, columns, cornices, sills, brackets and crowns — produced from rigid polyurethane and applied to a building’s facade. The closed-cell structure, at 150-220 kg/m³ (production target ~160 kg/m³) density, absorbs less than 1% water: it does not rot, swell or host insects in rain, snow or frost. Because the elements are light, they add no structural load and can be carried and installed by a single craftsman using adhesive and screws. The single requirement outdoors is a UV-resistant elastic topcoat; the white acrylic primer applied at the factory is a technical base, not a finish coat.

Which products does a polyurethane facade programme cover?
How does a polyurethane facade element differ from EPS foam?
How is the facade installation carried out?
What paint, primer and UV protection are required?
On which building types is it used?
How are measurements, custom production and price determined?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do polyurethane facade elements deteriorate in rain, snow or frost?
No. Because the closed-cell structure absorbs less than 1% water, the material does not rot, swell or grow mould. With a service range of -100 °C / +80 °C, no cracking occurs through freeze-thaw cycles.
Are they resistant to hail and strong wind?
Yes. At 150-220 kg/m³ (production target ~160 kg/m³) density they are not punctured and cratered by severe hail the way EPS foam is. For wind resistance, installation must combine adhesive with screws, with parts screwed to each other at the joints.
Can the products be left unpainted?
They should not be. The white acrylic primer applied at the factory is a technical base, not a finish; an unpainted surface yellows and fades over time under UV.
Which paint and primer should be used?
Highly elastic, UV-resistant facade paints are suitable (for example the premium exterior ranges of Jotun or Filli Boya). For warranty purposes the primer must be the system primer of the same brand as the topcoat.
Do they add load to the building or need a structural support?
The elements are light and add no static load to the facade. Polyurethane columns are decorative and not load-bearing; if a load will rest on them, an internal steel frame carries it and the column is never filled with concrete.
How do they behave in a fire?
The fire class is defined as B2 (flame retardant). Thanks to phosphorus-based flame retardants in the raw material, the element self-extinguishes once the flame source is removed.
Which tools are needed for cutting and installation?
The density is too high for a utility knife. Use a fine-tooth hand saw or a mitre saw, with 45° mitres at corners; joints are then filled and sanded smooth with 180-220 grit.
Are non-catalogue sizes and models produced, and how is the price set?
Yes. An existing motif can be digitised by 3D scanning and produced by CNC or moulding; 3D design and on-site surveys are chargeable. A quotation requires the area size in linear metres or m², photos and the location. Prices cover the product only and goods are ex-works.
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