The best covering for external facades? Without doubt, porcelain stoneware!

Design and practicality with the COEM collections

As we have already said on a number of occasions, an external insulation system has a big impact on living comfort and internal spaces as well as the energy efficiency of the building. If you are undecided whether to choose external thermal cladding or a ventilated facade, here are the main characteristics of these two solutions and a number of suggestions for perfect finishings for these projects.

Let’s talk about external thermal cladding

External thermal cladding consists of the application of insulating panels on the perimeter wall of the building. External thermal cladding brings many benefits. Its application makes it possible, in fact, to create a uniform facade, to control thermal bridges (and even to completely eliminate them), to reduce thermal dispersion and the formation of mould and condensation and rising damp. Many finishings are available in porcelain stoneware to make these projects, so useful for improving our wellbeing in our houses with a view to sustainability, really attractive.

Insulation with ventilated facades? Possible and beautiful!

Ventilated facades are a particular type of external covering that involves the application of insulating panels detached from the supporting structure and supported by a metal substructure. This system makes it possible to create a cavity that permits the natural circulation of air thanks to the positioning of openings arranged at the base and at the top of the façade. With regards to the advantages, the main one is the possibility of combining practicality with aesthetics. The panels, in fact, can be chosen on the basis of the desired aesthetic result, selecting the form, colour and finishing of the covering. In addition, ventilated facades make it possible to protect the supporting structure from atmospheric agents as well as from solar radiation.

External thermal cladding and ventilated facades: perfect thanks to porcelain stoneware!

Porcelain stoneware is a ceramic product which, thanks to its technical and aesthetic characteristics, is often used as a covering material for these innovative building systems. Porcelain stoneware, in fact, makes it possible to protect the building while enhancing the architectural project, combining aesthetics, functionality and easy maintenance in a single solution.

Natural inspiration for our new outdoors

The Coem collections draw their strength and beauty precisely from nature; they are therefore absolutely perfect for creating a dialogue with the outdoors: splendid surfaces suitable for insulating that enhance the exteriors of our dwellings. Numerous different and versatile collections allow for a wide range of design possibilities able to satisfy demanding aesthetic requirements without renouncing on safety and, most of all, able to surprise in ever new forms and designs. In addition, it should be remembered that the ceramic material is the best solution for guaranteeing your habitat safe, long-lasting ad hypoallergenic hygiene; it does not release harmful substances and is highly resistant, fireproof and non-deformable.

Numerous projects, allowing you to find your perfect solution

There are many Coem collections from which to draw inspiration in order to understand how to best enhance the external facades of our buildings. Porfirica Grey in the 74×149.7cm format, for example, has been used to make a ventilated facade; this collection, in particular, thanks to its special stone effect, is available for exteriors in as many as 5 intense colourings and a dual texture and makes it possible to give free reign to creativity. Tiles with medium-light shades are to be preferred, however, for facade coverings, that is, with a reflection index greater than 20%; the largest format that can be used is 60×60 cm for materials with a thickness of 1 cm, or 120×120 cm for materials with a thickness of 6 mm.
The Reverso2 Wide Gres White 120x120cm collection has, instead, been used for a very elegant thermal cladding; it’s very striking, thanks to the effect that reinterprets the retro look of partially imperfect travertine slabs, with surface patterns which are less evident and almost faded. There are many other designs available on the https://www.coem.it/en/projects/ website, such as the splendid ventilated facade designed by the architect Ewald Wellig for the Jungfrau Center complex, which features the Cardoso collection, or the wonderful Villa in the Netherlands designed by the Hofman architectural studio, which used the Pietra Valmalenco collection in the Anthracite colour variant for the thermal cladding, lending the building character and personality. Let’s not waste any more time; spring is around the corner!