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WHAT IS VENTILATED FAÇADE CLADDING?
Ventilated façade cladding is an established and well-proven method of providing new and existing buildings with effective protection from the elements.
In a ventilated façade system, a substructure, typically manufactured in aluminium, is affixed to the exterior wall of a building. A layer of insulation is usually fitted to increase the thermal efficiency of the building.
An external façade, which can be manufactured from a wide variety of different materials, is then attached to the substructure to form a primary weather barrier. An air cavity is created between the building shell and the outer façade, which prevents moisture ingress and effectively allows the building to ‘breathe’. This cavity provides thermal and acoustic properties to the structure.
From an aesthetic point of view, façade cladding systems allow architects to dramatically alter the external appearance of any commercial, industrial or residential building.
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Ventilation
Continuous airflow between the outer façade and the building exterior allows the building to breathe and prevents moisture penetration |
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Insulation
Thermal and acoustic benefits are provided by an external layer of insulating material behind the façade and energy consumption is reduced |
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Weather Protection
Ventilated façade cladding protects the building from the elements – from driving rain to extremes of temperature |
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