The façade of the house This is the external surface of its walls – in other words, everything we see when looking at the building from the outside. You could say it is the house’s calling card. It gives it character, but also protects walls from rain, wind and other weather conditions. The façade can be finished with plaster, timber, brick or special panels.
When choosing a façade, it is easy to focus primarily on colour. However, the finishing material also affects the subsequent upkeep of the house. Light-coloured plaster may show dirt more quickly, particularly near a busy road. Wood cladding requires maintenance appropriate to the type of wood and the protective treatment used. It is therefore worth considering not only how the house will look once construction is complete, but also how much work its upkeep will require.
A house’s façade is not the same as thermal insulation. Insulation material reduces heat loss through the walls, whilst the external finish protects the underlying layers from the elements. In rendered systems, an additional reinforced layer is applied between the insulation and the render, which helps to reduce the risk of cracking. All these components must be properly matched to one another.
Wascovilla timber-frame houses They incorporate, amongst other things, STEICO wood-fibre insulation boards, a reinforced layer and KOSBUD silicone plaster. Each of these layers serves a specific purpose – from minimising heat loss to protecting the walls and giving the building its final appearance.
When installing a façade, particular attention must be paid to the areas around windows, doors and window sills, as well as the lower part of the walls at ground level. If these areas are not properly protected, moisture may seep inside. Therefore, when choosing a façade, it is worth paying attention not only to the colour and material, but also to the durability of the entire solution and the quality of its workmanship.
