Colour measurement is one of the most vital tools for maintaining the overall quality of building materials. Because buyers pay top dollar for building services and approve colour tones and patterns in advance, each material must meet the highest precision standards. Additionally, colours can often indicate the age and strength of a specific material, like bricks and grout.
One of the primary reasons that colour is critical for building materials is consistency inside and outside a structure. If a contractor uses a particular type of shingle for a roof, the surface must be uniform in quality and colour, or it will severely jeopardize the building’s aesthetics. The same concept applies to vinyl siding or paint.
Colour is a stimulant that can affect human perception both unconsciously and consciously. Just like specific colours can dictate a space’s ambiance or mood, inconsistencies within a particular area can create a sense of disarray or chaos. Using the appropriate colour measurement instruments during the building process ensures consistent control and monitoring across all products, from ceramic tiles to concrete blocks to coated glass.
Spectrophotometers are perfect for ensuring colour consistency in an extensive range of building products. These devices measure colour by reflecting controlled light rays off sample materials and analyzing the wavelengths of the reflected light against existing colour standards.
Many spectrophotometers can factor in a material’s texture during measurement, a significant consideration for materials with varying degrees of roughness. Spectrophotometers are better options than colour charts or human observation for bricks, siding, shingles and other materials due to the high precision of their measurements. They can create accurate numerical standards for colour, increasing reliability, repeatability and consistency.
At HunterLab, we develop our colour measurement instruments for building materials to meet specific characteristics, including product texture, opacity and thickness. Doing so delivers the highest consistency and accuracy levels while saving you valuable time and money. Our tools allow manufacturers to modernize their colour matching process and let contractors ensure consistency during construction.
Since 1952, HunterLab has been on the cutting edge of colour measurement technology regarding accuracy, speed and reliability. We pride ourselves on superior technical knowledge and world-class customer service to address your application’s unique needs.
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