Ventilated Facade

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Ventilated facade

A ventilated facade is an exterior cladding system designed to create a air gap between the building wall and the finishing material, which play a functional role in protecting the building and optimizing its thermal performance. In WPCKraft solutions, ventilated facades are constructed using WPC profiles mounted on the structure, ensuring stable performance and a consistent architectural appearance over time.

This type of system is used in both residential projects and commercial or institutional buildings, where the facade must meet both technical and aesthetic requirements.

What Is a Ventilated Facade?

A ventilated facade is a structural assembly consisting of:

  • the building's foundation wall

  • a layer of insulation (where applicable)

  • a support structure

  • exterior cladding material

A gap is created between the wall and the siding ventilation space which allows air to circulate. This principle helps reduce condensation, protect the structure, and stabilize the temperature at the building envelope.

Why Choose a Ventilated Facade with WPC?

The WPC profiles used in WPCKraft ventilated facades are selected for their predictable behavior in public, where fluctuations in temperature, humidity, and UV radiation directly affect the durability of materials.

The main advantages of a ventilated WPC facade:

  • dimensional stability over time

  • resistance to humidity and climatic variations

  • low maintenance

  • uniform, controlled appearance

These features make WPC ventilated facades an effective solution for long-term projects.

Energy Efficiency and Protection

By creating an air gap between the wall and the cladding, the ventilated facade helps to:

  • reducing heat loss during the cold season

  • preventing the walls from overheating during the hot season

  • protecting the building's insulation and structure

Natural ventilation of the facade helps remove moisture and maintain a more stable microclimate within the exterior envelope.

Aesthetics and Architectural Integration

Ventilated facades made with WPC profiles allow for a a high degree of architectural freedom of expression. The lines, textures, and color palette can be adapted to the project's style, whether it is a building with a contemporary design or a complex with a more subdued aesthetic.

The final appearance is cohesive and uniform, without any uncontrolled variations, which is essential in projects where the facade defines the building's visual identity.

Structure and Assembly

Installing a ventilated facade involves creating a support structure that provides the necessary ventilation space between the wall and the cladding material. WPC profiles are mounted on this structure using hidden fasteners, so that the finished surface remains clean, with no visible fasteners.

This installation method contributes both to the system's proper long-term performance and to achieving a premium architectural finish.

Available Solutions for Facades

Terafest Ventilated Facade

A continuous cladding system for ventilated facades, designed for stability, durability, and predictable performance over time.

Twix Ventilated Facade

A ventilated facade solution that combines the system's functionality with a striking architectural expression, achieved through rhythm and volume.

Stilo Facade Sunshade

A sunshade element mounted on a structure, serving both as a solar control device and an aesthetic accent. The Stilo system is designed to provide shade and create visual rhythm on the facade; it does not constitute a continuous ventilated facade.

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