If you want to make your home unique and its style inimitable, then you need to think about the design of the facade. Architects today offer hinged ventilated systems that allow you to use great opportunities for the implementation of creative ideas. Technical problems can be solved together with aesthetic ones.
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Such structures differ from traditional cladding in that an air gap is left between the load-bearing walls and the decorative surface. The cladding is fixed not on the surface of the walls, but at some distance, for which special fastening systems have been developed.
Components of the subsystem for ventilation facades
The subsystem for ventilation facades consists of several structural elements. The design of such systems is carried out taking into account the thermal insulation of the outer walls by attaching the insulating material under the cladding. At the same time, the air gap remains between the decorative protective coating and the insulation.
Supporting structureconsists of brackets that are fixed to the wall with dowels and anchors. Cladding panels are attached to the brackets using load-bearing profiles, and hardware should be used. The subsystem assumes the need for a heat-insulating layer, to which special requirements are imposed. The material for this must retain its shape, not slide down under its own weight, and also be resistant to mold and fungus. The primary task of this layer is thermal insulation properties, as well as the ability to pass water vapor. The layer must be resistant to wind loads and not react with the material that underlies the subsystem.
About the insulation layer
The subsystem for ventilation facades provides for the installation of insulation against the wall using special dowels with large caps. A prerequisite for this is the need for laying thermal insulation in a continuous layer. There should be no gaps and cracks, as they can cause cold bridges.
It is also important to take care of the presence of a waterproofing layer. This will prevent moisture from entering the insulation from the interior.
Material for the ventilation façade subsystem and structural components
The subsystem for ventilation facades is a frame, which is usually made of galvanized steel. During the manufacturing process, these products can be coated with powder paint, as well as using standard or economical technology. This will dependthe cost of products. On sale you can also find aluminum subsystems that have the same functionality, but do not rust and have a longer service life, which is equal to the resource of the building itself.
The subsystem for ventilation facades can also be made of stainless steel and wood. The latter option is specific, and it makes no sense to use it in regions with a humid climate. Depending on the position of the carrier profiles, the subsystem may have its own design. Sometimes the components are arranged vertically, and in other cases - horizontally. Some specialists use a technology in which the elements are in two directions, forming cells.
The position of the profiles and the step between them will depend on the characteristics and dimensions of the decorative material. The most technologically advanced is the cross design, since such devices allow the use of any materials for cladding, which is due to the wide possibilities for fastening. Anchor dowels made of galvanized steel or stainless steel are used to fix the consoles.
Features of the subsystem
The subsystem for porcelain stoneware ventilation facade has several main components, namely:
- mounts;
- insulating material;
- wind protection.
As the last material, a membrane fabric based on waterproofing, windproofing or vapor barrier materials is used. Such protection is needed in order to protect the material fromexternal negative factors. The membrane can be used together with a heater or separately. It protects the thermal insulation from the formation of accumulation of moisture and dampness. Mineral wool, expanded polystyrene, as well as extruded polystyrene foam can be used as an insulating material. This layer reduces the thermal conductivity of the structure and reduces the level of heat transfer.
A ventilated facade, or rather a subsystem, allows not only the use of different materials for decorative finishing, but also the use of cheap and expensive material options together. The subsystem turns out to be strong, durable, wear-resistant and unpretentious in maintenance. It does not lose its qualities, does not fade and is not affected by dust and precipitation. The aluminum subsystem for a ventilated façade is quite often compared to other exterior coatings. Only in isolated cases such systems are more expensive. For example, a plaster facade will cost a little less, but such a cladding implies the need for cosmetic work to eliminate flaws, which will have to be done from time to time.
Main advantages of the subsystem for ventilated facades
The galvanized subsystem of the ventilation facade has many advantages, among them:
- ability to level the surface;
- long service life;
- environmental safety;
- sound insulation quality;
- high resistance to dirt.
If the walls have curvature, then underguides can hide any protrusions. Such a system will last up to 30 years or more. It is impossible not to mention the environmental friendliness, because the materials used do not contain traditional impurities that may be present in some modern counterparts.
Such systems perfectly protect load-bearing walls from moisture that can get in from the outside. If you do not protect the facade, then fungi, dampness, mold and microorganisms can appear on its surface. Such systems perfectly cope with temperature changes, they are resistant to fire, which sometimes also applies to wood, because flame retardants can be used in the manufacturing process of fastening systems.
Description of the Diat subsystem
The Diat subsystem for ventilated facades is available today in a wide range. It has excellent fire protection properties, excellent corrosion resistance and guarantees a high degree of aesthetics of the facade, as the gap between the tiles and the wall is only 5 mm.
Equally important is the fact that the Diat system provides the possibility of finishing external walls with any materials. Mounted systems are a unique product of domestic production. They have been produced since 1991. Additional advantages include ease of installation, the ability to compensate for the curvature of the surface in the range from 1 to 15 cm. In this case, you have to use a standard bracket.
Supply of ventilation facade subsystemcarried out by a Russian manufacturer, which emphasizes that the products have high strength and low thermal conductivity, due to the use of stainless steel in the manufacturing process, not aluminum.
Calculations
Calculation of the subsystem for the ventilation facade involves determining the number of guides. To do this, calculate the perimeter of the building and the height of the finished surface. The perimeter will allow you to determine how many guides you need. To do this, it is important to find out what dimensions the finishing material has. It is this parameter that will determine the distance between the profiles. Once you know this figure, the perimeter of the building can be divided by it, which will allow you to get the number of guides. This is true if the elements are laid out vertically.
