Sandwich panels

Sandwich panels are a special type of modern building material that has proven itself in the construction of prefabricated houses for various purposes. In addition to residential buildings, sandwich panels have proven themselves to be excellent for hangars and warehouses. Their main advantage is the efficiency of the construction process, the possibility of using them in industrial construction, and excellent thermal insulation.

Constructions made of such material are extremely light, while it is supplied in various colors and profiling formats. Having the appearance of panels, the products are fully prepared for installation work, which eliminates "wet" processes on the construction site. It is equally important that you can work with this material at any time of the year.

Features of sandwich panels

Structurally, such products consist of several layers, due to which it is possible to simultaneously insulate and clad the facade. As a rule, these layers provide for the following format:

• Two external ones - usually made of metal profiled sheet with a protective and decorative coating. 
• Inner layer. The core is a heater. Most often, manufacturers use polyurethane foam, mineral wool, and polystyrene foam.

A distinction is made between wall and roofing types of material. Insulated panels for facades are most often used for the construction of quickly erected residential buildings. Products without insulation are used for the construction of enclosing structures and industrial facilities. They are also used to assemble metal structures for various purposes. The speed of installation is affected by the thermal characteristics of the material and the quality of the lock with which it is equipped. Sandwiches are installed on site using Z-Lock, tongue-and-groove, etc. fasteners.

What does sandwich panel installation involve?

Installation of this type of building material should be carried out by experienced craftsmen, which involves the implementation of complex turnkey works. During installation, it is extremely important to adhere to the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the technology. The general algorithm for installing wall and roof panels is as follows:

• preparation - development of a project, with an accurate layout of elements, fastening units and joints;
• creation of a frame part - from metal, reinforced concrete or wood, gluing of a sealing tape to prevent contact and installation of panels without cold bridges;
• delivery of material to the site;
• installation of sandwich panels - removal of the protective film, lifting to the fixation point, installation of the first element;
• fastening of panels - installation on bolted connections with a sealing washer in accordance with the project, joining together using locks;
• sealing of panel joints - a sealant or sealing tape is used in the process.

Turnkey sandwich panels also provide for the installation of additional elements. These include corners, cornice and ridge strips when installing a roof made of sandwich panels, ebbs, and finishing of openings. If it is necessary to cut the material when installing panels on the frame, a jigsaw, circular saw, and metal shears are used in the work. The cut areas are treated with an anti-corrosion substance.

Important aspects of turnkey installation of sandwich panels

Such works should be performed only by experienced construction company craftsmen who are well versed in the technology. Installation of panels with insulation starts from the eaves part in the direction of the ridge. It is important to pay attention to the correct allowance of products in the presence of transverse joints. The minimum slope is usually in the range of 5-7 degrees. In addition, professionals certainly adhere to the following rules during installation:

• precise design - the correct calculation of the number and size of elements allows you to avoid unnecessary cuts and determines the final price of installing sandwich panels;
• careful transportation of materials, preventing damage and spoilage of products;
• optimal choice of internal insulation in accordance with the features of the object.

When ordering the installation of panels in Kyiv and the region from the professionals of RSK "Alba", customers can count on quality, compliance with deadlines and a responsible attitude to each stage of work. Thanks to this, you get a durable and efficient building with ideal aesthetics.