| Fypon has been manufacturing high quality urethane | | | | 3. Durability and Longevity Look closely at any |
| millwork for over 35 years. The creation of their | | | | wooden exterior architectural elements and you will |
| millwork products takes place by injecting | | | | be sure to find at least one of the following issues; |
| high-density urethane into detailed molds to create | | | | warping, splitting, rotting, and insect damage. Although |
| architectural elements such as; ceiling medallions, | | | | wooden accents can be beautiful they definitely will |
| louvers, moldings, dentil blocks, brackets, door | | | | need routine maintenance and eventually be replace. |
| surrounds, crossheads and balustrade systems. Since | | | | Fypon has successfully created their urethane |
| Fypon creates their products with molds they are | | | | millwork to posses the same level of detail and |
| frequently referred to as "molded millwork," whereas | | | | architectural authenticity as its wooden counterparts. |
| wood millwork is a milled product. When comparing | | | | However, unlike wood, Fypon urethane resists |
| wood millwork to a manufactured urethane millwork, | | | | warping, splitting, weather and insect damage. These |
| such as Fypon, there are five main differences to | | | | qualities make urethane molded millwork a durable |
| consider. | | | | product with substantial longevity, which is ideal for |
| | | | exterior millwork exposed to the elements such as; |
| 1. Versatility One characteristic of Fypon millwork is | | | | linear moldings, louvers, gable pediments, sunbursts, |
| that its closed cell structure prevents water | | | | crossheads and decorative brackets. |
| absorption, making it moisture resistant. In addition, | | | | 4. Labor Saving Another notable difference between |
| urethane is splinter resistant and insect resistant. | | | | molded millwork and wood is that wood is very labor |
| These qualities allow Fypon to be a suitable product | | | | intensive for the installer. Wood millwork requires |
| for both the interior and exterior of your home. | | | | sanding, priming, and painting. Whereas, Fypon arrives |
| Moldings, dentil blocks and brackets are examples of | | | | with a UV resistant primer coat already applied. |
| products ideal for both indoors and outdoors. On the | | | | Therefore, it does not require sanding or priming |
| other hand, outdoor installation of wood millwork | | | | which in turn will save you high labor costs that would |
| requires a different grade and finish than is necessary | | | | otherwise be incurred with wood. |
| for interior installation. | | | | 5. Overall Value Fypon molded millwork is a value |
| 2. Quality Because Fypon is a manufactured product | | | | added product in that it is reasonably priced and can |
| the highest requirements for quality control are in | | | | instantly increase your home's resale value. Fypon |
| place to ensure a constant level of quality and | | | | does not require a lot of maintenance and maintains |
| excellence. Each piece is finished with a UV resistant | | | | its attractive appearance over a long period of time. |
| white primer guaranteeing a consistent finish. In | | | | On the other hand, the market price of wood |
| comparison, wood can posses many variations such | | | | fluctuates. And because wooden millwork does |
| as discoloration, gouges and/or knots. The natural | | | | require periodic maintenance and may need to be |
| occurrences in wood can result in waste and create | | | | replaced over time your return on your investment |
| an inconsistent appearance between each piece. | | | | will decrease. |