PLEKO offers the better of two worlds; Attractive finishes that accommodate many design concepts and cost-effective, practical solutions to building requirements.
PLEKO innovative EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finishing System) was initially developed in the 1960’s in West Germany, since then years of research and development in the United States, combined with extensive field testing, have led to the state-of-the-art technology that PLEKO employs today.
PLEKO offers several, important system design capabilities and advantages to builders and designers alike, many features which may not be possible with more conventional exterior finishes. It is weather resistant, long- lasting, cost-effective, damage resistant and virtually maintenance-free. These advantages plus its easy application makes PLEKO ideal for many building projects.
PLEKO has a wide range of exterior finishing products which include Pleko Therm System, Pleko Rain Drain System, Pleko ThermPlus System, Plekote System, Pleko Direct Apply System, and Pleko Therm Stucco System.
What makes PLEKO’s EIFS ideal for the African construction sector:
• Energy efficiency: Africa’s extreme weather makes us spend huge amounts on air conditioning residential and commercial buildings; with Pleko’s EIFS systems around 30% to 50% of that energy can be saved!!
• Moisture control: Pleko uses EWI (External Wall Insulation) which means the insulation is installed on the outside of the external walls. This doesn’t only reduce energy consumption but also eliminates condensation of water in the wall which results in a drier, longer lasting wall for a healthier living (no fungi growth).
• Design flexibility: EPS can be cut, grooved, assembled to create any shape, curve, cornice, and aesthetic details, while the wide range of finishes offers unlimited colors and textures. The combination gives endless design possibilities.
• Weatherability and Durability: finishes feature advanced technology to improve long term weatherability and system components provide unmatched long term durability. All have been rigorously tested for resistance to fire, wind, water penetration, weathering, impact, freeze thaw…
• Cost Effective: Ease of adaptation and initial installation, minimal routine maintenance and continuous savings over the years make Pleko’s EIFS an extremely Cost Effective system.
Contributor
Pleko
Wassim Bizreh
Operations Manager
www.pleko.com
