The first appearance of man-made materials have been motivated by the desire to simplify and cheapen the production of objects that surround people. Artificial polymers invented in the late XIX century, which resulted in a grand scientific revolution, which echoes can be heard now. In 1862, the Grand International Exhibition in London scientist Alexander Parkes first introduced in the history of this stuff. Its discovery created a furor. Then the polymer is modified under high temperature rubber. When heated, it gave any shape, and cooling it saves it. Because of these properties in combination with the low cost polymeric materials have gained tremendous popularity. Reasons for the appearance since the first plastic made stepped far forward. Various kinds of modifications and foams have become part of our lives as diverse elements: the components of building materials, furniture, household items, machinery parts and many other things. Due to its aam polymeric materials occupy a significant niche in the market. Every year they have improved and changed to best meet the modern requirements in design and construction. Recently in our country, the popularity of the composites increased tenfold. Earlier this year the exhibition Mosbuild-2005 introduced a new material called lightbeam (composite decorative construction material, which was originally created to replace the wooden beams). His appearance on the market is justified: in conditions of increasing scarcity and high cost of wood composite materials are becoming more relevant to architects and designers working in different directions. Lightbeam conceived as an imitation of wooden beams, a material that combines all the advantages of a tree and stripped of the main disadvantages of wood. As we have noted, the tree - an expensive and relatively scarce material. Besides, being a raw material from which to create furniture and architectural elements, it behaves very capriciously, responsive to changing conditions, such as raising or lowering the temperature, increasing humidity, excessive dryness, etc. Wood, especially the array of changes in temperature can "lead": it crack, crack, absorb moisture. This contributes to the appearance of fungi and bacteria that destroy its structure. As a result, products made of wood creaking, shrinking or swelling, warping and lose its original appearance. Another drawback of wood - weight. Because of this new material must be stripped of all of the above deficiencies. He must be very light, durable, resistant to various influences and to changing climatic conditions. Lightbeam even got its name according to the weights: Light (English - light) means an easy one. Technical parameters it is polystyrene, veneered. New composite material devoid of all defects of wood and successfully replace wooden interior elements and architectural design. The hallmark of the composite veneer is the weight of the product. Lightbeam created for architects and interior designers to simplify the modeling of furniture, architectural elements and design space. From this and went second title of the material - a gift of a designer. Physical and mechanical properties Lightbeam - composite plywood veneer polystyrene timber. Simply put, a quality plywood, glued with foam and veneered wood. Composite, it is called because it consists of several other independent materials (in this case, veneer, plywood and Styrofoam). In contrast to the heavy wooden beams new material does not require special massive anchorages, because it has low weight. Styrofoam, which is the basis of composite material provides the strength of all components as plywood glued to it the entire surface. In addition, the distinctive properties of polystyrene feel good sound insulation, moisture resistance and the ability to tightly hold nails or screws, which distinguishes it from conventional materials such as drywall or particle board, which crumble. All the above advantages lightbeam also characteristic of most other construction materials. Inside there is a special lightbeam Technology groove, where you can put the wiring, which is very useful when designing and building interior. Inside the slot can be a place for a special mount in the form of a metal sterzhnyastyazhki thread, through which LIGHTBEAM extend up to the required size. Products made of this material are all shapes and sizes. The standard length of a structural beam is 2,4 or 3m. Interconnected elements are articulated in the form of links. Number of components is infinite, so the final length depends only on the task at hand. Width lightbeam varies, from 40x40 up to 160x160 mm. Depending on the ultimate goal of connecting not only the bars, but also elements of the composition, gluing them together horizontally, vertically, perpendicular, ie any desired manner. They also affirm the special dowels, steel flanges, and sometimes combine all of these methods. Lightbeam calibrated with an accuracy of 0.1 mm, which gives the undeniable advantages of working with him. Initially, rough and heterogeneous surface of the wood is always complicates the work with wood as with building material. Lightbeam - perfectly smooth. As for colors, their range is almost limitless. Color veneer has about 2500 shades. This allows you to choose the product of a composite beam in accordance with the color of the interior. Lightbeam surface, primed with skim pile is the ideal foundation for a variety of decorative coatings. As the finishing materials used tinted lacquer, water dispersion or latex paints, decorative and texture coating, wallpaper any severity, and so briefly on the virtues of indisputable advantages lightbeam are: the independence of the conditions of use; connection with any kind of varnish, paint and wallpaper, sound proofing, water resistance , uninflammable, light weight, environmental friendliness (the material meets all sanitary requirements), the ability to create products of any shape, able to mount and hide inside wiring; strength; perfectly smooth surface, simplicity and ease of use. Not to be unfounded, we note that, before the release building product on the market, the developers held a series of thorough testing, to the extent that the product of lightbeam installed car with five passengers. A prolonged stay in the rain and had no effect on the appearance of the material and its structure. Even after being on a hard frost of its technical indicators remained unchanged. He did not crack, crack, retaining its original appearance. Specifically to test the strength of the composite material had the following test: in the bar length 2.4 m, placed as a board shop, stood a very large man weighing about 150 kg. Lightbeam deflection was only 5 mm. This suggests that the composite as a very stable material. Where to use Assign the material is hidden in its name - a structural beam. The word "structural" refers to the nature of the product - is the material from which to create various designs. Initially, the developers have used it for furniture production. These were different Shop-racking, racks for radio, wine coasters, etc. Then LIGHTBEAM were used to create interior designs. This composite material is used for the design elements of the ceiling, floor, walls and furniture. From this pose different beams, ceilings, frames, doors, wall panels, table legs, sliding library, etc. With its help Zone the room, creating different partitions, change the floor level. Lightbeam used for decoration of arched openings, as he can be given a curved shape. However, curved it is called conditional because composite materials are virtually no sag. During manufacture it gives a curved shape, then it does not change. And this again distinguishes it from the timber, because the wooden beams not bend enough to put into it, for example, a large mirror. Lightbeam allows it. Generalizing the above, it can be argued that the composite is ideal for ceilings, wall and other structures. Its rightly be regarded as material of the future. Finally, the Union has recognized the uniqueness of design, ergonomics and versatility of products from lightbeam. This is evidenced by a diploma issued to the developer of the material, which has no analogues either in Russia or abroad. This allows us to rightfully assume LIGHTBEAM one of the most suitable materials for the construction of a single space.
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