Wall Panels- The New Trend Of Construction

By Author: Samantha S
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After concrete fences, wall panels in Kenya are certainly the new method used by builders in the construction business. A wall panel is single piece of material, usually flat and cut into a rectangular shape, which serves as the visible and exposed covering for a wall. These panels are functional as well as decorative, providing insulation and sound proofing combined with uniformity of appearance, along with some measure of durability or ease of replace ability. There is no set size limit for a piece of material fulfilling these functions.
Use of wall panels can reduce construction costs by providing a consistent appearance to the paneled surface without requiring the application of paint or another finishing material. These panels are finished on only one side, if the other side is going to be against a brick or concrete wall, or a comparable structure.
Advantages Of Wall Panels-

Works faster and easier- Minimum wastage, saves energy and lesser weight panels are constructed.
Cost effective-No plastering needed for these panels, less transport and labor costs.
Safer in usage- the panels built ...
... are fire-proof, water proof and has earthquake resistant factors.
Long Life of walls- The panels can last over a few decades.
Easier to work- The panels are based on cement. Nails and grinders can be used on them.
Strong- These panels are stronger than gypsum and glass partitioning.
However there are various types of wall panels currently setting a trend in the market!
1. Light Weight Compound Sandwich Panel
The light weight compound sandwich panel is a light weight compound board, taking fiber reinforced calcium silicon board or cements calcium silicon board as surface panel, with cement as filer and compounded at one time. The product replaces construction materials like red brick, clay solid brick etc. It can be also be applied to various high and low buildings and prefabricated homes in Kenya.
2. Interior partition system
With excellent fire proofing, best hanging force , sound insulation , heat insulation, waterproof , easy installation and similar characteristics, interior partition systems are applied to the special positions like partitions made by wall panels in Kenya.
3. Villa Exterior and wall system
HKBC’s light weight compound sandwich panel can automatically adjust indoor air and water content with the season and climate changes, which can keep the temperature at an invariable temperature level, and such ecology effect just goes with the tide of modern residential building. It is applied to various modular houses and low buildings and also applied in fabricated houses.
The latest addition to this trend is a new type of eco friendly 3D wall panel, made out of the fibrous residue of sugarcane. These latest trends in wall panels will definitely help in bringing new dimensions in the construction business.