UPM ProFi Facade is manufactured from a new generation of wood plastic composite material. The principal ingredients are specially selected clean plastic polymers and cellulose fibres which fall as surplus by-products in self-adhesive label manufacture and processing. The material is virtually lignin free and contains no harmful chemicals.
Structure
Hollow composite profile made by extrusion technology.
Environment
As there is no other significant re-cycling process for the label surplus material, the manufacture of UPM ProFi Facade actually reduces land-fill and waste incineration. The only added plastic is clean polypropylene. Production waste and off-cuts can be recycled into new UPM ProFi Facade. The material can also be disposed of with normal household waste for example to be converted into energy.
Colour weathering and maintenance
Unlike conventional WPC and timber cladding, UPM ProFi Facade is virtually lignin free, and will therefore not suffer from the usual “greying”. Instead, over the years, the colours will fade slightly. Cleaning with a jet hose or a normal hose and brush will help to maintain the colour. Such cleaning should be carried out on demand to ensure that surface is free of dirt and debris.
UPM’s unique closed surface is very resistant to moisture absorption and therefore stains. If cleaned immediately after a spill, water is usually enough to remove all traces. Otherwise warm water, a household detergent and gentle brushing may be used.
