Building and renovating your home’s exterior can be a daunting project, especially if you lack experience. It can feel like there’s a million things you have to plan. Regardless of your project, one thing is certain. You want to ensure that you are using the right materials for the job. Here at High Profile Architectural Mouldings, we believe that Hard-Coated Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) is the best option for any exterior architectural mouldings. Why? Well, you’ll have to read to find out.
Let’s say you’ve decided to spruce up your home’s exterior. You know what you want to do. You’ve found the architectural design moulding you want. Now the question of what material you should opt for using in this project. With so many options available and everyone claiming that their products are “the best”, deciding on which to go with can be daunting. Before we go into all the different materials you could use, let’s talk about some important characteristics the ideal option should have.
Durable
One of the most important things is ensuring that this material is durable and long-lasting. Regardless of whether you are purchasing a decorative architectural moulding or one that serves a functional purpose, you must ensure it can withstand the elements. The last thing you want is to spend all this time and money on something only for it to be damaged after the first time there’s a storm.
Cost-Effective
Another important factor to consider is how cost-effective the material is. Say you decide to install fancy trim mouldings around all your windows and doors as well as below the cornices of your home. To do this, a fair amount of material will be needed so if you choose something that’s overpriced you may end up breaking the bank… and no one wants that!
Light-Weight
Unless you’re willing to add reinforcement when you install any architectural moulding to your home, you must ensure that the material being used is lightweight. As an added bonus, the lighter the material, the easier and faster it is to install and the less you have to spend on labour.
Design Capability
Lastly but certainly not least, you want the material to easily be cut and moulded into shape. This will increase the design possibilities meaning that there is a higher probability that what you envision can be created.
Material Options
Now that we know what properties you are looking for in material, let’s start talking about our options. Firstly, there are timber or hardwood which mouldings can look beautiful when added to any home. However, timber can be expensive, especially if you want a detailed design. It can also rot or attract termites which can quickly turn into a big problem. Another option is to use PVC. Although PVC is fairly cheap, this material is not very durable nor is it flexible meaning it can easily snap. Fiber cement is another option. It is durable however it is also heavy and more expensive than most alternatives.
You may be reading this and thinking to yourself, great so there’s really no perfect option, guess I’ll just have to compromise and see what works best. But wait, there IS another material that DOES meet all of the above-mentioned criteria. This magical material is a little something we like to call Hard-Coated Expanded Polystyrene or EPS for short. That’s right, EPS is long-lasting, durable, inexpensive, light, AND easy to mould.
The applications of EPS are endless! It can be used for creating anything from eaves, cornices, window trim and hoods to columns and capitals! It can also be made to look like timber or stone meaning you can get the look of your dreams for the price of your dreams.
Here at High Profile Architectural Mouldings, we pride ourselves on being the builder’s choice in custom made architectural mouldings that bring their clients dreams to reality! Are you renovating, upgrading, or building a whole new exterior for your home? Regardless of what the project is, our team can help! To find out how visit our website today https://highprofilemouldings.com.au/ or give us a call on (07) 5568 0036
