You can
purchase Apex Urethane Millwork products from one
of our many local dealers in your area. You can find
a local dealer by going to our Dealer Locator section
of our webpage, or you can contact our Customer Support
Department at 717-246-1948 and they will help you
find a dealer in your area.
Can
I buy Direct for Apex Urethane Millwork?
Unfortunately,
you cannot purchase direct. Please visit the Dealer
Locator section of our webpage or contact our Customer
Support Department at 717-246-1948 for a distributing
dealer in your area.
How much do the Apex Urethane
Millwork products cost?
Apex
Urethane Millwork products vary in price due to varying
factors such as size of products, weight of products,
pipes and accessories used. Please check with your
local Apex Urethane Millwork dealer for retail pricing.
What are the Apex Urethane
Millwork products made from?
The
Apex Urethane Millwork product is made from precision
molded, high-density rigid polyurethane.
Is polyurethane the same thing
as polystyrene foam?
No.
Apex Urethane Millwork is made from high-density polyurethane
foam that is extremely rigid, unlike polystyrene which
has a soft nature. Apex Urethane Millwork has the
look and feel of wood.
How is the Apex Urethane Millwork
product created?
Apex
Urethane Millwork products are created by mixing isocyanate
and resin together. The mixture is then injected into
one of our custom handcrafted molds. Once the polyurethane
has been injected into the mold, a chemical reaction
occurs, causing the foam to rise and take the shape
of the pattern inside of the mold. The mold is then
placed under pressure until the polyurethane has taken
shape and hardened, inside the mold. When the polyurethane
has fully formed and hardened it can be removed from
the mold, finished, and painted.
Will these products melt
in high temperatures?
Apex
Urethane Millwork products will not melt under normal
weather and installation conditions.
What types of special skills
are needed to install Apex Urethane Millwork products?
There
are no special skills required to install the Apex
Urethane Millwork products. If you can install a wood
product, then you can install the Apex Urethane Millwork
quite easily. You can cut, screw, and sand the Apex
Urethane Millwork just like a wood product.
Are special supplies needed to
install polyurethane products?
Apex
Urethane Millwork recommends that you use stainless
steel or non corrosive fasteners along with the PL
Premium adhesive. Basic tools that may be needed during
installation are: Mitre saw, mitre box, screw driver,
level, putty knife, and paint brush.
What are some general tips about
installing urethane products?
Apex
recommends that you always use stainless steel or
non-corrosive fasteners along with the PL Premium
adhesive. Due to the sensitivity of decorative mouldings, Apex
Urethane Millwork recommends over-cutting mouldings
by ¼” per 10 foot length and spring fitting
the moulding as tightly as possible.
What
types of weather conditions are necessary to install
exterior urethane products?
Apex
Urethane Millwork recommends that exterior applications
be installed at temperatures no lower than 50°F.
For interior or exterior installation, Apex Urethane
Millwork recommends that the product be acclimated
to the installation temperature for a minimum of 24
hours before installation.
What
type of maintenance is needed to keep Apex Urethane
Millwork products looking good?
The
Apex Urethane Millwork product needs very little maintenance,
and/or attention. Wash with mild dish soap detergent
and rinse.
Will the Apex Urethane Millwork
product ever become infested with insects?
No,
the Apex Urethane Millwork product is not a source
of food for insects as it is not made from wood.
Is the Apex Urethane Millwork
product affected by water, fog, or salt spray?
No.
Apex Urethane Millwork products do not absorb water
as they have a closed-cell structure. This closed-cell
structure will prevent water absorption. The Apex
Urethane Millwork is ideal for installation on any
waterfront property or property in areas with high
humidity and salt spray conditions.
What type of literature is available
from Apex Urethane Millwork?
Apex
Urethane Millwork offers a full line Catalog, CD,
and CAD Drawings.
Why or how do people use Apex
Urethane Millwork?
Apex
Urethane Millwork products add charm and beauty to
both the interior and the exterior of your home.
What types of products are in
the Apex Urethane Millwork catalog?
Apex
Urethane Millwork has thousands of products ranging
from balustrade systems, columns, window heads, arches,
entrance systems, pilasters, brackets, louvers, and
keystones. Apex Urethane Millwork offers most of our
product line in custom sizes and profiles. Apex Urethane
Millwork adds hundreds of new styles and patterns
to our product line each year.
Are Apex Urethane Millwork products
for decorative purposes only?
No.
Apex Urethane Millwork offers many functional items
in our catalog. We offer functioning louvers, load
bearing columns, and structural porch posts.
What type of adhesive should
I use?
Apex
Urethane Millwork strictly recommends that you use
the PL Premium Urethane-based adhesive.
What is the density of the Apex
Urethane Millwork foam?
Apex
Urethane Millwork products have a density of about
14 pounds per cubic foot.
What should I use to fill
in screw holes or damage caused during installation?
Apex
recommends that you use Bondo (available at any automotive
store) to fill in any screw holes. You can also use
the Bondo to repair any damage to the product either
during installation or after.
Does the Apex Urethane Millwork
product come painted and ready to install?
Apex
Urethane Millwork products come with a 10-year warranted,
custom-formulated, water- based paint coating that
is V.O.C. compliant “MacroNano” Technology,
resisting harsh environmental conditions such as direct
sunlight, acid rain and extreme temperature variations.
No further painting is required unless you wish to
change the white finished product shipped to you.
What
kind of paint do I use after installation?
Since
all “polyurethane” products are subject
to thermal expansion and contraction, it is recommended
that consideration to “lighter” paints
be selected in your choice of colors, as darker colors
absorb more radiation than lighter colors. Flat, Eggshell
and Satin Finishes are recommended due to their slight
porous nature during the curing process.
What
lengths do the mouldings come in?
The
mouldings come in various sizes ranging from 8’
to 20’ lengths. The last two numbers of the
item number tell you the length of the moulding in
feet. Example 01-102-16 is a 16’ length.
How
is Apex Urethane Millwork different than your competitor?
Apex
Urethane Millwork is Made in the USA. All of the Apex
Urethane Millwork products are water-blown polyurethane
and are finished using only water-based paint.
Apex Urethane Millwork offers unparalleled Customer
Service and Support. Short lead times on standard,
stock and custom manufactured items.
Can I use Liquid Nails?
No,
you cannot use Liquid Nails on the Apex Urethane Millwork
products. Apex Urethane Millwork strictly recommends
the use of PL Premium Urethane-based adhesive for
installation.
Can I get a piece that I currently
have in wood or stone replicated in polyurethane?
Yes,
Apex Urethane Millwork has an extensive product development
department that specializes in recreating items that
our customers need.
Can I get the Apex Urethane Millwork
product in a size that is not in your catalog?
Apex
Urethane Millwork offers most of our products in custom
sizes that meet your special requirements. Fax your
request into our Technical Support Department for
a quote at 717-244-7306.
Is your product manufactured
in the USA?
Yes,
Apex Urethane Millwork is 100% manufactured in the
United States of America, using 100% designed, developed, and manufactured
raw materials.
Are your pilasters sold and
priced in pairs?
Yes,
Apex Urethane Millwork sells our four different styles
of pilasters in pairs, as are our shutters.
