Polyurethane stucco on window facades and wooden architraves: classic framing that transforms a house

House facade. The walls are plastered, painted, or faced with brick, the roof is covered with tiles, but something doesn't add up — the house looks flat, faceless, like a box with cut-out holes instead of windows. Yet windows are the face of a building, the eyes through which the house looks at the world. A window without framing is like an eye without eyelashes, like a portrait without a frame.Polyurethane molding on a window facade— architraves, pediments, keystones, window sill cornices — transform an ordinary window into an architectural element (not just a hole in the wall, but a composition with verticals, horizontals, accents, play of light and shadow).wooden window decor— with carved architraves made of solid oak, pine, larch — a tradition of Russian wooden architecture (izbas, terems were decorated with carvings — roosters, suns, grapevines, geometric patterns, each architrave is a work of art), relevant even today (a wooden house, dacha, country cottage with carved architraves — coziness, national character, connection with history).

This article is a complete guide to window framingpolyurethane stucco for house facadesand wooden architraves. We'll examine why window framing is a key element of the facade (windows occupy 15-25% of wall area — their design determines the style, character of the house), types of polyurethane facade stucco (moldings, keystones, pediments, window sill cornices — shapes, sizes, styles), carved wooden architraves (wooden window decor— Russian style, carving techniques, wood species), material combination (how polyurethane and wood work together on the facade — contrasts, unity, practicality), facade installation (attaching stucco, wooden architraves to windows, walls — technologies, fasteners, protection from precipitation). Get a step-by-step plan for creating classic window framing, where each window becomes an accent, decoration, architectural highlight.

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Window openings: why framing is the architectural key to a facade

The facade of a house is perceived by the eye in 3-5 seconds (a person approaches the house, looks, evaluates — beautiful or ordinary, prestigious or cheap, well-kept or neglected). What forms the first impression? Not so much the color of the walls (white, gray, beige — colors are neutral, secondary), not so much the material (brick, plaster, wood — material is the basis, but not defining), but rather the details — window framing, cornices, pilasters, building corners. Windows occupy 15-25% of the facade area (a house with 10 windows on a front facade of 100 m² — windows 15-25 m² — a significant part). If the windows are not framed (simply cut into the wall, plastic frames, plastered slopes painted the color of the walls — the window blends with the wall, is not readable, the facade is flat), the facade looks cheap, typical (like a panel high-rise building, where windows are a stamp). If the windows are framed (casings, pediments, window sill cornices — vertical and horizontal elements around the window form a frame, highlight the window, create relief), the facade acquires architecture (not a box, but a composition of planes, volumes, rhythm).

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Framing as a style-forming element

The style of a house is read by the details of the facade. Classicism — windows are framed with moldings, triangular or arched pediments (entablature above the window — imitation of a portico), keystones (central element above the window — trapezoidal stone with carving, visually closes the arch, although the window is rectangular). Baroque — abundant stucco around windows (volutes, cherubs, mascaron, floral garlands — luxury, decorativeness). Russian style — carved wooden casings (floral, solar, geometric patterns — national flavor, connection with traditions of wooden architecture). Minimalism — windows without framing or with minimal framing (narrow trim around the window, color matching the wall — conciseness, modernity). If the framing corresponds to the style of the house — the house is cohesive, harmonious (a classic brick house with classic moldings around the windows — unity). If the framing does not correspond — the house is stylistically mixed, chaotic (a modern house with Baroque stucco — dissonance).

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Framing as protection

The function of framing is not only decorative but also protective. Window reveals (sections of the wall around the window — the junction of the frame and the wall) are a vulnerable spot: moisture (rain, snow) seeps into the joint between the frame and the wall (if the joint is not perfectly sealed — the reveals get wet, plaster peels off, turns black from mold). Casings, moldings around the window (cover the joint between the frame and the reveal — moisture does not seep in, reveals are protected), window sill cornice (protrudes from the wall by 5-10 cm, creates a visor over the lower part of the window — water drains forward, does not fall on the reveal). A pediment (visor above the window — protrudes by 10-20 cm) protects the window from above (rain runs down the pediment, does not fall on the frame, does not seep into the joint). Protection extends the service life of windows, reveals (by 10-20 years — reveals without framing peel off in 5-10 years, require repair; reveals with casings last 20-30 years without problems).

Facade stucco made of polyurethane: window framing elements

Polyurethane molding on a window facade— elements made of cast polyurethane with a density of 350-450 kg/m³ (higher than for interior stucco — facade stucco is stronger, more resistant to moisture, ultraviolet, frost), molded in silicone molds (relief detailing is high — small leaves, curls are clearly visible), primed in factory conditions (primer protects the polyurethane, improves paint adhesion). Advantages of polyurethane for the facade: lightness (5-10 times lighter than gypsum, concrete — installation is easier, does not require wall reinforcement), durability (polyurethane does not rot from moisture, does not crack from frost — lasts 30-50 years), variety (hundreds of profiles, shapes — from classic to modern), affordability (3-7 times cheaper than natural stone, concrete stucco).

Moldings for window framing

Facade moldings — strips width 50-200 mm, length 2.0-2.4 meters, profile flat, carved or with coves. Installed around the window (vertically on the sides of the window, horizontally above and below the window — form a frame). The width of the molding depends on the size of the window (small window 80×100 cm — molding width 60-80 mm, large window 150×180 cm — molding width 120-150 mm — proportionality).

Molding profiles: smooth flat (minimalism — molding as a strip, emphasizes the window boundary, does not create relief), with cove (one or two concave arcs — classic, transition from wall to window is smooth), carved classic (beads, dentils, leaves — classicism, neoclassicism), Baroque carved (abundant carving — curls, flowers, volutes — Baroque, Rococo).

Molding colors: white (universal — white moldings on colored walls — gray, beige, yellow — contrast, window highlighted), matching the walls (gray moldings on gray walls — monochrome, visible due to relief, play of light and shadow), contrasting (black on white walls — graphic quality, modernity; gold, bronze on beige walls — luxury, classic).

Keystones: accent above the window

Keystone — an element installed in the center of the upper part of the window (above the window, at the junction of two vertical moldings or in the center of a pediment). Shape trapezoidal (widens downward — imitation of a stone closing an arch vault, although the window is rectangular), size height 15-40 cm, width 10-30 cm (depends on the size of the window — small window — small keystone 15×10 cm, large — large 40×30 cm). Relief carved (mascaron — face of a person, lion, gorgon; floral ornament — leaves, flowers; geometric — volutes, curls) or smooth (plane without carving, relief created by the trapezoidal shape).

Application of keystone: classic technique (popular in Renaissance, classicism architecture — windows of palaces, mansions framed with moldings, keystone above the window — accent, attracts the eye). Modern application — private houses, cottages in classic, neoclassical style (keystone above each window of the front facade — rhythm, formality).

Pediments: visors above windows

Pediment (window pediment) — a horizontal element, a visor above the window (protrudes from the wall by 10-20 cm, width equal to the width of the window plus 10-30 cm — pediment is wider than the window, overhangs on the sides). Pediment shapes:

Triangular: classic (two inclined strips from the edges of the pediment converge in the center at an angle — triangle, like the pediment of a Greek temple). Used in classicism, neoclassicism (formal houses, mansions — triangular pediments above first-floor windows — solemnity).

Arched (segmental): strip curves upward in an arc (like an arch — softness, smooth lines). Used in Baroque, Art Nouveau (romantic, plastic facades — arched pediments above windows — organic, elegance).

Straight (cornice): horizontal strip (flat or with a profile — beads, dentils), without slope, without curve (conciseness, strictness). Used in modern classic, minimalism (straight pediment — functionality, protection of the window from precipitation, without excessive decorativeness).

Broken: triangular or arched pediment, where the upper part is broken in the center (two halves of the pediment diverge, a vase, urn, cartouche — decorative element — is placed in the break). Used in Baroque (excessive decorativeness, play with classical forms).

Pediment construction: pediment consists of a cornice (horizontal strip — base) and consoles (brackets on the sides of the pediment — visually support the cornice, although structurally the pediment is attached to the wall with anchors, dowels). Consoles carved (volutes, leaves, geometric shapes — decorativeness) or smooth (minimalism).

Window sill cornices: finishing from below

Window sill cornice — a horizontal element under the window (installed at the level of the window sill or slightly below, width equal to the width of the window plus 10-20 cm, protrudes from the wall by 5-10 cm). Functions: protection (water running down the window falls on the cornice, drains forward, does not fall on the wall under the window — the wall does not get wet), decorativeness (the cornice finishes the window from below — full frame: moldings on the sides, pediment above, cornice below — the window is framed on all sides).

Cornice profile: smooth (flat strip with a small protrusion — simplicity, functionality), carved (beads, dentils, coves — classic, matching the pediment, moldings).

Wooden casings: the tradition of Russian architecture on a modern facade

wooden window decorwith carved casings — a tradition whose roots go back to the wooden architecture of Rus' (izbas, terems of the 16th-19th centuries were decorated with carving — not only windows but also roof ridges, pediments, porch pillars). Wooden casing — strip thickness 20-40 mm, width 80-200 mm, installed around the perimeter of the window (vertically on the sides, horizontally above and below the window), carving on the plane of the casing (relief 5-20 mm — patterns visible from afar, create play of light and shadow). Application today: wooden houses (made of timber, logs — casings made of the same wood — unity of material, style), brick, plastered houses in Russian style (country estates, dachas — owners want to emphasize national flavor, connection with traditions).

Types of carving on casings

Blind (flat) carving: ornament carved into the thickness of the board (background and pattern on the same level, pattern formed by depressions, grooves — shadows, lines). Technique: the board is marked (ornament pattern applied with pencil, template), the carver uses chisels to cut lines (grooves depth 3-10 mm — form contours of leaves, flowers, geometric shapes). Simplicity of execution (blind carving is simpler than openwork, faster), strength (the board is not weakened by through cuts — the casing is stronger).

Openwork (pierced) carving: ornament carved through (background removed, only the pattern remains — lace made of wood, through the pattern the wall is visible). Technique: the board is marked, the carver drills holes in places where the background needs to be removed (contours of the pattern are cut with a jigsaw, router — curls, leaves, flowers remain, connected by bridges). Decorative effect maximum (openwork casing is light, airy, like lace), but strength is lower (thin bridges of the pattern can break from impact, from snow load in winter).

Applied carving: ornament carved separately (carved elements — rosettes, curls, roosters, suns — cut from thin boards thickness 10-20 mm, with openwork carving), then applied to a smooth casing (casing — smooth board or with blind carving, carved overlays are glued, nailed onto it). Advantages: the casing is strong (base — thick board without through cuts), decorative effect high (overlays create volume — protrude above the plane of the casing by 1-3 cm, relief), replaceability (if an overlay breaks — replaced with a new one, the casing remains).

Ornaments of carved window surrounds

Floral: leaves, flowers, grapevines, hops (symbolism of fertility, life, growth). Carved with smooth lines (curved stems, rounded leaves — organic, natural).

Solar: suns, rosettes (circles with rays emanating from the center — symbolism of the sun, light, warmth, protection from evil). Placed in the center of the upper part of the surround (above the window — the sun shines on the house, protects).

Geometric: rhombuses, triangles, zigzags, meanders (symbolism of earth, water, sky — ancient Slavic signs). Carved with straight lines, angles (graphic quality, strictness).

Zoomorphic: roosters, horses, birds (symbolism — the rooster wakes the sun, the horse is a symbol of movement, strength, the bird — freedom, soul). Carved as figures (a rooster on the ridge of the surround — a tradition of Russian izbas).

Anthropomorphic: human faces, mermaids, bereginyas (symbolism — protection of the house, amulet). Carved in the center of the upper part of the surround (the face looks out onto the street — wards off evil forces).

Wood species for window surrounds

Pine: the most popular (availability, affordability — 4-5 times cheaper than oak, easy to carve — soft wood, easier for the carver to carve fine details). Light color (yellow-white, with annual rings — warm shade). Disadvantages — softness (pine dents from impacts, scratches easier than oak), resinousness (pine releases resin — if the surround is on the sunny side, in summer resin can seep, sticky — requires treatment). Service life 15-25 years (with proper treatment with antiseptics, coating with varnish, paint).

Larch: bio-resistant (contains gum — a resinous substance that protects against rot, fungus, insects), durable (density 650 kg/m³ — higher than pine, the surround is stronger). Reddish-brown color (warm, rich). 1.5-2 times more expensive than pine. Service life 30-50 years (larch on the facade lasts for decades without rotting, even without treatment — but treatment extends the lifespan).

Oak: the strongest, most prestigious species (density 700 kg/m³, high hardness — the surround does not dent, does not scratch, lasts 50-100 years). Color from light yellow to brown (expressive texture — annual rings, medullary rays). Expensive (4-6 times more expensive than pine), difficult to carve (hardness — the carver requires more time, sharp tools). Used in elite houses (where budget allows, durability and prestige are important).

Spruce: an alternative to pine (similar properties — softness, ease of carving, affordability), whiter color (almost white, with minimal yellow tint). Used less often than pine (pine is more accessible).

Combination of polyurethane and wood: material synergy on the facade

Why combinepolyurethane stucco on the window facadeandwooden window decorwith window surrounds? Each material has advantages, disadvantages — the combination compensates for weaknesses, enhances strengths.

Polyurethane: practicality, variety

Polyurethane stucco is lightweight (installation is simple — one person can lift and fix an element weighing 2-5 kg, unlike concrete stucco weighing 20-50 kg, requiring a crane and a crew), moisture-resistant (polyurethane does not absorb water — rain, snow do not damage the stucco, no need for hydrophobic impregnation), frost-resistant (withstands freeze-thaw cycles without cracking — lasts in climates with winters of -30°C), durable (30-50 years without repair). Variety of forms (hundreds of profiles of moldings, keystones, pediments — choice for any style, window size). Affordability (3-7 times cheaper than concrete, stone stucco).

Disadvantages of polyurethane: synthetic nature (polyurethane is plastic, looks artificial if not painted well — in elite houses where naturalness is valued, polyurethane may be perceived as a budget substitute for stone, wood), flammability (polyurethane burns upon contact with fire — although on the facade the fire risk is minimal, unlike in interiors).

Wood: naturalness, warmth

Wooden surrounds are natural (solid wood — texture, color are natural, tactile — wood is warm, pleasant), prestigious (carved surrounds made of oak, larch — a marker of tradition, handcraft, uniqueness — each carved surround is individual), eco-friendly (wood is a renewable material, without synthetics).

Disadvantages of wood: demanding maintenance (wood without protection rots from moisture, darkens from UV light, is affected by insects — requires treatment with antiseptics, coating with varnish, paint, renewal every 5-10 years), cost (carved surrounds made of oak are expensive — 2-4 times more expensive than polyurethane moldings, hand carving increases the price by another 1.5-3 times), limited forms (wood is carved, but complex forms — arched pediments, large rosettes — are labor-intensive, expensive; polyurethane is cast in molds — any complexity without extra cost).

Synergy: polyurethane + wood

Option 1: main window framing — polyurethane (moldings around the window perimeter, pediment on top, window sill cornice below — white, painted — practicality, variety), accents — wood (carved overlays on the pediment — rooster, sun, flowers — natural wood, painted or varnished — uniqueness, warmth). Advantages: practicality of polyurethane (does not rot, lasts long, inexpensive) + decorativeness, naturalness of wood (carved accents bring warmth, uniqueness, tradition).

Option 2: wooden surrounds around the window perimeter (carved from pine, larch — Russian style, tradition), polyurethane pediment on top (triangular, arched — classic, protection from precipitation — polyurethane does not rot from rain, unlike wood). Advantages: wood is visible (surrounds on the sides of the window — the gaze sees the carving, texture — naturalness), polyurethane is functional (pediment protects the surrounds from above from running water — surrounds last longer).

Option 3: wooden window (frame made of solid wood — oak, larch, pine), polyurethane framing (moldings, pediment, keystone, window sill cornice — white, classic). Advantages: window is natural (wooden frame — prestige, eco-friendliness, warmth), framing is practical (polyurethane requires no maintenance, lasts for decades). The wooden frame is painted (white, gray enamel — to match the polyurethane framing, or natural wood color — contrast).

Installation on the facade: technologies for attaching stucco and wooden window surrounds

Installation of facade stucco and wooden surrounds differs from interior installation (facade — exposure to precipitation, wind, temperature fluctuations, UV light — fastenings must be stronger, materials protected).

Facade preparation

Walls around windows must be level (irregularities no more than 5 mm per 1 meter — if the wall is wavy, stucco, surrounds do not fit tightly, gaps form), clean (dust, dirt, old paint removed — adhesion of glue, dowels is maximized), dry (damp walls are not primed, glue does not hold — installation is carried out in dry weather, at temperatures +5...+30°C). Window reveals are plastered, primed (deep penetration primer — strengthens plaster, improves adhesion).

Fastening polyurethane stucco

Glue + dowels: combined fastening (the most reliable for the facade). Facade adhesive (facade adhesive foam for polyurethane — moisture-resistant, frost-resistant; or polyurethane adhesive in cartridges — applied in a zigzag, dots) is applied to the back side of the element (molding, pediment, keystone), the element is pressed against the wall, leveled (level — horizontal for pediments, cornices; vertical for moldings on the sides of the window), additionally fastened with dowels (plastic dowels 80-120 mm long with plastic or metal expansion elements, screwed through the element into the wall — through polyurethane into brick, concrete, aerated concrete). Number of dowels: 4-6 pieces per molding 2 meters long (spacing 40-50 cm), 4-8 pieces per pediment (depends on pediment size). Dowel heads are recessed into the polyurethane (by 2-3 mm), filled with facade putty (acrylic, cement — moisture-resistant), sanded, painted (heads are not visible).

Adhesive only: for lightweight elements (narrow moldings width 50-80 mm, length up to 1 meter, small keystones height 15-20 cm). Adhesive is applied generously (the entire back side is covered with adhesive — adhesion is maximized), the element is pressed and held for 3-5 minutes (adhesive sets). Disadvantage — in strong wind, vibrations (near a road, trucks passing — vibration transfers to walls) an element fixed with adhesive only may fall off after several years. Recommended only for low-load elements.

Mounting wooden casings

Screws: traditional method (strength, reliability). The casing is applied to the window reveal (aligned — vertical, horizontal checked with a level), holes 3-4 mm in diameter are pre-drilled in the casing (with a pitch of 30-50 cm — the thicker and heavier the casing, the more frequent the holes), wood screws 50-80 mm long are screwed through the holes (into the wall — if the wall is wooden — timber, log, the screw is driven directly; if the wall is brick, concrete — plastic wall plugs are inserted into the wall first, screws are driven into them). Screw heads are countersunk into the wood (by 2-3 mm), covered with wooden plugs matching the casing tone (plugs on PVA glue — inconspicuous) or filled with wood filler (filler matching wood tone, sanded, painted, varnished after drying — heads are not visible).

Adhesive + screws: combination (polyurethane adhesive or liquid nails is applied to the back of the casing, the casing is pressed against the reveal, additionally fastened with screws — strength is maximized). The adhesive fills irregularities between the casing and the reveal (sealing — moisture does not seep in), screws hold the casing rigidly.

Clips (hidden fasteners): for wooden casings with grooves (a groove — horizontal channel — is milled on the back of the casing, a clip — a metal plate with holes — is inserted into it, the clip is fastened to the wall with screws, the casing is slid onto the clip via the groove — fasteners are not visible on the front side of the casing). Advantages — aesthetics (no screw heads, plugs on the casing — smooth carved surface), difficulty of removal (if the casing needs to be removed for repairs — more difficult to remove than with screws).

Joint sealing

After installing moldings, casings, joints (places where elements meet the wall, each other — casing corners, molding joints) are sealed. Facade sealant is used (acrylic, silicone, polyurethane — moisture-resistant, elastic, paintable). Sealant is applied into the joint with a gun (fills the gap between the element and the wall), smoothed with a spatula, finger (joint is even, moisture does not seep in). Sealant dries for 12-24 hours, after which elements can be painted.

Painting facade moldings and casings

Polyurethane moldings are painted with facade paints (acrylic, silicone — water-based, vapor-permeable, elastic, UV-resistant, frost-resistant). Primer (if the molding is not primed at the factory) with facade primer (acrylic deep-penetration primer — improves paint adhesion, reduces paint consumption), painting in 2-3 coats (brush, roller — first coat is base, second evens out the tone, third if necessary). Color white (universal — white molding on colored walls), matching wall tone (monochrome), contrasting (gold, bronze, black — accent).

Wooden casings are treated with antiseptic (protective impregnation — deep penetration, bioprotection against fungus, insects, rot, applied with a brush in 1-2 coats, absorbs in 4-12 hours), painted or varnished. Finishing options: painting with enamel (acrylic, alkyd facade enamel — colored, opaque, covers wood grain, casing painted white, gray, colored), staining with stain + varnish (stain adds color — walnut, mahogany, wenge, emphasizes grain, facade varnish protects — yacht varnish, polyurethane varnish — moisture-resistant, UV-resistant, in 2-3 coats), oil coating (facade wood oil — tinted or natural, absorbs into wood, protects, emphasizes grain, matte finish, renewed every 3-5 years).

Frequently asked questions about window framing

Can polyurethane molding be installed on the facade in winter?

No, not recommended (adhesive for polyurethane does not polymerize at temperatures below +5°C — does not set, molding does not hold). Installation is carried out in warm seasons (spring, summer, early autumn — temperature +10...+30°C, walls dry, adhesive works normally). If winter installation is critically necessary (repair, deadlines) — a heat gun is used (the wall area where the element is installed is heated, temperature +15...+20°C is maintained until adhesive polymerization — 12-24 hours, labor-intensive, expensive).

How long does polyurethane molding last on a facade?

With proper installation (adhesive + wall plugs, joint sealing), quality painting (facade paint, 2-3 coats, renewal every 10-15 years) polyurethane molding lasts 30-50 years (does not rot, crack, or crumble). Longer than wooden molding without maintenance (wood rots in 10-15 years without treatment), comparable to concrete molding (concrete lasts 50-100 years, but heavy, expensive to install).

How to care for wooden casings on a facade?

Wooden casings require periodic care. Annual inspection (spring, after winter) (cracks in paint, varnish — moisture seeps in, wood begins to rot; darkening, blackening — fungus, mold; paint peeling — repainting needed). Every 5-10 years (depending on climate, coating quality) coating renewal (old paint, varnish removed by sanding or stripping, casing treated with antiseptic anew, painted, varnished anew — like new). If the casing is coated with oil — renewal every 3-5 years (old oil wiped off, new coat applied — quick, wood protected).

What is more expensive — polyurethane molding or wooden carved casings?

Depends on complexity. Simple polyurethane moldings are cheaper than simple wooden casings (smooth polyurethane molding width 80 mm, length 2 meters — 600-1000 rubles; smooth pine wooden casing width 80 mm, length 2 meters — 800-1500 rubles). Carved polyurethane moldings (with ornament) are more expensive (1200-2500 rubles per 2 meters), carved wooden casings even more expensive (2000-5000 rubles per 2 meters, if hand-carved — 5000-15000 rubles per 2 meters, depends on carving complexity, wood species). For framing one window (perimeter 4-5 meters) smooth polyurethane molding — 2000-4000 rubles, carved — 4000-8000 rubles; smooth wooden casings — 3000-6000 rubles, openwork carved — 8000-20000 rubles, hand-carved — 20000-60000 rubles.

Where to order comprehensive window framing with moldings and wooden casings?

From full-cycle manufacturers (factories producing polyurethane moldings and wooden decorative elements). Advantages: unified project (designer creates a complete window framing project — polyurethane moldings, pediments, keystones + wooden casings or accents — coordinated in style, dimensions, colors), unified procurement (order everything from one supplier — easier logistics, deadline coordination), professional installation (manufacturer recommends a crew familiar with installing moldings, wooden casings on facades — turnkey installation, warranty).

Conclusion: frame your windows with materials from STAVROS

Polyurethane molding on a window facade— moldings, keystones, triangular, arched, straight pediments, window sills — transform ordinary windows into architectural elements (not just holes in the wall, but compositions with verticals, horizontals, accents, relief). Polyurethane molding is lightweight (installation simple — one person, adhesive + wall plugs, 4-6 windows framed per day), moisture-resistant (does not rot from rain, snow, lasts 30-50 years), diverse (hundreds of profiles from smooth minimalist to carved Baroque — choice for any house style), affordable (3-7 times cheaper than concrete, stone molding).wooden window decorwith carved casings from solid pine, larch, oak — tradition of Russian architecture (floral, solar, geometric, zoomorphic ornaments — national flavor, connection with history), relevant on modern facades (wooden houses, country estates, dachas — carved casings create coziness, uniqueness, warmth of natural wood). Combination of polyurethane and wood (polyurethane practical — does not rot, requires no maintenance, diverse, inexpensive; wood natural — grain, warmth, prestige, uniqueness of carving) creates synergy (practicality + naturalness, functionality + decorativeness, durability + uniqueness). Installation on facade (facade adhesive + wall plugs for polyurethane, screws + adhesive for wood, joint sealing, painting with facade paints, varnishes — technology ensures strength, protection from precipitation, durability 30-50 years).

Company STAVROS — the largest Russian manufacturer of facade moldings from polyurethane, wooden decorative elements (casings,House Carving), with 25 years of experience, own production, delivery across Russia.

STAVROS facade polyurethane molding — assortment 300+ models: facade moldings width 50-200 mm (smooth profiles, classical — beads, dentils, Baroque — carved leaves, scrolls), keystones height 15-40 cm (trapezoidal, carved — mascaron, floral ornaments, smooth), pediments (triangular, arched, straight, broken — sizes for windows from small 80×100 cm to large panoramic 200×250 cm), window sills width 80-150 mm (smooth, carved), consoles (brackets for pediments — volutes, leaves, geometric). Polyurethane density 380-450 kg/m³ (higher than for interior molding — facade is stronger), color white primed (for painting), painted (white, gold, bronze, patina). Custom molding manufacturing (to your sketches, window sizes — unique pediments, keystones, moldings, lead time 3-5 weeks).

STAVROS wooden casings — carved from solid pine, larch, oak (width 80-200 mm, length custom — to window sizes, thickness 20-40 mm). Carving types: blind (flat — ornament carved with depressions, grooves, background and pattern on same level — strength, simplicity), openwork (pierced — ornament carved through, background removed, lace remains — decorativeness maximized), applied (carved elements cut separately, applied to smooth casing — volume, relief, possibility of element replacement). Ornaments: floral (leaves, flowers, grape vines — fertility, life), solar (suns, rosettes — light, warmth, talisman), geometric (diamonds, triangles, zigzags — graphic quality, ancient symbols), zoomorphic (roosters, horses, birds — symbols of strength, movement, freedom), anthropomorphic (faces, mermaids, guardians — house protection). Custom carving (to your sketches, drawings, photos of antique casings — master carver carves unique casing, lead time 4-8 weeks).

Wooden door casings and baseboardsfrom solid oak, ash, pine, larch — for interior and facade (window casings, door casings, floor skirting, ceiling — material and style unity).

STAVROS services — architect, designer consultations (selection of moldings, casings to match house style — classical, Russian, modern; calculation of element sizes to window dimensions — proportionality, harmony), window framing design (3D facade visualization with moldings, casings — see result before ordering, adjust), material calculation (quantity of moldings, pediments, keystones, casings — accurate calculation without overpaying), installation services (STAVROS installation crews or verified contractors — turnkey molding, casing installation, 2-year work warranty).

Delivery across Russia — Moscow and region by courier (1-3 days, moldings, casings packed in corrugated cardboard, film, foam — protection from damage), regions by transport companies (PEK, Delovye Linii, Baikal-Service — 5-21 days depending on region, factory packaging, cargo insurance).

Choosing STAVROS, private house, cottage owners, architects choose quality (premium-class materials, production controlled, 3-year warranties), variety (300+ molding models, custom casing carving), professionalism (consultations, design, installation), reliability (25 years on the market, thousands of completed projects — house, estate, hotel facades).

Frame your windows so that every window becomes a facade decoration —polyurethane molding for house facades(moldings, pediments, keystones in white, gold — classic, ceremonial), wooden carved window trims (suns, flowers, roosters — Russian style, coziness, traditions), all installed, painted, protected, durable. With STAVROS materials, your house will gain a face — not a faceless box with windows, but an architectural work where each window is framed, accentuated, highlighted, where classicism combines with practicality, tradition — with modern technologies!