What are the benefits of a ventilated facade?

In sum, a ventilated façade with ceramic tiles is an ideal construction system because of the guaranteed advantages it offers: thermal insulation, energy savings, better performance in damp conditions, maximum durability, aesthetic quality, minimum maintenance and ease of replacement.

What is a ventilated facade?

A ventilated facade is a cladding system with an air cushion or cavity inmediately behind which provides with a drainage, ventilation and thermal solution. It is usually an external cladding system mechanically fastened or bonded to a framework behind fixed to the external wall of a new or existing building.

How does a ventilated facade work?

Ventilated facade constructions & indoor climate How does this work? A ventilated facade reduces the direct solar impact on the building and the walls do not heat up as much as other constructions during Summer, thanks to the constant air flow in the cavity which is constantly cooling the construction.

What is a facade system?

Façade systems comprise the structural elements that provide lateral and vertical resistance to wind and other actions, and the building envelope elements that provide the weather resistance and thermal, acoustic and fire resisting properties. Façade materials may be mixed to enhance the aesthetics of the building.

What is the difference between façade and cladding?

When we talk about a facade, it refers to the external appearance of a building. Mostly, the term is used when making reference to design, style or color. External cladding, on the other hand, refers to an external protective layer that protects and beautifies a building envelope.

What is the difference between facade and cladding?

Why facade is important?

A building façade is important because it is a chance to put the emphasis on design. As well as being aesthetically pleasing, a building façade also plays an important role in energy efficiency as well as linking the exterior building design to the interior design.

What is an external facade?

A facade in architecture is an exterior wall of a building, usually one with doors or windows. Often the word refers to a structure’s front wall with an entrance. Some use facade systems, or constructed segments that attach to a building’s external face like a skin.

Is cladding a facade?

Facade cladding is the ‘outer skin of a building’. Pre-coated aluminium is coated or painted before it is transformed into facade cladding panels like; profiles, cassettes, composite panels etc. Click on the facade cladding possibilities for more panel information.