UHPC Facade Cladding
The subject of UHPC exterior cladding elements is gaining importance day by day. Material selection, connection types allow us to look at facades from different angles. So much so that today the total cost is evaluated and its contribution to energy saving is investigated. UHPC Facade Cladding is preferred in terms of both material properties and variety of fasteners.
Why UHPC Facade Cladding
In the past, the unit price of the product was the most influential factor in the selection of facade materials. Today, in addition to the unit price of the material, important issues such as economic life and maintenance costs are also taken into consideration. When examined from this aspect, UHPC facade cladding material is preferred due to its low maintenance costs due to 1 mm surface loss in 60 years.
The Importance of Facade Cladding Today
With the increase in energy costs and the formation of environmental awareness, efforts to reduce heating and cooling costs have gained importance. So much so that only the insulation boards are not enough, the insulation values of the exterior cladding materials are also examined. UHPC materials have less voids than other materials. Therefore, the water absorption values are low. This resistance insulation against thermal stresses provides a big plus.
Colored Production
UHPC, which is produced in the self-compacting concrete class, is therefore produced as a flat panel. However, texture or color can be applied on its surface. You can click on the link of the company Reckli to get an idea about the variety of textures. It can also be colored from the paste or applied to the surface afterwards. At this point, it is worth mentioning that the standard color of UHPC products is light gray. This color is due to the chemicals in the material and cannot be off-white as in GFRC products.
Additional chemicals are applied to increase surface protection. These chemicals are applied to the panels in the factory at the last maintenance stage after production. Chemicals that prevent oil, water accumulation or adhesion on the surface increase the life of the facade.
Facade Cladding Fasteners
Most of the façade cladding elements allow the application of post-production assembly elements. The most well-known are the systems with sockets, hooks, hangers and channels. Fasteners are applied on the back or side surfaces of the panel from the additional spaces to be opened after production.
Additional Information
You can click on the link to read our other article on facade cladding. You can click on the link to view our other products.
You can click on the link for the GRCA information regarding self-compacting concrete.
