The carefully made facade is a showcase of every building – residential, office, intended for warehouses or for rent. Regardless of the type of property, it is worth investing in an elegant and solid wall finish with the highest quality materials that will not only guarantee a great look of the entire facade but also protect the building from the harmful effects of weather conditions and moisture absorption. High-performance render, used in the construction industry, are an ideal way for a long-lasting, functional and resistant facade finish, while properly matched and installed insulation will make the building maintain optimal temperature inside much longer, and prevent the formation of mold and fungus on the walls of the building. Despite the use of high-quality materials during the installation of external wall insulation, after a while you should opt for a delicate renovation to minimize the risk of defects and damage. So when should you decide to repair your insulation system?
Table of Contents
When do damage and defects occur in the insulation of external walls?
Insulation of external walls allows not only to absorb the heat obtained inside the building, but also prevents the absorption of moisture, and thus – the formation of mold on the walls. Despite the use of high-quality materials that are characterized by durability, flexibility and resistance to damage, over time our insulation of external walls is exposed to cavities. So it is worth regularly checking the condition of our facade from time to time, observing any scratches or indentations that arise, e.g. during careless transport of furniture or cleaning the garden – strong impacts with tools or heavy objects result in the appearance of indentations and cracks not only of the facade, but also of foamed polystyrene , which is part of the insulation system. If we notice larger defects in plaster, protruding polystyrene or a protective mesh, or notice deep cracks or abrasions, then it is worth making a decision to renovate and repair the system insulation for external walls.
Long-term effects of harmful atmospheric factors on the insulation of external walls
Even if we try to take care of the external walls of our property on a daily basis and avoid situations that could promote damage or cracks, over the years, the condition of the facade may unfortunately deteriorate slightly. Negative effects of sudden rainfall and snowfall, humidity, high temperatures and UV radiation – all these factors have a detrimental effect on the condition of the facade. Numerous cracks, scratches, which over time cause water to penetrate inside the walls, up to the insulation, are the first signal to decide on the renovation or repair of the building’s insulation system. Of course, such situations occur when the insulation of external walls serves us for a very long time and over time ceases to protect the property against the harmful effects of weather conditions. It is worth reacting as soon as possible in order to minimize the risk of deepening cavities and new ones.
How to prevent deepening of defects and damages of insulation of external walls?
The easiest way to extend the period of functionality of the insulation of external walls is to avoid situations that generate the risk of damage, e.g. careless use of heavy tools or machinery near the building, leaning bulky objects on the walls or careless moving of furniture, hitting the facade. When it comes to the effects of ultraviolet radiation or heavy rainfall, we are not able to inhibit their operation, but it is worth regularly monitoring the condition of our building from the outside and in the event of any damage or cracks, react immediately to minimize the risk of deepening cavities.