An alternative to the vent facade: thermal panels with ceramic granite tiles and insulation

Ventfasad can be of different types, depending on which panels were used as decorative decoration:

• Metal – such products can have a smooth or perforated surface, the thickness of which is about 0.5 mm.
• Wooden (from wood fibers) – the surface is additionally covered with a paint layer.
• Vinyl – based on polymers with the addition of various dyes, such facades are distinguished by a variety of colors.
• Ceramic granite is one of the most popular, which perfectly copes with sharp temperature changes.
• Glass – they are created using high-strength glass plates with additional reinforcement/lamination.

The final cost of the vent facade, its service life directly depends on the selected type of panels, and therefore it is important to pay special attention to this issue.

Ceramic granite ventilation facades: advantages and disadvantages

Ventilated facade made of ceramic granite is considered one of the most common solutions to change the appearance of any building. This is an artificially created material that gained its popularity already after the 1970s. At first, porcelain stoneware was used for interior decoration of premises, and then for exterior decoration.

This material is created using white clay, as well as additional components:

• coalin;
• feldspars;
• quartz;
• minerals.

All components are thoroughly mixed together, pressed and fired. As a result, it is possible to obtain a material resistant to various external factors, which is considered very fragile. At the same time, its color resembles natural granite.

Ceramic granite ventilation facade has certain advantages and disadvantages, which should be familiarized with before decorating the exterior walls of buildings.

Among the advantages it is worth noting:

1. Aesthetic appearance – porcelain stoneware provides a solid, presentable look to any building.
2. Variety of the color palette, the possibility of successful combination of different shades among themselves.
3. Simple and quick installation – wiring and all kinds of communications are often “hidden” under the facing material. Installation of porcelain stoneware does not require prior complex preparation of the walls.
4. High level of fire safety. Such artificial material belongs to the list of non-combustible materials.
5. Resistance to negative external influences. Ceramic granite tile “is not afraid” of any weather conditions – severe frost, wind, rain, snowfall, sun. Its attractive appearance is preserved for a long time.

However, a ventilated facade with ceramic granite tiles also has significant disadvantages, which should also be familiarized with:

1. Significant weight, as a result of which there is a need for the mandatory use of a powerful subsystem – the frame.
2. The need for the help of a team of specialists, because it will not work to perform a reliable system of fastenings for cladding on your own, without having experience and knowledge. This causes additional costs.
3. Metal frames are subject to corrosion, and therefore need to be replaced.
4. In order to protect the lining from the negative effects of moisture, one more important procedure cannot be done without – mandatory caulking of the seams.
5. The high cost of ceramic granite facades compared to other types of vent facades. All this is connected with the heavy weight of ceramic granite slabs, under which you need to create a complex, reliable frame structure.

However, there is an alternative to the vent facade made of ceramic granite – unique thermal panels with large-format ceramic granite tiles, which are distinguished by a sufficient number of advantages.

Alternative of the vent facade – insulated thermal panel with ceramic granite tiles

The company “ROYAL FACADE” found a unique solution and a proven alternative – a ventilated facade made of ceramic granite panels, where polystyrene foam is used as insulation. Moreover, in appearance, the presented panels are practically no different from vent facades made of porcelain tiles. However, this is a completely new solution to problems related to cladding and insulation of the facade of buildings, which is actively used throughout Ukraine and even beyond.

Advantages of thermal panels for vent facade

Covering of a ventilated facade with the use of ceramic granite thermal panels has a huge consumer demand due to significant advantages. In addition to the original appearance, such panels are characterized by several other important features:

• Evaporation rates are from 0.03 mg/(m*h*Pa). This means that there is no condensation, which often forms between the facing panels and the wall. Therefore, homeowners can forget about fungus and mold forever.
• Ceramic granite is fixed to the surface of the panels using an adhesive composition that penetrates deeply into the insulation layer – polystyrene foam. All this ensures reliable fastening, and you can tear off the plate only with insulation.
• Long service life, which reaches about 60 years if all necessary installation work is followed.
• Official warranty from the manufacturing company “ROYAL FACADE” – 15 years, which confirms the high quality of the creation of each individual structure.
• There is no mandatory need for prior organization of a reliable fastening system. All this has a positive effect on the democratic price of the vent facade, because the item regarding additional costs for designing and installing this system can be excluded.
• Due to the fact that the panels are installed overlapping, and all seams are carefully sealed, moisture does not penetrate inside the outer walls of buildings. Thus, the facade is reliably protected from water.
• High level of fire safety. Even when an open fire hits the surface of the facade, the flash of the panels is reduced to zero. This is facilitated by the use of non-combustible facing materials at the base of the structure, sealing of all seams. In order to prevent the structure from catching fire, it is necessary to exclude the possibility of its damage, violation of all layers.

In addition, panels with ceramic granite tiles are already sold with insulation, so no additional cladding or wall protection is required before the installation work begins.

When carrying out professional decoration of a ventilated facade, it is recommended to enlist the support of the “ROYAL FACADE” company. A team of experienced specialists takes into account the individual needs and wishes of all customers, and therefore is ready to help make a competent calculation of the cost of all materials for work, as well as the optimal number of panels. All that is required from the client is to provide the dimensions of a specific object, the facade of which will be decorated with the use of thermal panels with ceramic granite tiles. Moreover, all calculations regarding measurements provided by the client are carried out absolutely free of charge.