Category: Facade Systems

Facades Add Beauty To Function

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The human species has a natural affinity for beauty. We might scoff at such a concept because it sounds too dramatic, but it’s the truth. If you go to an airport, chances are that you’re boarding a flight to go somewhere. And yet, airports are more than just airplanes; they have artwork and sculptures to attract the attention of travelers. It’s the same with other buildings. While hospitals have certain features in common, and stadiums conform to certain structural patterns, and schools have a specific look, they don’t all look alike.

That’s because, in addition to the building components like a roof, walls, doors, etc. that are common features in structures, the architect who designed the plans had more than function in mind. At Danpal, we believe in beauty and that’s why our facades are so dazzling. The variety of colors, textures, and finishes gives an architect the freedom that’s needed to give a building a unique image.

BEAUTIFUL, BUT USEFUL TOO—THAT’S A DANPAL FAÇADE

The aesthetics of a building reflects individual preferences, but no one who works inside a building wants to have the day’s tasks interrupted by a leaking roof. The same goes for people in their living space; they want to have a home that’s attractive on the outside, and comfortable dry on the inside.

It’s for that reason that Danpal facades are able to shield a building from the harm that weather can cause. Moisture inside a building can lead to serious problems in the structure, but it also can cause health problems to develop, especially if the occupants of the building already suffer from allergies, asthma, or other respiratory issues. Rain, snow, sleet, hail and wind are powerful weather foes, but a Danpal façade is a building’s friend.

FacadesFACADES PROMOTE ESTHETIC FEATURES THAT MAKE BUILDINGS STAND OUT

As we’ve already noted, esthetics is an important part of an architect’s design. Can you imagine what it would be like if every building on the street where you live or where you work looked exactly alike? We won’t even consider the trials and tribulations of trying to figure out which one is the one you’d need to enter in a community of identical buildings. But facades give a building its individuality with artistic touches that make a difference.

Visualize how striking your building would look if you alternated light and dark colors in order to create a vivid impression that catches the attention of people passing by. Layering different shades of a particular color can create depth to the perspective of a building. All buildings are not created alive and Danpal facades celebrate the unique features that make them stand out from the crowd.

THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND A DANPAL FAÇADE

We’ve talked about the function of a building. We’ve explained a building’s aesthetics. But there’s one more thing that makes the difference in a Danpal façade, and that’s technology. Danpal, a company which has been a leader in the building industry for over 30 years, prides itself on its innovative flair. Our microcell technology keeps the facades resistant to moisture.

Energy can’t escape because of thermal insulation. We use a snap-lock connection system and double-click locking seams to give a building the utmost in security and high-load resistance.

FACADES LOOK GREAT AND WORK GREAT TOO!

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Buildings. In many instances, it’s a case of “seen one, seen them all.” But Danpal believes that buildings can be more than just one-size-fits-all structures that fulfill a functional purpose. A building can also look great while it’s fulfilling the purpose for which it was designed and built. That’s why Danpal facades are so popular with architects. Our facades offer a variety of ways for a building to show off and become something more than just another structure. We provide colors, textures, and finishes that turn an ordinary building into a functioning work of art. You’ll be amazed at the options that you’ll find when you explore the world of Danpal facades.

HOW BUILDINGS CAN BE BEAUTIFUL WITH DANPAL FACADES

You may not be considering beauty as a standard feature of a building, but after you’ve seen the difference that facades can deliver, you’ll be excited about the choices you can make. A building can take on different dimensions merely by the selections you make for your façade. Do you want to add depth to the perspective? You can do that by layering different shades of color. We offer feature lighting, brick stacks, and columns so that you can give your building a dazzling appearance. Seeking a bold, eye-catching image? Try alternating dark and light colors. With Danpal facades, beauty is an option that you won’t want to do without.

FacadesFAÇADE PROTECTION AGAINST WEATHER

Even while looking gorgeous, a Danpal façade is hard at work making sure that weather doesn’t ruin the building. No matter where you live, there’s a weather manifestation that can be particularly harmful. In some parts of the world, winter is a season to dread because it brings snow, cold temperatures and wind. Other places have rainy seasons that deliver torrential downpours. All regions of the globe have weather, and they all have buildings. That’s why Danpal has designed facades that are able to protect a building’s interior from weather worries.

Some of the problems that weather causes are immediately noticed. But others, like the mold that can develop if insulation gets wet, may not be detected as quickly until they’ve already created a problem. In houses or workplaces where insulation is compromised by moisture that penetrated a building’s exterior, the occupants may find themselves suffering from health issues. This is particularly true for people who already have respiratory conditions such as asthma or allergies. When that happens, the building in which these people live and work is actually making them sick. A façade by Danpal is a great way to keep your building and the people inside it healthier.

DANPAL INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

We’ve dedicated our decades of experience to devising products that are strong enough to stand up to weather. Microcell technology is the secret to the strength of our facades. Our thermal insulation prevents energy from escaping. The result? Your heating and cooling remain at consistent temperatures all the year around. Hail can’t get past our snap-lock connection systems. With our double-click locking seams, a building can count on security and high-load resistance. That’s Danpal innovation in action!

Facades Are The Beautiful Way To Protect Buildings From Weather Damage

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Danpal, a leader in the building industry with over half a century of experience, has always emphasized the importance of manufacturing high-quality products that deliver superior performance. Our commitment to the environment assures our clients that the materials we produce support their own ecological concerns. These are the factors which have established our company as a trailblazer in the field. But we also have a creative influence on the buildings that are designed by architects. That harmony of creativity and performance is exemplified by our facades. The façade of a building is both an esthetic and a functional component of the structure.

Matching A Façade To the Neighborhood

We provide many options for colors, textures, and finishes so that architects can have a wide variety of choices when deciding how the building will look. A building has a designated purpose for the occupants within; whether it’s a home or a workplace, the interior of the structure must be safe and comfortable for the people who spend time there. But a building also has its own neighborhood; how it looks on the exterior will play a part in the way it fits into the community. Is your building located in a part of the community where the architectural style is more traditional, or is it in an area that’s know for its modern look? The façade that you choose can blend with the style that’s best suited for the building’s location. Facades can enhance the outward appearance of a building so that it helps to create a positive impression.

FacadesFaçade Strength Keeps Weather Damage Away

Microcell technology is at the heart of the strength of a Danpal façade. The high-impact resistance capitalizes on microcell technology to enable a building to withstand the damage that hail can cause. The snap-lock connection system keeps water and air from invading the building and letting moisture thrive. There’s also co-extended UV protection with Danpal facades so that the power of the sun won’t cause harm to your building over time.

Facades And Esthetics

Daylight is one of the most attractive features that’s provided with Danpal facades. The glazing panel of the façade has tight spacing between the ribs so that the natural light from outside can be evenly diffused inside. Light also opens the possibilities for visual contrasts, as building elements, whether hidden or integrated with conventional glazing, create fascinating impressions. There is also a wonderful range of colors and finishes to transform a building into an artistic masterpiece.

Other Advantages of Facades

Architects appreciate the flexibility of Danpal facades which makes them much easier to work with. The flush external of the concealed joints can warp and twist if necessary. Another feature is the system certification, which is compliant with ISO9001 and CSTB requirements. As the “R” values of roofing insulation have almost tripled in recent decades, Danpal facades play a role. That’s because the unique cell structure of the façade works with superior thermal insulation. At at a time when environmental responsibility is the universal goal, Danpal’s facades do their part to make the world a better place.

Facades Make Buildings Stronger, More Appealing, More Energy Efficient

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There are a number of considerations that go into the design of a building. An architect has an image of a building as she or he works, but throughout the creative process, a very analytical procedure is taking place simultaneously. Weather is always uppermost in the architect’s planning: is this building located in a region where it will be subjected to particularly wet weather in the form of rain and snow? Will sunlight be intense? Is the area a windy place? How extreme are the weather conditions and how will they impact the building? Architects build with the weather, environmental regulations, and esthetics in mind, and throughout all of this, they are also eager to please the client for whom they are designing the building. The client is also concerned about the cost of the building: Will it require much maintenance? Will it last a long time? Will it perform its primary function and meet expectations?

All of these considerations matter a great deal. Danpal, a leader in the building industry, recommends its facades as a way of putting architect and client concerns to rest. Danpal facades combine impressive strength with light weight for a product that’s easy to work with and built to last.

Danpal Strengths Create Superior Facades

A façade by Danpal can resist the impact of weather while preventing moisture from penetrating a building. Our microcell technology keeps the building watertight and airtight, and our double-click locking system offers impressive impact resistance. The snap-lock connection system also contributes to the prevention of penetration by moisture.

FacadesFacades Can Handle The Light

Natural light is a great innovation in building materials and Danpal facades lead the way for this popular feature. The tight spacing between the ribs of the façade’s glazing panel transmits evenly diffused natural light to enhance the internal working and living spaces. At the same time, we’re well aware that sunlight, as much as we love it, can be a problem for a building. That’s why we offer co-extended UV protection so that the building will enjoy a long life span.

Energy Efficiency Is Supported By Danpal Facades

The unique cell structure of our facades can be credited with improvements in the “U” and “R” values that support better thermal insulation and increased energy efficiency. Today’s consumers expect their places of work and residence to mirror their own environmental concerns and Danpal is pleased to do our utmost to meet this expectation from our customers. We’re all about Global Vision, Local Focus as we support the environment and the expectations of our clients.

Esthetic Appeal Is Part Of the Danpal Façade Attraction

There’s no need for a building to be dull. Not when Danpal offers so many options in the form of colors, finishes and textures that can dazzle the eye and enhance the look of the community. Our facades allow the architect to release those creative instincts that make a building more than a construction project.

Danpal Facades Are Easy To Work With

Danpal is committed to creating products that are easy to work with. Our facades are designed with concealed joints that create a flush external. If necessary for performance, the flush external can twist and warp.

Choosing a Danpal façade means choosing strength, esthetics, flexibility, and sustainability. It’s the smart choice!

Facades And Buildings: A Long-Term Partnership

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Sometimes we forget that architecture was, perhaps, one of the first creative endeavors that human beings pursued. The magnificent structures that astound us, whether it’s the enormous arrangement of stones at Stonehenge or the tombs of ancient Egypt, are amazing for the skill, science, and art that went into their construction. They’re also amazing because they’re still here. Buildings have that capacity to inspire us with an awareness of what our ancestors were capable of. It’s unfortunate that, in today’s world, we fail to expect buildings to rise to that same level of awe-inspiring wonder. Maybe that needs to change.

Danpal wasn’t around when the stones were put in place at Stonehenge or when the tombs of the Egyptian pharaohs were constructed. We’re proud of our 50 years in the building industry but we can’t claim the longevity of the ancient world or the early centuries. But we can proudly lay claim to one aspect of those past achievements: we also believe that buildings should be built to last. Those architects of earlier civilizations didn’t have the advantage of the technology that we employ, but they were also dealing with the same adversary that we face, and that’s weather. Imagine what they could have achieved if they’d had access to Danpal facades!

FacadeFacades Can Stop Weather Damage Before It Starts

Buildings built in different climates face different challenges. Stonehenge and the Egyptian tombs don’t have the same weather to endure. Architects set to work with their meteorology and their geography firmly in mind. The façade that’s right for wet, damp, rainy England wouldn’t work for the dry desert of Egypt. Fortunately, there’s a great deal of versatility among facades. You’ll be able to select one that can protect a building from the powerful snowstorms that some parts of the globe experience in winter, as well as the driving rains that soak everything beneath the skies. Choosing the façade that’s right for your climate means choosing the façade that’s going to protect your building for a long time to come.

What Facades Do When Not Protecting Buildings From Weather

There are always times when a building isn’t facing rain, snow, hail, wind or hot sun. But that just means that they’re still at work doing what they always do, no matter the weather. Facades have a functional purpose, but they also have an esthetic role to play in the life cycle of a building as well, and it’s one that also has a connection to nature. But this time, it’s a much more tranquil role.

Danpal has earned a reputation for pioneering what’s called “daylighting architecture.” That’s how we describe the way that we incorporate natural light into the interiors of our buildings. Architects use our facades to create an interior atmosphere that is able to adapt to the changing angles of the light so that exactly the right amount enters, improving the ability to see and also improving the way that we feel. Our human reaction to natural light may seem intangible, but studies show that it’s real; we have a better attitude in general, and we’re more productive on our work, when we’re working in an environment which supports natural light.

Facades That Are Built To Last

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Buildings look so imposing, don’t they? Externally, they stand tall and dominate the landscape with their height. Inside, we expect to see a flurry of activity as people interact, work, and conduct business. But architects know that every building, regardless of its purpose, is only as strong as the materials that were used to make it. Every building is at the mercy of the elements; if a building is constructed from inferior materials, each drop of rain and each flake of snow is part of the arsenal of weather that can lead to its downfall. A façade system by Danpal is the best way to protect your building from weather.

Danpal Facades Are Built To Last

Weather has been around for a long time, right? Danpal knows that. That’s why we build products that are designed to last. With a façade system from Danpal, a building can stand up to the storms, hail, and winds that the seasons bring. A façade system will be around for a long, long time. Danpal understands that different facades are suited for different styles of architecture and different settings. The climate where the building is located is an important factor to consider when choosing your structure’s façade. A rainy climate calls for very different specifications than what would be needed if your building is located where the sun is a major factor. When choosing a façade system, you want to be sure that it blends well with the façade that suits it.

FaçadeDanpal Facades Enhance Your Building’s Appearance

Façades do a lot to make a building work better. They promote energy efficiency, which is always a priority in today’s environmentally conscious markets. They have another advantage that makes them an asset. Facades encourage creativity and originality and Danpal adds a flourish with lots of options, including a variety of colors, finishes, and special effects.

Natural Light is a Façade Favorite

The idea that external light can become a feature of interior design is a bold concept. But Danpal, a pioneer in daylighting architecture, has developed facades that know how to work with the natural light of the outdoors in order to create a more holistic indoor setting. Knowing the angles from which sunlight will enter your building allows the architect to adjust for the changing patterns of natural light. The result is an interior that benefits from exactly the amount of natural light that makes a difference, making it easier to see and also transforming the atmosphere within the building so that it nurtures productivity and coziness.

At Danpal, a building isn’t just a combination of assembled products. It’s a home, or a workplace, a stadium or a store . . . it’s a structure that provides comfort, shelter, and purpose for the people who gather inside. That philosophy has made it possible for Danpal to blaze a trail in the building industry that joins our expertise in research and manufacturing with our understanding of what a building should provide for the people inside. Danpal is your destination for facades that last.