A sandwich panel is the most common building material, which often cover the surface of the building for insulation, or use details here for reconstruction from the inside.
What is a sandwich panel
There are already finished panels in sales, or those that will be collected at the site of construction events. If you purchase material with elemental assembly, you can save a little, and their weight during installation will not be the same as the finished panels.
The sandwich panel consists of several layers – the top and bottom is made of a hard layer, and the space between them is tightly stuffed with a heater. External coatings can be made of metal, PVC or fiberboard, which respectively distinguishes their use. Accordingly, the insulation is completely different, starting from mineral wool, and ending with fiberglass.
Also, before buying the material, it is necessary to understand the scope of the use of sandwich panels, because there are two types – wall and roofing. Before the installation, you should thoroughly study the recommendations according to which you will fully own information on the necessary frame basis.
The only tools that can cut the panels – an electrician, electrician, metal saw. Other tools are not recommended, because this can bring to ignition of insulation material.
If you plan large -scale construction, then you need a mechanical or vacuum grip for the installation of sandwich panels. It is more advisable to use a vacuum capture. In connection with its high cost, you can consider the lease option.
General recommendations for the installation of sandwich panels
When performing the installation of sandwich panels, you should clearly adhere to the recommendations, because the installation of wall and roofing panels differ slightly from each other, but there are general recommendations that can be adhered
First of all, it is necessary to install the frame, and the surface of wooden structures is covered with an antiseptic. For metal structures, it is important to perform cleansing work from rust, and apply a specialized primer, which will prevent the appearance of corrosion.
It is better to apply a sealant, or tape on elements of the frame. The joints of the panel are best treated with silicone sealants.
Follow the recommendations, and you will definitely get an independent installation of sandwich panels.