why using

a ventilated façade system ?

> For good protection of the facade and structure> To avoid thermal shock (less cracking in thestructure)> For better building insulation (ventilated facade=> external insulation)> To reduce heat building bridges (energy saving) > To improve comfort in summer (greater inertia,lower temperature)> To improve sealing on the facade (the gas spaceslows the passage of water and the building is healthy because always ventilated ("Water is a building's enemy") > To prevent condensation > To improve acoustics in the facade > During renovation, for operations avoidingindoor work (residents' peace and quiet, no need to rehouse tenants)> To gain outer gross area with external insulation > To expand the possibilities for architectural creation (diversity of materials, formats, colours) It avoids cold bridges The thermal and acoustic insulation of the building is better It decreases building greenhouse gas effect Less consumption and loss of energy It gives more internal space More liveable space and construction costs optimised It increases the architectural possibilities Aesthetic richness, with response to local and technical requirements It gives more heath comfort Protect the building from sun heating It provides a better comfort There is more thermal inertia: heat in winter, freshness in summer It is more weathertight The building is more protected from temperature variations and rain

ventilated façades / technical handbook

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