As well as being a very important architectural and construction element, facade cladding is starting to play a more prominent role in terms of decor.
the search for materials for facade cladding is directed at those that can offer the required excellent technical properties, along with beautiful designs and finishes that add value to the property and the project as a whole.
Undoubtedly, the best cladding for facades is technical stone. This material not only offers unbeatable technical and aesthetic performance but also adapts perfectly to the most common and cutting-edge facade cladding systems: the ventilated facade and the facade clad with technical stone.
The technical features of this type of tile are vastly superior to those of any other material used to clad a facade.
Among the many advantages they provide are their low maintenance; protection against the weather—both heat and water and moisture; high resistance to UV rays and atmospheric agents; and acoustic insulation and energy savings. All while remaining aesthetically and functionally intact over the years and in the face of harsh external conditions.
Opting for facade cladding with technical stone material offers countless advantages, both in terms of technical improvements and the well-being of building or home users, as well as in decorative terms thanks to the wide range of available options and finishes.
From the thermal and acoustic insulation provided by cladding facades with technical stoneto the ease of installation or replacement of pieces it offers (in the case of ventilated facades), there are countless advantages depending on the chosen facade cladding system.
The two favourite systems when designing a construction of this calibre are: the traditional system of façades clad with technical stone and, on the other hand, the ventilated façade, a more modern system but fully consolidated due to the great functional and constructive advantages it offers. Therefore, depending on the type of façade planned, the system to be used will vary and will have the constructive advantages of each one of them.
As the best all-round material on the market and the one best suited to ventilated and cladded facades, it has become a favourite among architects carrying out this type of project.
Coverlam's Design and Innovation Departments have managed to develop a material that incorporates the countless technical advantages mentioned above, while providing a range of collections that suit all types of styles, offering a catalogue that can meet the requirements of any facade cladding project.
The ventilated facade is undoubtedly the most innovative construction system for cladding facades and the one that offers the most advantages thanks to its characteristic air cavity, which creates a physical gap between the exterior part of the facade and the interior wall of the building. The ventilated facade thus offers certain technical qualities that are far superior to those of any other system available on the market, and that have a direct impact on the well-being of the users of the homes or buildings.
These advantages include its excellent thermal performance, both in winter (preventing heat loss to the outside), and in summer (preventing heat from penetrating the building). Since the ventilated facade system helps increase the efficiency of the building, it generates significant energy savings for the consumer, reducing the use of air conditioning by up to 35%. Moreover, there is the acoustic improvement, with a reduction of noise from outside of up to 20%.
On the other hand, among the materials used for cladding ventilated facades, technical stone is the favorite, being the most attractive option among architecture and construction professionals due to the significant technical advantages mentioned above and the multitude of available designs.
Regarding the former, another quality of the ventilated facade covered with large-format and thin-thickness Coverlam, highly valued among construction professionals, is its ease of installation and replacement of pieces.
Lightweight Coverlam makes this system quicker to complete and, in the event of damage to one of the pieces, any repairs needed can be done quickly and easily.
In terms of aesthetics, Coverlam offers an extensive catalogue of designs and styles that can suit all types of ventilated facade projects. These range from elegant monochromes and modern designs such as metal or cement, to ultra-realistic wood-effect, stone-effect or marble-effect collections, all firm favourites in the most cutting-edge projects.
These days, adhered cladding is the most common type of facade cladding. This option is very practical, quick and simple to install, providing a very attractive finish that raises the value of the home.
Additionally, technical stone as a material for facade cladding requires minimal maintenance and has great stability, with no risk of cracks, fissures, or detachment. Like ventilated facades, they also offer thermal and acoustic insulation that directly impacts the quality of life of users.
Modern facade designs call for an extremely versaslabs material that is easy to cut and handle, and that can be adapted to suit designs for both ventilated and adhered facades.
It is not only avant-garde projects that need these features in the material chosen for the facade cladding; this choice can significantly influence the end result of the property as a whole, whatever its style.
Thanks to Coverlam's unique manufacturing process, facades can be clad with large-format technical stones lightweight, ultra-thin technical stones (from 3.5 mm), which still offer excellent mechanical and aesthetic properties.
These qualities make it easy to cut and handle the material, and mean that Coverlam is versaslabs enough to be used with any shape of building or home; a highly-valued, all-round construction solution for cladding modern facades and renovating buildings.
If you need personalized advice on Coverlam for facade cladding in your upcoming projects, do not hesitate to contact us here, our Technical and Sales Department will be happy to help you and address any doubts you may have.
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