Accumen ShapeCrete® Mouldings
ShapeCrete® is a decorative lightweight concrete shape.
ShapeCrete® mouldings are easy to fix mouldings of many sizes and shapes, from smaller architrave mouldings which are lightweight solids, to larger parapet and dado mouldings which are lightweight concrete mouldings with infill being of construction grade EPS.
The make up of the lightweight concrete is a modified cement based product with small lightweight particles and other reinforcement additives which helps make a strong and easy to handle product.
Mouldings are normally made from 1.2m up to 2.7m long, however custom lengths can be manufactured depending on shape.
Historical Buildings
Quarried stone is expensive to duplicate or replace, so architects and designers are increasingly choosing FourPLUS or ShapeCrete Lightweight Concrete as an economical substitute for original stonework on historical buildings.
Accumen produces its own custom moulds and mouldings for restoration projects. Our products are installed on many historic buildings, where they blend seamlessly with the original construction.
While decorative mouldings may be water repellent, they must not be relied upon as a weathertight material. Due to the wide variety of installation situations, architects and competent tradespersons must follow professional trade specifications for the application of a weathertight membrane on the building before fixing Accumen decorative products. We strongly recommend that informed and competent installers carry out the installation of all mouldings and shapes.
Because of their reduced weight, mouldings can often be positioned on site without the need for heavy lifting equipment. FourPLUS and ShapeCrete Lightweight Concrete provide a stone- or concrete-like appearance that is well suited to heritage applications.
Accumen is a leading manufacturer of architectural mouldings, with a strong reputation for expertise in replicating and manufacturing lightweight architectural details for historical buildings.
Installation methods must be clearly understood before installing any decorative products manufactured by Accumen.
If you need assistance, Accumen can recommend professional plasterers throughout New Zealand to help with installation.
Application Information Below.
TidyUp® adhesive plaster is ideal for attaching mouldings to most masonry surfaces. Ensure the TidyUp® adhesive plaster completely fills the entire back face between the moulding and the wall. Lightweight solid mouldings must also be mechanically fixed with stainless steel fixings at centres typically ranging from 0.8 m to 1.6 m. TidyUp® adhesive plaster can then be used to fill over the countersunk fixing points.
Because the mouldings are manufactured from a modified cement-based material, there may be slight differential expansion and contraction compared with the substrate. In some situations it is advisable to leave a control joint between lengths of mouldings, which can be filled with a suitable backing rod and sealant.
Decorative mouldings may be water repellent in themselves; however, due to the wide variety of installation conditions, they must not be used as a primary weathertight material. Architects and competent tradespersons must follow professional trade specifications for the application of a weathertight membrane on the building before fixing Accumen decorative products. We strongly recommend that informed and competent installers carry out all installation of mouldings and shapes.
Installation methods should be clearly understood before installing any decorative products manufactured by Accumen.
Accumen can recommend professional plasterers throughout New Zealand who are available to assist with installation.