Installation of ventilated facades: instruction

Currently, the look of megacities and small cities is constantly changing. The reason lies in the new trends of construction and architecture. Now the erection of the original and beautiful buildings is not a problem. This became possible due to the use of new architectural forms and technologies of hinged ventilated structures.

Modern realities

In Russia, ventilated facades, the installation technology of which will be described below, appeared not so long ago. Nevertheless, they immediately acquired great popularity among builders, designers and architects. Further we will understand the main reasons for their wide distribution.

Main advantages

Installation of ventilated facades can be carried out on buildings of any purpose. Surface materials also do not play a role. Thus, one can understand why the technology of mounting a ventilated facade is now in demand and very popular. As for the installation process, it does not take much time. In this case, putty, leveling and surface preparation are not required. You just need to deal with large cracks, as well as get rid of mold and fungus.

For this type of facade is characterized by a variety of shades and materials. Create a stylish design is easy. All technical functions will be saved. Also, this facade is protected from the atmospheric and other destructive effects of the external environment. Repair and dismantling are carried out without any difficulties. In addition, similar facades are characterized by increased thermal insulation properties. This saves energy significantly. Ventilated facades are very durable. Their service life is more than 25 years.

Device Features

Ventilated facades are constructions of various degrees of complexity and different types. They consist of an external cladding and materials that are under it. The latter are attached to the wall of the structure so that an air gap remains between the plane and the protective-decorative outer coating. In some cases, additional insulation of the building is required. Then a heat-insulating layer is installed between the lining and the wall. But there must be an air gap.

Design Features

Installation of ventilated facades implies the presence of screws, dowels and special parts: rivets and kleimers. Also required are connecting elements: brackets and frame profile. Ventilated facades are combined with any thermal insulation materials. In this case, experts recommend giving preference to polyurethane foam or mineral wool slabs. It is also intended to install a special protective membrane. It will not allow wind and water to act on a vulnerable surface. This design is not afraid of low temperatures and seasonal high humidity. It does not absorb atmospheric precipitation. Installation of a ventilated layer is necessary. Thanks to him the design "breathes". The cladding does not heat on hot days and protects living areas from heat loss. Materials that help to install ventilated facades:

1. Composite panels.
2. Fibrocement sheets.
3. Steel products.
4. Plastic panels.

Ventilated facades made of porcelain stoneware are also used . The installation of these elements should be carried out using special tools.

The main points of preparation

Installation of hinged ventilated facades, as well as any construction works, is impossible without special tools. Therefore, it is worth starting with the preparation of equipment. For work you will need the following:

1. Shears for metal.
2. Stationery knife.
3. Level.
4. Roulette.
5. Screwdrivers.
6. Screwdriver. In this case, one can not do with a hand screwdriver, since mounting the fasteners will be very problematic.
7. Punch.
8. Drill.

It is better if both the last tools are available. Having all the necessary tools at your fingertips, you can significantly speed up the installation of ventilated facades. The instructions below provide basic information about the progress of the process.

Features of the preparation for the process

Before installing ventilated facades, it is necessary to remove unnecessary structures. We are talking about fixtures, decorative elements, lighting fixtures and much more. In a word, everything that can obstruct the installation of ventilated facades is subject to removal. Further, all large cracks are embedded. This is necessary to prevent unnecessary cooling of the premises. Of course, the heater will cope with this task, but condensation may start to accumulate. This will lead to the gradual destruction of building materials. Then you need to start removing mold and fungus. Otherwise, they will begin to develop even faster, because for them a favorable environment will be created. After that you can proceed to the next stage.

Working with the surface

The lower horizontal profile, which is the beginning of the frame, is noted first. Then you need to determine the places where the brackets will be fastened. Thus it is necessary to observe a horizontal level. Also, adjust the plane vertically.

Ventilated facades: mounting technology

The lower horizontal guide is fixed in the pre-drilled holes. It should be flat. Otherwise, this will affect the appearance of the structure. Next is the installation of brackets for the vertical profile. The horizontal, which is separating, must be laid with the finishing plates and aligned. Thanks to the step-by-step process, all inconsistencies with markup are easily hidden. Anchors are selected in accordance with the weight of the panels.

Installation of thermal insulation

You can proceed to it after the frame is completely ready, and the brackets are installed correctly. In this case, there are two ways of mounting.

- At the glue. When choosing this option, you will not need to drill a lot of holes in the wall, and also drive in dowels. It will take only a few strokes with a brush, and the heater will be on the wall. The adhesive should be properly mixed. In addition, it should be applied within a certain time, otherwise it will solidify and will not work.

- On the tray nails. This process is quite protracted. However, in this case there will be no waste. The number of fasteners for mounting insulation is easily calculated.

Work with plates

In this case, you can use two mounting options.

- Visible. Kleimer is involved in the fastening. Its shade is selected in accordance with the color of the material used. It can also be painted together with the surface. This method has gained wide popularity. It costs as cheaply as possible. Today, ventilated facades made of porcelain stoneware are quite popular. Installation of such panels, as a rule, is carried out on klejmery.

- Hidden. In this case, self-acting collets are used. Simultaneously with the facade slabs, installation of other structures takes place, among them the following:

1. Lighting.
2. Sewage pipes.
3. Fastenings under slopes and so forth.

Key recommendations

Ventilated facade technology is not suitable for some surfaces. In particular, this applies to hollow bricks and foam concrete blocks. The reason lies in the high probability of deformation of the frame element. In addition, there is a weak attachment. Because of this, heat insulation and aesthetic qualities are lost.

Immediately before the work, the dowels are checked for durability. You should pay attention to the error in the installation of brackets. If it exceeds half a centimeter, this is a marriage. In this case, the use of accurate measuring instruments will help. After all the work is completed, it is required to check the reliability of the structure. For this, it is recommended that it be carefully padded. Serious problems will be indicated by a clear screech and crackling.