Is Sintra fire resistant?
Is Sintra fire resistant? Relatively High Ignition Resistance—the heat content of Sintra material is 8,600 BTU/LB. Heat produced by a flame from Sintra material is not enough to produce those necessary vapors which combine with atmospheric oxygen to create a combustible mixture.
What is the difference between PVC and Sintra?
Sintra is the brand name for the high-quality PVC board, that is specifically made of moderately expanded closed-cell polyvinyl chloride, better known as PVC, in a homogenous sheet. The board is made from a lightweight material with a low gloss matte finish.
What is the difference between styrene and Sintra?
A: Styrene is a type of polystyrene, while PVC Sintra is made from expanded PVC. Styrene is generally more brittle and less impact resistant than PVC Sintra. PVC Sintra is more water resistant and has better dimensional stability than Styrene.
What is special about Sintra?
In the 19th century Sintra became the first centre of European Romantic architecture. Ferdinand II turned a ruined monastery into a castle where this new sensitivity was displayed in the use of Gothic, Egyptian, Moorish and Renaissance elements and in the creation of a park blending local and exotic species of trees.
Does Sintra board fade?
Sintra boards will stay vibrant Our customers agree that PVC boards will still convey marketing or advertising messages no matter how old your sign is. It won't fade and because there is little glare produced by Sintra boards; people who will see your sign can read what you mean even from several meters away.