Today, architects and designers have a variety of building materials and techniques at their disposal, with the help of which the expressiveness and originality of modern buildings are achieved. One of the most affordable and easy to install is the facade system, presented on the market with a huge number of color and texture solutions that allow you to fully reveal the architect's intention.
Roof and facade systems
The roof is one of the most important parts of a building, as it is most directly exposed to aggressive environmental loads. Roofing requirements are perhaps the most stringent. It must have absolute water resistance, sound and heat insulating properties, resistance to temperature and humidity changes, as well as unpretentious maintenance.
Modern roofing systems meet all these requirements, which are not only roofing materials,made of galvanized sheet with a polymer coating, but also all components of mounting fasteners and tools, such as vapor barrier membranes, roof finishing materials, drainage systems, roof windows, etc.
Recently, a new development of specialists has appeared at the disposal of architects - a facade system that allows solving even the most daring architectural ideas in the shortest possible time and at minimal cost. Cladding products are presented in a wide range and can be made of various materials: porcelain stoneware, metal facade cassettes, aluminum composite panels, fiber cement boards, etc.both in residential, public and office buildings, and in industrial construction.
Feature of hinged facade systems
Hinged façade systems are the possibility of abandoning the original exterior finish of the building, which significantly saves capital investment. The construction of such a facade is carried out on a special frame made of aluminum, which gives the optimal ratio of weight and strength. Also, aluminum is not subject to corrosion, which allows not to carry out current repairs of structures for many years. Such a facade system is installed at any time of the year without loss of quality, and ease of operation gives another important plus. Since the installation is not carried out directly on the wall of the building, but is attached only at the reference points, thisallows you to hide the flaws of load-bearing walls, and also makes it possible to design the facade of not only a building under construction, but also an already erected structure.
Ventilated façade systems
Ventilated facade systems are panels mounted on a special frame with a gap between the wall and the panel. The possibility of choosing a heater to fill this gap allows you to achieve the best option for maintaining a comfortable temperature in the building. The main material for thermal protection used in facade systems is mineral wool with a layer of fiberglass on the outer surface. Ventilation duct allows you to get rid of fungi and mold, as well as the accumulation of moisture on the bearing walls of the building. Providing sound insulation and vapor barrier is achieved by installing additional layers of protection between the panel and the wall.
Installation process
Installation of facade systems takes place in several stages and can be carried out by both specialized companies and non-professionals. At the first stage, a marking grid is applied to the wall of the building, along which the mounting subsystem is subsequently installed. Next, the insulation layer and the waterproofing membrane are fastened. At this stage, the presence of a gap between the insulation and the cladding plates is ensured, which further provides a pocket for moisture condensation, which should not reach the bearing wall of the building. Then the lining material is attached, withThis ensures that all panels are accurately fitted to meet fire safety requirements.
Porcelain stoneware curtain walls
The special performance and physical and technical characteristics of porcelain stoneware make it possible to classify it as a universal material capable of maintaining its aesthetic and physical qualities for many years. Such a facade system is mainly used in administrative, commercial and office buildings, where low maintenance and durability play an important role. Porcelain stoneware is an artificial material with high resistance to temperature changes and low moisture absorption. Its low abrasion and strength make it the best material for facade cladding.
A huge selection of colors and textures allows you to imitate almost any material, be it wood or any of the stone materials of natural origin, which gives great scope for creativity for designers.
Since the advent of porcelain stoneware (in the 1970s), its properties have improved, and today they almost do not differ from the properties of natural granite, but at the same time, porcelain stoneware is many times cheaper, and therefore more affordable.
Fire safety
Despite all the obvious advantages, the ventilated façade system has recently received a lot of attention in construction circles: there were reports of several fires that caused great damage due to the rapid spread of fire through the ventilation pockets of the facades. Among a large number of different brands andproduct models, there are also those in which combustible materials are used. When burned, they emit highly toxic compounds that are dangerous to humans. Fire safety standards for facades more than two floors high contain strict requirements for heat and vapor barrier materials, but, as practice shows, fire can also spread to the outside facade decoration. The novelty and lack of testing of the material on the Russian market leads to the fact that at the moment there are no methods for determining fire safety that would be applicable specifically to hinged facades.
