Window slats - news 2024 for even more possibilities!
Window trims are an indispensable installation element during the finishing work on window joinery. Despite their small size, they perform very important functions, affecting not only the aesthetics, but even the overall comfort and condition of our houses and flats. In order to adapt as much as possible to the needs of customers, the window moulding sector continues to refine the ideal products. Profigips, a manufacturer of building profiles [...]
Window trims - what are they for, why are they so important and how do you choose the best ones?
When installing windows, it is easy to forget simple but extremely important things. One of these is the use of skirting boards. Although this is now becoming almost standard, not all contractors are convinced of the validity of their use. However, bearing in mind that window joinery plays a key role in our homes, influencing both thermal comfort and aesthetic [...]
Why are gypsum plaster and PVC corners the perfect duo?
Plastering is one of the most important stages of interior finishing for the final result. It gives our walls and ceilings a smooth surface and a protective layer against mechanical damage. However, there are various plastering methods, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
Why should you do expansion joints on a building? Find out and avoid unwanted consequences!
Building expansion joints are an important structural element - although small and almost invisible, they are crucial to the durability and safety of our homes. This is why as much attention as any other aspect should be paid to the correct location and use of expansion joints during planning and subsequent building work.
Why use a plinth profile with a grid and drip cap?
The use of skirting boards has not been standard in the construction industry until recently. Today, however, more and more contractors are embracing this solution and are becoming convinced that a skirting board is indeed necessary and makes further work easier. There are two types of this product: aluminium skirting boards and PVC skirting boards with mesh and drip cap. Later in this article we will take a closer look at this [...].
What is the advantage of using PVC plinth profiles over aluminium?
Plinth profiles (also known as starter strips) are the base on which the first layer of insulation is laid. It has an auxiliary function (in levelling Styrofoam boards and levelling gaps), a protective function (made of aluminium, it does not allow rodents to enter the thermal insulation) and an anti-moisture function (eaves or drip caps allow rainwater to run off freely). There are two types of profiles available on the market - [...].
PVC starter strip for polystyrene foam - what possibilities does ultrasonic mesh bonding offer?
PVC starter strips are valued products, used as a base for the first insulation layer. They have many advantages (including protection against moisture, heat loss and damage caused by rodents), which is why their use is becoming almost the norm among contractors. However, in order for a skirting board to fulfil its purpose, it must be suitably strong and durable. This requirement has led to [...]
Is a starter strip necessary?
Wondering why plinth profiles are used? It is an element that is not always appreciated when planning the insulation of buildings. However, the benefits of its use definitely speak for investing in its purchase and remembering to install it. The execution of the house insulation will then be durable and solid and will gain an aesthetic appearance. Most importantly, however, the slats [...]