Manufacturing and installation of composite panels. Composite panels for the facade: features and applications. Heat-insulating facade cladding
The well-known saying that people are greeted by clothes applies not only to people, but also to buildings. Such “clothing” for them is a facade that performs aesthetic and protective functions. One of the variations of the facade decoration is the design of the hinged system using composite panels.
Specifications
Composite panels include several dissimilar materials. As a result of such a combination, facade panels are obtained that incorporate the best technical properties of all components used. The considered finishing option always consists of 2 main elements: a matrix (plastic layer) and a filler (reinforcing layer). In addition, composite panels have metal plates and a protective front layer.
Manufacturers produce materials that differ in size, color, content and number of layers. However, all products are characterized by increased strength characteristics with low weight, weather resistance and long service life.
The panels have the form of plates in the form of a square or rectangle with a metal base. They are equipped with a thermal insulation layer. The front side is covered with a decorative layer, which can have any shade, glossy or matte surface. Expensive products have a laminated surface that imitates one or another finishing material (wood, stone, brick).
Any composite material is a multilayer "pie" having the following structure (from the front to the inside of the panel):
- protective layer (ensures the preservation of the technical properties of the material, protects the color from fading);
- paintwork (responsible for the external attractiveness of the panels);
- metal (usually aluminum) sheet (provides strength);
- adhesive layer (its task is to fix materials);
- filler (performs the function of reinforcement, providing the product with certain technical qualities);
- adhesive layer (it has already been mentioned earlier);
- aluminum sheet (performs the function of strengthening, ensuring the reliability of the product);
- anti-corrosion coating (protects the metal plate from moisture, water vapor, condensate).
Panel sizes may vary. The length can be 240 mm, 320 mm or 400 mm, the width is 100 or 150 cm. The thickness of the panel is 2-6 mm. Due to the low weight (8 kg/m kV), it is possible to avoid excessive load on the bearing elements of the building, which means that additional strengthening of the foundation can be dispensed with. At the same time, multi-layering ensures the strength and durability of the coating, as well as high thermal efficiency.
The operating temperature range of the panels is from -50°С to +80°С. The panels are resistant to strong wind loads (squally wind), corrosion. They are characterized by biostability and frost resistance.
Composite boards are an excellent soundproofing material. With their help, you can reduce the noise level in a house with concrete walls by 2 times. The fire safety of the material is also at its best - it is low-flammable, emits a small amount of smoke during combustion.
Fire regulations allow the use of such materials for finishing private buildings and office buildings.
Advantages and disadvantages
Composite panels for facade cladding are lightweight, and therefore do not require additional strengthening of the load-bearing elements of the building, they are suitable for installation on high-rise buildings. Due to the plasticity of the material and its ability to bend, it is possible to finish any buildings, including those with a large number of architectural elements.
Walls finished with composite panels are characterized by impact resistance up to 50 kg/cm2. Together with high weather resistance and resistance to thermal shock, this leads to a long service life of the panels. Depending on the type of product, the service life ranges from 10-25 years.
A wide operating temperature range, resistance to UV rays, and frost resistance allow the use of composite panels in any climatic region. The improved moisture resistance of the material is also an obvious "plus", since moisture does not penetrate into its structure and does not reach the insulation and walls.
The fire safety of products is another significant advantage. Due to the high content of flame retardants in the composition and the use of aluminum, it is possible to significantly reduce the fire hazard of a ventilated facade. On its own, it is considered hazardous in terms of fire risk, as the flame spreads rapidly through air pockets. That is why it is so important to select fire-resistant finishing materials for such systems.
Installation of panels is quite simple, the material can be fastened even at low temperatures. However, experts do not recommend installing the crate at temperatures below 0 ° C. This can lead to a decrease in its reliability.
Due to the variety of colors and textures of the front part of the panel, it is possible to implement original design projects and give the building a unique appearance. The use of panels that mimic expensive wood or stone coatings helps to make the building more respectable.
Some types of tiles have a dirt-repellent coating and the ability to self-clean, which greatly simplifies their care. As a rule, dust and pollution are washed away by rain. In rare cases, washing the facade with water using a soft sponge and a non-aggressive liquid detergent is required.
The "cons" of materials are:
- high cost (prices for other facing materials, including expensive combined porcelain stoneware, are lower than the cost of composite plates);
- the material is not thermally insulating, therefore, to prevent the formation of cold bridges, it is recommended to use paronite or plastic thermal break gaskets;
- limited scope (restrictions are imposed by the class of combustibility of the material - it is not suitable for lining hospitals and children's institutions, as well as the tendency to scratch the surface, which can ruin the lining of the basement of the building);
- low maintainability (if one panel is damaged, several adjacent panels will have to be dismantled);
- increased requirements for transportation, the need for careful handling during storage and installation (risk of damage to the front of the material).
Kinds
Depending on the type of composite, several types of panels are distinguished.
mineral
The composition of the material is polyethylene foam, combined with a large number of various flame retardant additives. This ensures low flammability of the panels. They belong to class G1 (low combustible material). When burning mineral plates, acrid smoke is not emitted, the molten mass does not flow.
German-made products are distinguished by the presence of aluminum hydroxide in the composition, which makes them even more resistant to flames. Panels are used for exterior decoration of the house.
Polymer
They consist of polycarbonate and foamed polyethylene, which leads to a low weight of the material. This allows it to be used for sheathing partitions, unreinforced structures with low bearing capacity. The main scope of application is the interior design of premises.
Aluminum
The composite is represented by thin aluminum plates, which are assembled into a grid. The material is characterized by high strength, high rigidity with minimal weight. Aluminum composite panels are not afraid of strong wind loads, which makes them the best option for the outer cladding of high-rise buildings.
It is irrational to use them for finishing a private house, since tiles made of aluminum plates do not hold heat and are characterized by little sound absorption. However, they are more expensive than mineral analogues.
Relatively recently, a wood-polymer version of the panels appeared, the basis of which is wood chip flour. Due to the peculiarities of the composition, they are distinguished by greater heat resistance, in other respects they are not inferior to the varieties described above.
Composite panels also differ in the type of outer coating. There are several categories.
Paints and varnishes based on polyester
The most affordable type of coverage. It is characterized by bright shades and glossy shine, well resists moisture, temperature changes, UV rays. It is recommended for exterior decoration, but when used as a facade material, it becomes unusable after 5-6 years of operation.
PVDF paints, varnishes
Material for finishing the facade, characterized by durability, the presence of a dirt-repellent coating, increased resistance to fading under the influence of sunlight. The average operational period is 20-25 years.
oxide films
The surface of the material is distinguished by a mirror effect, which is explained by the electrochemical processing of the aluminum included in the film. The material demonstrates improved weather resistance, resistance to corrosion. It is operated without requiring repair for 15-20 years. With its help, ventilated facades are usually created.
Laminating films
The most expensive, but also the most spectacular type of panels. The surface of the material imitates different types of expensive finishing coatings (stone, polished metal, wood). In addition, the material has high protective properties. The period of operation reaches 15-20 years. The most famous boards with laminating films are produced under the brand name Alucobond.
Depending on the type of metal used in the composite "pie", panels are distinguished:
- aluminum;
- from galvanized steel.
The former have less weight, but the latter demonstrate better strength and higher melting rates. The latter characteristic speaks of their greater fire safety.
The colors of the composite panels correspond to the shades of the RAL catalog, which includes 213 colors, 17 of which are metallic. Colors are indicated by a four-digit number, where the first digit indicates that the shade belongs to a particular color scheme. For example, if a color starts with the number 1, then it is one of the variants of the yellow scale.
Installation subtleties
Like any hinged facade, composite slabs are installed on a frame made of metal profiles. In addition to the panels themselves, galvanized profiles are needed to create a subsystem, mounting brackets, self-tapping screws or rivets. In addition, you will need a drill and two-stage drills, a building level and a puncher.
You can cut the material with scissors for metal, a circular saw or a hand jigsaw. It is also necessary to purchase heat-insulating material and a hydro-windproof membrane, a primer or roller, thick markers or paint for marking.
First of all, it is necessary to draw up a project plan, draw a drawing of the building on the selected scale. The design documentation should indicate the markup and the required amount of material.
The installation technology of hinged facades involves cleaning the walls, eliminating large cracks, strengthening dilapidated elements. Minor defects can not be eliminated, because they will still be hidden by the skin. Prepared and clean walls should be treated with 2-3 layers of primer. For wooden surfaces, choose mixtures with antiseptics in the composition, for plastered surfaces - strengthening analogues of deep penetration.
After the walls have completely dried, you can begin to install the crate. To do this, marking is carried out on the walls with the help of a level and in strict accordance with the design documents. After that, according to the marking, it is necessary to make holes with a puncher, dust them and insert dowels. Then you can assemble the brackets and screw them into the surface.
At the next stage, a heater is mounted (usually mineral wool sheets). Experts recommend applying sheets to the wall and marking the places where the brackets pass. Thanks to this, it is easy to make perforation for fasteners at points using a construction knife.
Insulation with slots is applied to the wall, strung on brackets. Subsequent rows are stacked with an offset of half a sheet. In places where the brackets and the wall come into contact, insulating paronite gaskets are used to prevent the formation of cold bridges. It is worth remembering that composite slabs with a small heat-insulating gasket cannot act as an insulating material by themselves.
Similarly, a hydro-windproof membrane is laid on top of the insulating material. Its sheets are laid with an overlap of 100 mm. After that, the insulation and the membrane are strengthened with one plate-type dowel for both materials. Enough 2-3 fixation points per sheet, one of which must be in the middle.
The frame device begins with the installation of a U-shaped profile. After that, spacer slides are fixed inside it, for which the lining is attached.
Panels are attached to the finished frame. The first of them is aligned horizontally to the bottom edge of the crate. After that, the upper part in the corners is attached to the guide profile using self-tapping screws. Then, in the side part of the panel, closer to the top, slides are moved (these elements are movable), to which the panel is fixed with self-tapping screws. You can move the sled with a screwdriver. Similarly, the plate is attached on the opposite side and below.
Install the rest of the panels. A gap of at least 12 mm is left between the elements. In the corners, panels are joined on each side, so that a gap is maintained in each corner along the entire height. Another corner design option is to bend the panel using a bending machine, resulting in a smooth, rounded corner.
The panels are manufactured with a layer of polyethylene applied to its front side, which protects the material from damage during transportation and installation. After the facade cladding is completed, this film is removed.
If you need to cut the material, pay attention to the direction of the arrows, which are usually located on the back of the panels. They indicate in which direction to cut.
During cutting, the material should be placed on the table, fixing it. Drilling aluminum panels is possible only at low (500-800 rpm) speed, periodically cooling the drill.
During assembly, bending or sawing of products, it is important that metal chips or tools do not scratch the surface of the panel. Otherwise, this will reduce not only its aesthetic appeal, but also performance. You can prevent damage to the face of the tile when bending by working on a perfectly clean surface.
Cladding examples
Depending on the color, composite panels make it possible to give facades a strict, business-like or, on the contrary, a more casual and even “hooligan” appearance.
Experts recommend combining several shades of material within one facade in order to make it more voluminous, noticeable, and avoid monotony. It can be either a combination of 2-3 close tones, or contrasting options.
Average prices for 1 m 2 for facades made of composite panels for a section of a blank wall with an area of 20-100 sq.m.
3300 rub
Subsystem (Al) 1200 rub per m 2
Insulation 100 mm 400 rub per m 2
Installation work 2100 rub per m 2
Total: 7000.00 RUB per m 2
Average prices for 1 m 2 for facades made of composite panels for a section of a blank wall with an area of 100-300 sq.m.
Aluminum composite panels 3050 rub per m 2 (the price includes a minimum waste of 40%, depending on the size of the project, the waste may be more)
Subsystem (Al) 1050 rub per m 2
Insulation 100 mm 400 rub per m 2
Installation work 2000 rub per m 2
Total: 6500.00 RUB per m 2
Average prices for 1 m 2 for facades made of composite panels for a section of a blank wall with an area of 300-1000 sq.m.
Aluminum composite panels 3050 rub per m 2 (the price includes a minimum waste of 40%, depending on the size of the project, the waste may be more)
Subsystem (Al) 1000 rub per m 2
Insulation 100 mm 40 0 rub per m 2
Assembly work 18 00 rub per m 2
Total: 6250.00 RUB per m 2
Average prices for 1 m 2 for facades made of composite panels for a section of a blank wall with an area of 1000 sq. m.
Aluminum composite panels 2794 rub per m 2 (the price includes a minimum waste of 40%, depending on the size of the project, the waste may be more)
Subsystem (Al) 1000 rub per m 2
Insulation 100 mm 386.70 rub per m 2
Assembly work 16 00 rub per m 2
Total: 5780.70 rubles per m 2
Detailed prices for a facade with an area of 1000 m 2
| № | Name | Unit. | price, rub. | Consumption sq.m. | Amount, rub. |
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1. Aluminum composite cassettes G1, 4 mm |
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| 1.1. | Aluminum composite G1, 4 mm, taking into account the minimum waste when cutting 40% (waste depends on the dimensions of the cassettes and can be more) | sq.m. | RUB 1,460.00 | 1,4 | 2044.00 rub. |
| 1.2. | Cutting, milling, production of cassettes | sq.m. | 750.00 rub. | 1 | 750.00 rub. |
| The cost of 1 sq.m. composite | 2794.00 rub. | ||||
| 2. Subsystem (AL) typical with a 100 mm extension for insulation. | |||||
| 2.1. | Standard aluminum subsystem, taking into account the extension for insulation of 100 mm, including fasteners in solid brick / concrete | sq.m. | 1000 | 1 | 1000.00 rub. |
| The cost of 1 sq.m. subsystems (AL) | 1000.00 rub. | ||||
| 3. Two-layer insulation with a total thickness of 100 mm. | |||||
| 3.1. | Insulation two-layer 100 mm. + 2% for pruning | m.cub. | 3350.00 rub. | 0,1 | 341.70 rub. |
| 3.2. | Fasteners for insulation 10x160 with a plastic nail | PC. | 10.00 rub. | 4,5 | 45.00 rub. |
| The cost of 1 sq.m. insulation 100 mm. | 386.70 rub. | ||||
| 4. Installation work | |||||
| 4.1. | Installation of a ventilation facade with assembly, dismantling of scaffolding | sq.m. | RUB 1,600.00 | 1 | RUB 1,600.00 |
| The cost of 1 sq.m. installation work 1600 rubles. | RUB 1,600.00 | ||||
| Total including VAT 18% per 1 sq.m. | 5780.70 rub. | ||||
| This calculation was made taking into account prices as of August 16, 2018 as an example. All nodes of the ventilated facade should be worked out taking into account the design documentation for each specific object and the individual characteristics of each specific object. The calculation does not include the cost of delivering materials to the facility, manufacturing and installation of slopes, ebbs, parapet covers. | |||||
| 5. Additional types of work | |||||
| 5.1. Additional elements | |||||
| 5.1.1. | Production of slopes, ebbs from galvanized steel, 0.55 mm thick, polyester painting | m. | 450 | 1 | 450 |
| 5.1.2. | Corner for fastening slopes, ebbs made of galvanized steel, 0.55 mm thick, polyester painting | m. | 75 | 2 | 150 |
| 5.1.3. | Production of slopes, ebbs from galvanized steel, 0.7 mm thick, polyester painting | m. | 550 | 1 | 550 |
| 5.1.4. | Corner for fastening slopes, ebbs made of galvanized steel, 0.7 mm thick, polyester painting | m. | 100 | 2 | 200 |
| 5.1.5. | Manufacture of the roof parapet apron from galvanized steel, 0.7 mm thick, polyester painting, with a development of up to 1000 mm, including the substructure. | m. | 1200 | 1 | 1200 |
| 5.2. Installation work | |||||
| 5.2.1. | Installation of slopes, ebbs | m. | 450 | 1 | 450 |
| 5.2.2. | Roof parapet apron installation | m. | 650 | 1 | 650 |
| 5.2.3. | Filing ceilings without insulation with metal soffit (work + materials) | sq.m. | 2500 | 1 | 2500 |
| 5.2.4. | Canopy trim with composite panels | sq.m. | 4500 | 1 | 4500 |
| 5.2.5. | Installation of a drainage system materials + work | m. | 1500 | 1 | 1500 |
| 5.3. Design work | |||||
| 5.3.1. | Geodetic survey of the object (within the Moscow Ring Road) | sq.m. | 40.00 rub. | 1 | 40.00 rub. |
| 5.3.2. | Development of working documentation for the facility | sq.m. | 75.00 rub. | 1 | 75.00 rub. |
| 5.3.3. | Registration of a color passport | PC. | 150000.00 rub. | 1 | 150000.00 rub. |
| 5.3.4. | Strength calculation of the ventilation facade design | PC. | RUB 25,000.00 | 1 | RUB 25,000.00 |
| 5.3.5. | Anchor technology testing | PC. | 0.00 rub. | 1 | 0.00 rub. |
| 5.3.6. | Development of 3D visualization of the object | sq.m. | 50.00 rub. | 1 | 50.00 rub. |
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Composite facade: technology features, types, advantages
The term "composite" refers to materials of various kinds, combined into a single whole. This approach provides the following: the created material acquires better characteristics, which both in quality and quantity significantly exceed the parameters of each of the included elements. The composite has a plastic base and filler. Among other finishing options, composite panels deserve special attention, the price of which is absolutely acceptable. can be sheathed with such material.
Structural features
Structurally, products of this kind are a complex material, including sheet plates, additional protective layers and decorative ones. The production of products is a rather complicated technological process, and each manufacturer of products may differ in the number of layers, type of coating. But all varieties are united by qualities: small mass, strength, immunity to many negative factors, as well as a long service life. Composite panels contain several heterogeneous components. The result of this combination are, which have absorbed the improved technical characteristics of all incoming elements.
Any product based on a composite has a specific structure, which includes:
- a special layer (to ensure the safety of technical characteristics, protection of color from fading in the sun);
- varnishes and paints (for external attractiveness and aesthetics);
- a sheet of metal (usually aluminum, for strength);
- a layer of glue (fixes the elements);
- filler (for reinforcement);
- a layer of glue;
- aluminum sheet (strengthens the product, makes it reliable);
- coating that prevents the formation of corrosion (to protect the plate from moisture, vapors, condensation).
You can buy panels for sheathing in Moscow at hardware stores or place an order at a specialized company. Before you buy a product, be sure to familiarize yourself with its properties. The production of panels is not limited in size. Panels are available in various sizes and colors. The number of layers may also vary. Products are made in the form of a square or rectangular plate with a metal base. Also, the products are equipped with a special layer of thermal insulation, and the outer side has a decorative coating. The outer layer is made in any shade. Cassettes can be equipped with a laminated layer imitating another finishing material (wood, stone, brick or marbled). Product sizes vary. The thickness of the cassettes usually does not exceed 6 mm. Due to the light weight of the plates, they absolutely do not bear the load on the load-bearing walls of buildings, which means that there is no need to strengthen the foundation. Tiles are an excellent option for soundproofing. During installation or before starting work, the material is subjected to cutting and milling.
Typology
Products are divided into types according to the composition of the filler and the method of external coating.
On sale you can find plates of the following types:
- Mineral. The manufacturing technology provides for the inclusion of foamed polyethylene with the addition of various flame retardants. Products belong to the category of slightly combustible materials. You can buy such materials in Moscow in hardware stores or order directly from the manufacturer.
- Polymer. Includes polycarbonate and polyethylene foam. Thanks to the components, it is light in weight. It is used for facing various buildings with a small bearing capacity. Scope - registration of rooms from within.
- From stainless steel. Stainless material fully complies with the flammability class, affordable, harmoniously combined with other options for finishing the house. Stainless steel cassettes are widely used to create . Finding steel cassettes for sale in Moscow is not difficult. Steel panels are also available in square or rectangular shapes.
The third type, which has a lot of advantages - aluminum cassettes, we will consider it separately.
Aluminum composite panels.
The composite looks like thin aluminum plates assembled into a grid. Such products are very durable, but have a low weight. In addition, aluminum composite panels are straight, resistant to wind loads, so they are an excellent way to finish the facades of multi-storey structures. Material cost per sq. the meter can vary and differ depending on the manufacturer and the method of manufacture. Usually, it is irrational to use this material for finishing a private house, because aluminum plates cannot retain heat. In addition, they are superior in cost to analogues from minerals.
Metal panels in their structure include:
- Protective coating to prevent corrosion
- Special primer composition that improves the protective qualities
- High strength aluminum sheet
- Plastic of the appropriate flammability class (or other polymer)
- Second sheet of aluminum
- Primer with special resin content (PVDF)
- Substance for coloring
- Special film.
On sale you can find sheets corresponding to the flammability class. For one m2, the weight of aluminum structures ranges from three to eight kilograms. Usually sheets are produced in standard sizes, but you can place an order for products according to individual parameters. Material consumption is individually calculated when drawing up an estimate.
Composite aluminum panels for the facade look like straight metal plates with a layer of thermal insulation. Aluminum composite panels are coated on the outside with varnishes or paints, and more expensive products are produced with a laminated coating.
The production of composite panels is actively developing both in our country and abroad. Some manufacturers do not indicate the exact length, and offer customers to choose the material according to individual parameters. Therefore, you can always buy aluminum panels at a bargain price and individual parameters (thickness, length, width). The cost of installation per m2 may also depend on the type and price of the material.
Classification by type of outer coating
Composite-based façade cassettes also differ in the type of outer coating.
There are several types:
- Polyester-based paints and varnishes. Due to the ease of manufacture, they are the most cost-effective material. You can buy them at any specialized store. Such products differ in bright colors and gloss, it is recommended to use for exterior decoration of the house. But the service life is short-lived: up to five years.
- PVDF paint. Durable, tend to repel dirt well and do not attract dust. UV resistant so they won't fade in the sun. The service life is approximately twenty years.
- oxide films. They provide an attractive externally mirror effect, since the film contains aluminum in its composition. Good resistance to corrosion, it is used in the process of installation of ventilated facades. Films can last approximately fifteen years.
- Laminating films. This type is the most expensive in terms of cost. But it has a lot of advantages: the ability to imitate expensive materials (for example, marble), excellent protection properties, durable operation for more than twenty years.
Advantages and disadvantages
Panels are very popular due to obvious advantages:
- Straight, attractive lines
- Light weight, which does not create a load on the supporting structures of buildings.
- The best option for finishing high-rise buildings.
- Strength, resistance to mechanical damage.
- Impressive service life.
- It can be used for any buildings under any climatic conditions.
- Versatility. Used for facade cladding of any type.
- Simplicity and efficiency of installation (fastening of structures can be performed at any time of the year).
- They can be used on any type of façade.
- A wide range of colors, shades and textures (stone, marble).
- Suitable for any design project.
Among the minuses, it is worth highlighting: rather big cost per square meter. compared to other types of materials and the need for additional thermal insulation.
Cladding buildings with composite panels
Panels are installed on pre-prepared profile subsystems. A hinged ventilated facade using this technology is a design,
consisting of several components:
- Facing material
- Frame plus mounting hardware
- Thermal insulation, wind barrier, moisture protection
- Air gap.
Ventilated facades with such materials have many advantages:
- You can choose sheets of various colors and textures
- Possibility to develop an individual design
- Resistance to temperature fluctuations
- Absolute protection of the walls from wind and moisture
- No load on load-bearing walls
- Easy Care
- Ensuring sound insulation
- Compliance with fire regulations
- Environmentally friendly
- Possibility, if necessary, to replace or repair one fragment without dismantling the entire structure
Installation must be carried out carefully, preferably with the participation of a team of professional finishers. If the work is done in compliance with the rules and regulations, the hinged facade will last a very long time. The cost of the installation service is indicated in sq. m. and is calculated individually. It is better to entrust the calculation of material consumption to the master who will perform the installation.
Facing facades with composite panels: technology
Composite panels for the facade have long gained popularity in the Russian market.
Below we will consider the stages of installation of a hinged fan facade using this material:
- Surfaces are pre-cleaned
- Then markup
- Brackets are installed
- Thermal insulation materials are attached
- Guides are installed
- Cutting and milling in progress
- Panels are being installed.
Cutting can be done in two ways - cutting or cutting. In cutting material, accuracy and literacy are important. Such services are offered by panel manufacturing companies or specialized enterprises.
The installation of composite panels implies the implementation of absolutely accurate markings and the competent selection of the fastening method. Surface treatment is carried out using special solutions: antiseptics, protection against moisture, mold and fungus. Steel or aluminum brackets are fixed, then the profile is placed. The carrier profile is a platform for finishing, brackets are attached to it. A heater is laid in the space between them. In the process of installation work, anchor fasteners are used. Additional profiles may be required for window connections. The price of installation services per m2 may vary depending on the volume and complexity of the work.
Metal composite panels are in great demand and are used everywhere. Facades lined with such material look expensive and will last more than one year. The cost of facade cladding works per square meter can be clarified in a specialized company. It is best to buy panels from a trusted and reliable seller. When shopping, you should pay attention to certificates that confirm the quality of the product. For cladding facades with panels, it is better to turn to professional craftsmen who will competently perform all measurements, make calculations on the consumption of materials, select the correct type of fasteners and perform installation with high quality.
Due to the many positive characteristics, composite panels for facades are now the most common material in various fields of application. And decorating buildings with them is far from the limit.
Installation of a ventilation facade made of composite panels (video)
Installation of composite panels
What is a composite panel ventilated facade as a structure?
It is a multilayer system consisting of:
- frame;
- insulating layer;
- air layer;
- face covering.
Constant air circulation inside the facade plays an important role, the end result of which is an increase in the life of the building.
Aluminum composite panels have become the most common building façade material due to their ease of processing and ease of installation. Such panels are easily sawn with a circular saw and cut with scissors for metal. Working with aluminum composite panels is a bit like lining walls with drywall. First, brackets are attached, then the walls of the building are insulated with any available material. After that, a frame is assembled, which will become the basis for the panels. The panels are attached directly to the frame with the same self-tapping screws or rivets. The seams between the panels are closed with a polyethylene cord.
The installation of aluminum composite cladding panels is superior to all other types, such as stone finishes. Work is done much faster and more accurately. After all, no adhesives and mixtures are needed to fasten the panels.
If you pay attention to the above qualities and characteristics of composite panels for the facade, we can conclude that ventilated facades made of composite materials have the best qualities. Thanks to them, the building acquires an aesthetic appearance, the main walls are reliably protected from atmospheric phenomena and weather conditions, and the reliability of the wall shell for many years is ensured. We recommend that you read the material on.
There are a lot of materials for finishing the facade of buildings today. Not all of them are of the highest quality, but many are worth the money spent. Pay attention also to the fact that not always a high price ensures good quality, durability and reliability. The choice of finishing material for the facade must be taken with all responsibility, since it is not bought for one year!
Today, more and more people have begun to use a composite made from a mixture of polymer and wood, making it very difficult to distinguish composite panels from elite wood. The most common mounting method is hinged. It provides an opportunity not only to decorate the facade of the building, but also to insulate it, protect it from the wind!
Facing of a facade by wooden panels on a polymeric basis.
Installation of composite panels on a ventilated facade
Today I will talk about how to properly fix composite panels on a ventilated facade. I will also consider the installation of the hinged facade itself, because this is also very important! You must not only memorize, but also understand the sequence of actions!
Facade made of composite boards under the tree
Frame construction
It is advisable to start making a frame for composite panels with the correct markup. Let's start by marking our wall vertically. The number of marks must be equal to the number of profiles used. The hinged frame is the easiest to manufacture and maintain. Most likely for this reason it is used most often.
Next, we take the mounting brackets and, using anchor dowels, fasten them vertically at a distance of 50 centimeters from each other. As for the horizontal distance, it all depends on the number of profiles. Mounting brackets will be needed in order to adjust the plane.
Installation of composite panels
Bearing profiles are divided into several types: U-shaped, T-shaped and L-shaped.
I draw your attention to the fact that the parameters of the console directly depend on the configuration of the carrier profile, so when you start making a ventilated facade, be sure to take this into account. I advise you to choose not the frame that is easier to make, but the one that suits you best.
In order to attach the bearing part to the console, you will have to drill holes with a diameter equal to the diameter of the rivets. Two rivets are installed on the mount. Less is inappropriate, more is unreliable.
Scheme of installation of composite panels
Once all the planes are set, it's time to start leveling them. To do this, you need to set the extreme profiles perfectly even (we use the usual building level). As soon as they become the alignment manipulations are over, take the nylon thread and stretch it between the extreme profiles that have just been aligned. The thread should be both above and below. Focusing on it, we align the rest of the profiles. This is much faster than running with a level near each.
Insulation of a ventilated facade
For high-quality insulation of a ventilated facade, either polystyrene foam or mineral wool, known to all of us not by hearsay, is used. These are the most common materials. Installation of insulation occurs only after the hinged facade is ready.
Installation of insulation occurs by piercing the material on protruding consoles. Make cross cuts at the attachment point. When threading cotton or foam, carefully tuck it inside the frame so that nothing sticks out.
It is better to fix the foam with construction glue, lubricating all the sheets at five points (for greater reliability). Many people think that this is not enough, but due to the fact that the foam is lightweight, and even rests on the consoles, the design is very reliable, nothing will fall off by itself.
Insulation of a ventilated facade
Mineral wool, to ensure reliability, can also be fixed with mushroom-shaped dowels. With foam, you can do the same, but it will be an unnecessary waste of time and money.
Before fixing everything with fungi, I also recommend installing a special wind barrier. This material will serve as both wind and waterproofing. If you did not find such material in local hardware stores, you can use high-density cellophane film.
Windproof insulation.
Panel mounting
In order to install the panel, you need to buy a spacer slide. Their advantage is that they simultaneously serve as both a guiding element and a fastener for composite sheets. On the side of the slide there are special brackets that fix the panels with high quality. The method is convenient, simple, does not require much time.
Installation of a hinged ventilated facade.
Slides and brackets are fixed with rivets. On the same rivets, you need to attach some panels located at the intersection of the guides and tongues. There must be a centimeter gap between the cassettes without fail.
In terms of design, composite panels come in wood, stone, or brick, so be sure to draw the pattern correctly when installing.
Results
Facade composite panels
Composite panels are manufactured in a variety of sizes. The variety of shades and textures is also huge. Pricing is also based on these indicators. A striking example are panels with the addition of wood. They will cost much more than regular ones. You have to pay extra for quality, and this applies not only to building materials.
A proven method of self-insulating the facade with mineral wool
