All about metal strips

Metal strips are used in construction and repair in order to hide various cracks, seams, material joints... Their main function is decorative, but they also serve to strengthen structures such as windows or doors. Most often, the material is used for the exterior decoration of the building, but sometimes also for the interior.

Cover strips are metal profiles of various sizes, however, there are also false strips made of other materials, but metal ones are the most durable. They can be of different sizes (length and width), while the wider the bar, the higher its cost. Most often, strips are made of steel and galvanized metal. Some models come with a polyester coating - this is done in order to protect the surface from damage and give it a more aesthetic look.

In most cases, metal strips are used for exterior decoration of a building.... Of course, putty and other similar materials can be used to mask the joints, but the installation of the strip is much easier, so many are inclined to this option. They allow you to hide the ugly joints of the material, as well as traces of polyurethane foam in cracks and openings, since the material will collapse over time from weather phenomena. If you install metal false strips, you can forget about this problem.

It happens that they are used in the interior decoration of the building. Moreover, now on the construction market you can find decorative items that will not only strengthen the structure, but also fit perfectly into the interior of a house, apartment or office.

For the manufacture of metal strips, tin with a polymer coating, aluminum and aluminum alloys, steel and galvanized metal sheets are most often used. Steel products will be the most reliable, they are not afraid of temperature drops, mechanical damage and any other influences. Polyester-coated seam planks are available in a wide range of colors, so you can choose the shade that suits your needs. The thickness of such strips, as a rule, ranges from 0.5 to 2 millimeters. And also false strips are often made of polymeric materials and even wood, but such products are suitable only for interior decoration, as they are short-lived and can easily deform and lose their properties under the influence of adverse weather conditions.

For outdoor decoration, it is most appropriate to use metal parts. Metal strips can be angular or U-shaped, which makes it easy to attach them to any structure as a framing part. Among the main types of metal false strips, one can distinguish a strip for the joint, on the outer and inner corners, as well as on the base and on the parapet. This also includes the window ebb, as well as the upper and side slopes.

Cover strips can be used in a wide variety of applications. One of the most common is the installation of plastic windows. Metal strips and slopes help hide the gaps between the window and the wall, as well as mask traces of foam and strengthen the structure.

Planks for doors and gates are also often used.... Installation of strips allows you to give the doorway a more finished and neat look. Mock planks can also be used on the floor to hide the joints between the flooring and the wall. They are also used in the construction of structures from sandwich panels, as well as for siding when cladding buildings.

In all these cases, the use of cover strips is not only a decorative function, but also allows you to strengthen the structure, make it more reliable and stable. In the construction of sandwich panels, metal sills also help protect the material from negative environmental influences - dust, moisture, temperature extremes... In this case, cover strips are used not only at the joints of the material, but also on eaves, at the points of connection with the base, on window and door openings.

As already stated, cover plates can be of different sizes. Therefore, before buying the necessary material, you need to accurately measure the area on which they are planned to be installed, and also calculate what length and width of the pretend strips will be required for it. It is worth considering the fact that the strip should be slightly wider than the joint, so as not only to overlap it, but also to go a little on the surface of the wall, door and any other. The selected product must meet not only an aesthetic function, but also protect the structure from negative external influences.

Colour cover strips should match the color of the door, wall or window frame (depending on where the strip will be attached) or be in harmony with the surrounding space. In addition to color, it is important to pay attention to texture and design - they should also be in harmony with other structural elements. Among the materials, it is worth giving preference to steel or galvanized metal - such cover plates are more reliable and durable, but you also need to start from the purpose for which the parts are selected.

Metal strips do not rust, they add completeness and aesthetic appearance to the structure. In addition, you can find products of all types and sizes for a wide variety of purposes. And also, if you wish, you can make metal strips to order.

Important: you can purchase cover strips only in specialized certified stores, choosing trusted manufacturers. Otherwise, there is a great chance of getting a low-quality product that will have a short service life.

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