Many owners of houses would like to have certain wooden elements in the interior. Artificial beams made of polyurethane for wood are a simple and relatively inexpensive way to significantly improve the decor of rooms without unnecessary costs.

Decorative beams of polyurethane

At present, decorative artificial beams are in good demand, which in their appearance almost do not differ from products made of natural wood. They are made of rigid polyurethane and used as decorative elements for walls and ceilings. Beams made of polyurethane under a tree - exquisite decoration for many premises: private houses and apartments, cafes and restaurants, hotels, etc. In addition, unlike natural wooden beams, this material is more lightweight, durable, reliable and looks natural. With its help you can create a cozy atmosphere in the house.

Material Advantages

What are good beams of polyurethane for a tree in the interior? If the house has high ceilings, these elements will be very beneficial to emphasize the volume of the room. With skewed ceilings, they will make the space more harmonious.

Beams made of polyurethane under a tree (photos are presented in the article) are able to visually change the symmetry of the room (located across the room expand the space, and vice versa). You can not change anything, and the beams to place all over the ceiling in a crosswise manner, in the form of a grate or to allocate a certain zone. Additional advantages:

• Beams very accurately imitate the texture of the tree, have an attractive appearance.
• This material is much lighter than wood, which greatly simplifies the installation on walls and ceiling.
• Their internal part is hollow, which makes it possible to hide the existing defects on the walls, ceiling, as well as pipes and electrical wiring.
• For the installation does not require special knowledge, all the work can be done on their own.
• Good moisture resistance.
• Resistance to temperature changes.
• Polyurethane falshalki do not rot and do not damage the parasites.
• These beams are fireproof, so that they can be used for lighting equipment if necessary.
• Such materials have a relatively low cost, which can not be said about natural wood.
• Manufacturers offer a wide range of colors, which makes it possible to pick up beams for absolutely any interior.

Features of the installation

Installation of polyurethane beams can be carried out in several ways.

Pretty massive and heavy products are attached to the previously installed on the ceiling crate of wooden rails or metal profile.

If the elements have a light weight, they can easily be attached to liquid nails.

Often used a combined method of attachment, which allows more securely fasten heavy beams. For this, the product is not only glued to the ceiling, but it is also screwed onto the lath from the rail or profile.

Facade of the house in the style of half-timbered houses

Style fachwerk is very popular among designers and architects. Houses in this style can be built from scratch or finish the facade, and to cope with this task is quite feasible and without the help of specialists. Imitation fachwerk - an excellent option for those people who simply do not have the money to purchase an expensive wooden beam.

To the facade looked good, you must adhere to a few very simple recommendations. First of all, beams of polyurethane under a tree for fachwerk-style, which will need to be fastened to the facade, should not be too thin. It should be remembered that, first of all, half-timbered is a construction technology, in which the frame of beams is the basis of the entire building, and, consequently, the structure of thin elements can not stand.