Vela Building in Madrid , facades with “honeycomb” type composite panels laminated with stainless steel. Architects: Herzog & de Meuron. Photo: Joel Filipe. Although there are different classifications depending on the substructure, the type of fixation, visible or hidden anchors, fixing of panels only mechanically or also chemically we are going to focus on the aesthetic part of ventilated facades , that of exterior finishing materials. Here we find a very diverse classification by finishing materials. We can have types of ventilated facades with both traditional or natural coatings, as well as with innovative materials such as composites, photocatalytic concretes and screen printing. Any aesthetic is possible with ventilated facades! Although each type has its advantages over the others, what they do have in common is that in general ventilated facades are a better option compared to SATE systems from an environmental point of view.
Keep in mind that the circular economy rewards a construction system that can be easily assembled and disassembled, in order to recirculate its component materials. Ventilated facades, having to be installed with a dry joint and without mortar, favor the recovery of materials. Ventilated facades generally face three challenges: easy maintenance, stability over time, especially in corrosive environments and with strong winds, and preventing water from entering the interior leaves. What is also interesting about ventilated facades is their highly recommended application in rehabilitation works, since the exterior UAE Phone Number finishing solutions are capable of perfectly reproducing the original facades, thus respecting the environment and the level of historical protection of the building. Types of ventilated facades according to exterior coatings Below we show you the types of ventilated facades according to the most common exterior coatings on the current market: Porcelain stoneware stoneware ventilated façade The Silva Apartments, in Washington DC.
Architects: CORE architecture design and Grimshaw. Photo: CORE architecture + design. Ceramic ventilated facades are mainly made of porcelain stoneware and are one of the most used, along with composite ones (we will see them later). The good thing about them is the variety of textures that can be printed on the tiles, their low weight and price. We can find exterior finishes imitating stone, wood, metal, matte or glossy... whatever comes to mind. Metallic metal ventilated facade Düsseldorf Theater, Germany. Rehabilitated with metal ventilated façade. Architect: Ingenhoven architects. Photo: David Young. When we think about ventilated facades, the first image that comes to mind is a facade with a metallic finish. The ventilated facades with a metallic finish made this type of facades known in Spain and since then they have been in continuous evolution. The advantage of metal coverings (most are made of lacquered aluminum) is that the plates can be extruded with freedom of configuration, depending on how the architect has conceived the design: they can be curved, ribbed, with 3D textures, etc.