With the onset of spring, many are thinking about updating the exterior of their home. At the same time, the update is not only painting facades, but also more complex procedures. One of the popular approaches is the organization of ventilated facades. What is it? When the cladding is at some distance from the wall, a thermal insulation layer is laid in the formed space. In addition, a small air gap is also left, which contributes to additional insulation. Such a facade is often called insulated, what advantages and disadvantages it has?
Advantages of the insulated facade
Such facades are therefore called ventilated that they leave the space available for air and provide good ventilation. The main advantage in this case will be reliable protection against dampness and the formation of mold and pathogenic fungi. The air gap in the facade and the sealing of interpanel sutures reliably insulates the house in winter and protects it from heat in the summer. In this way, new buildings are often faced, and work is provided in advance in the project. For old houses, this is also a big plus, since such a facade can hide bumps and noticeable defects, well insulate the building and allow it to “breathe”.
The disadvantages of the insulated facade
If you plan to repair the facades with your own hand, then it is not recommended for several reasons for the insulated facade. Firstly, it requires knowledge and certain skills. Made incorrectly, it will simply begin to accumulate moisture and lead to the opposite effect. Not everyone manages to perform an air gap, therefore, to create such a facade, professionals are necessarily hired, although many have a temptation to do on their own. Many experts do not recommend using such a facade on small buildings, although practice has long proved that they are effective in such cases.