What Are Polystyrene Motifs, Dentils, Corbels, Quoins and Special Features?

Polystyrene motifs, dentils, corbels, quoins and custom façade features are decorative architectural mouldings used to add depth, proportion and character to residential and commercial exteriors. They can emphasise building corners, frame entrances, define rooflines and introduce distinctive details suited to traditional or contemporary designs.

Motifs create individual ornamental features, dentils form repeated decorative bands, corbels add detail beneath projections, and quoins define external building corners. Custom features can also be developed to complement particular architectural styles or project requirements.

Thermatech manufactures these architectural features from high-density expanded polystyrene (EPS), finished with a durable exterior coating. Profiles can be produced in standard designs or customised to suit specific dimensions, architectural styles and applications.

Benefits of Lightweight Polystyrene Decorative Features

Lightweight EPS motifs, dentils, corbels, quoins and custom mouldings offer several practical design and installation advantages:

• Lightweight Construction: EPS features are significantly lighter than comparable concrete or masonry components, making them easier to transport, handle and position while placing considerably less additional load on the building. Final suitability and fixing requirements should always be confirmed for each project.
• Durable Exterior Finish: When correctly installed, sealed and painted, Thermatech mouldings are designed for exterior applications and provide a durable, low-maintenance decorative finish.
• Flexible Design Options: Features can be manufactured to complement Hamptons, Art Deco, Federation, traditional and contemporary architecture.
• Custom Manufacturing: Project-specific designs can be produced to suit nominated dimensions, proportions and architectural requirements.
• Consistent Architectural Detailing: Custom manufacturing allows decorative features to be sized and repeated consistently across building elevations.

Straightforward Installation for Experienced Trades

Compared with heavy masonry features, lightweight EPS decorative mouldings are generally easier to transport, position and install. Installation should be completed by suitably experienced tradespeople using appropriate access equipment, approved adhesives and good building practices.

1. Lightweight Handling: Decorative components can be positioned more easily than comparable solid concrete or masonry features.
2. Accurate Placement: Features can be set out and aligned to create consistent spacing, proportions and visual balance across the façade.
3. Approved Fixing Methods: Mouldings are fixed to suitable prepared surfaces using approved construction adhesives and appropriate installation methods.
4. Ready for Painting: Once installed and properly jointed, the finished mouldings can be coated with a suitable exterior acrylic paint intended for masonry surfaces.

Reliable Australia-Wide Delivery

Thermatech supplies builders, designers and homeowners across Australia. Our architectural mouldings are carefully packaged to help protect the components during transport and ensure they arrive ready for installation.

Add distinctive architectural detail to your next project with custom motifs, dentils, corbels, quoins and special features. Contact Thermatech’s Gold Coast team to discuss your design, request product information or obtain a quote.

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