Las fachadas han pasado a ser un elemento muy importante a nivel estético además de garantizar calidad de vida a los edificios y viviendas actuales, en los que el bienestar de las personas pasa a un primer plano
In recent years, façades have become one of the most important construction elements of the new architecture. Thanks to the latest technological advances, materials for modern house façades can offer certain technical advantages that were previously unthinkable. Particularly noteworthy is the extensive catalogue of solutions for modern house façades by Grespania and Coverlam, which provide architects and construction professionals with numerous attractive options. Notable among these are ventilated façades, which are becoming increasingly common due to their countless technical advantages compared to other construction alternatives.
Design and Style of Modern House Façades
Hoy en día, a la hora de abordar diseños de fachadas de casas modernas, tanto en rehabilitaciones y remodelaciones como en edificios de nueva construcción, las prestaciones técnicas are particularly important these days, whether for remodelling, renovations or new builds. Thermal, acoustic, aesthetic and functional qualities are essential requirements for construction professionals, who are always on the lookout for the best all-round material on the market and the one that works best for the type of façade planned.
Modern House Façade Types
LIGHTWEIGHT FAÇADE
Este tipo de fachada se ancla a la estructura resistente del edificio, pero no forma parte de esta, construyéndose de forma continua por delante de ella. Los materiales más utilizados para su revestimiento son el vidrio y el metal. En comparación con otro tipo de fachadas, las ligeras proporcionan un menor aislamiento térmico y acústico, siendo además una de las opciones más costosas en cuanto a mantenimiento. Habituales de oficinas o estaciones de tren, no suelen ser habituales en el revestimiento de fachadas para casas modernas.
FACHADA PESADA
The main characteristic of this type of façade is the use of traditional construction materials such as brick, cement render, stone, etc. There are different categories within this type of façade, which vary in terms of the degree of thermal insulation they provide, among other characteristics.
- Prefabricated
A prefabricated façade is made up of prefabricated modules that are assembled on site. Quick and easy to install (although offering very limited options in terms of aesthetics), this type of façade is more common in warehouses or shopping centres.
- Traditional Cladding
Como su propio nombre indica, son fachadas muy comunes en el parque de viviendas desde hace varias décadas. Aunque actualmente las nuevas construcciones y rehabilitaciones de fachadas de casas modernas se decantan por otras tipologías que ofrecen un plus en cuanto a prestaciones técnicas – como las fachadas ventiladas -, la tradicional sigue siendo una de las opciones predilectas de los profesionales de la arquitectura. Muy práctica, la fachada tradicional es fácil de construir e instalar, además de ofrecer infinidad de opciones estéticas en sus acabados, sobre todo si el revestimiento elegido es cerámico.
- Ventilated Façade
Undoubtedly a firm favourite these days; the numerous benefits offered by this type of modern house façade stem from the characteristic air cavity, which creates a physical separation between the outside of the façade and the interior wall of the building. This gap creates an open cavity allowing the exchange of the air contained between the wall and the outer ceramic cladding. This a construction solution that offers countless technical and aesthetic advantages.
Advantages of Ventilated Façades
Positioned as the best solution for modern house façades, ventilated façades are set apart by a number of features that make them a preferred option for improving the outer face of buildings or homes.
Thermal
Entre las ventajas más valoradas de las fachadas ventiladas están aquellas que se enmarcan dentro del llamado comportamiento térmico, un aspecto que afecta directamente a la calidad de vida y bienestar de los usuarios de los edificios o viviendas.
- Internal Heat Flow: this system eliminates thermal bridges across the entire façade, preventing heat loss to the outside in winter, and the absorption of heat from the outside in summer. Crucially, this results in energy savings of between 15% and 35%, both in terms of heating and air conditioning.
- Flujo calor externo: situar el aislante en la parte exterior del muro y los forjados aporta al edificio una mayor masa térmica, obteniendo así un ahorro energético significativo y un mayor confort al usuario. Por otro lado, el revestimiento cerámico actúa como una pantalla, reflejando gran parte de la radiación solar y evitando que esta penetre en el interior del edificio.
Acoustic
A major advantage of ventilated façades is the clear improvement in acoustic comfort. In this case, the external cladding combined with the air cavity help attenuate noise from the outside, reducing it by between 10% and 20% inside the building or home.
Aesthetic
The aesthetic aspect of the exterior of buildings and homes is becoming increasingly important, with ventilated façades being the most attractive option for architecture and construction professionals. The wide variety of designs available for ceramic cladding make it possible to create incredible modern house façades, ranging from simple monochrome or spectacular wood-look façades to other more avant-garde options such as metal or cement finishes.
Construction
The construction advantages of ventilated façades greatly facilitate their design, planning and subsequent installation on site. Among the benefits of choosing this option for modern house façades is the fact that ventilated façades do not require prior alignment (the cladding is plumb as it is aligned with the fixings); nor is it necessary to render the façade as it is protected by the insulation and cladding. In turn, this eliminates the need for double walls and the construction of a cavity between walls for insulation.
Las garantías constructivas de las fachadas ventiladas de Grespania vienen avaladas con el certificado Avis Technique, emitido por el CSTB de Francia, y con los certificados DITplus y ETE, concedidos por el Instituto Eduardo Torroja
Furthermore, the fixing system for ventilated façades also provides certain construction advantages that are highly valued in 21st century architecture. These include the ease of replacing parts, both for the concealed fixing system (the most common) and for the visible fixing system (the least commonly used due to aesthetic criteria). Also worth noting is the speed with which façades can be renovated, as this type of façade offers a simple system that improves the thermal characteristics of a building while making using of the existing façade.
Functional
The functionality provided by ventilated façades in everyday life has a direct impact on the well-being of users. Features such as the elimination of condensation on the inside of walls, protection against the weather offered by porcelain tile cladding, and the low maintenance and ease of cleaning of this type of modern house façade are undoubtedly elements that make this construction system a firm favourite.
In this respect, Grespania goes a step further, responding to needs that have arisen in recent years in the field of façade cladding, offering a very important advantage with the application of the exclusive H&CTILES treatment. Ceramic façades with H&CTILES are a key element in eliminating atmospheric pollution, especially NOx. The photocatalytic reaction generated by the H&CTILES treatment has a self-cleaning function; the hydrophilic properties of the treatment and the release of active oxygen help remove any organic dirt that may adhere to the façade.
Architectural Projects with Modern House Façades
A continuación, podrás descubrir una selección de los mejores proyectos de fachadas de casas modernas llevados a cabo con material de Grespania y Coverlam. Una galería en la que poder inspirarte y conocer la versatilidad de nuestras colecciones para el revestimiento de fachadas.
Grespania has a team of professionals that can provide advice on building a ventilated façade for your next project. Contact us here!
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