How to repair a facade yourself

The facade is the part of the house that is constantly exposed to winds, ultraviolet radiation, frost, precipitation. That is why it requires periodic maintenance, which involves both cosmetic and major repairs. If you have certain skills, it is quite possible to cope with this process yourself.

What does cosmetic repair of the facade consist of?

This type of work involves restoring the decorative appeal of the wall covering. If there is concrete cladding, the work process includes the following stages:

• inspection to determine the condition of the facade and plan the scope of work;
• surface preparation – the walls are thoroughly cleaned of the old coating, completely removing all damaged layers;
• wall alignment – ​​cracks and dents are repaired, then puttying, grinding and priming are carried out;
• finishing – it is carried out in accordance with the type of the selected material, during which plaster, primer and paint are applied, or tiles are laid or panels are installed.

Decorative plaster has recently been considered an economical and original format for finishing the facade. It perfectly combines strength, reliable protection from moisture and aesthetic appeal.

What is a major facade overhaul?

In essence, this process involves the same stages as cosmetic repairs. But it is often supplemented by other activities aimed at replacing insulation, processing seams, installing a water drainage system, and restoring individual segments of the coating. The following factors indicate that you are about to do a major overhaul:

• if changes are required to the building layout;
• if it is necessary to carry out restoration in large volumes;
• if there is damage within more than 30%;
• when it is necessary to re-profile the premises;
• when installing a ventilated facade.

A major overhaul requires the use of only high-quality materials and specialized equipment. Most often, experienced builders should be involved in the work, who have everything necessary to ensure all processes in the right sequence.

What should be taken into account before starting facade repairs?

Thorough cleaning of the surface of external walls is the main point that cannot be ignored. Quite often, it is necessary to remove old layers completely, since the remains of the old finish interfere with good adhesion. The surface is cleaned either manually using a spatula or using a sandblasting machine. Of the materials, the most popular is plaster, mentioned earlier - it can already be considered a classic cladding. In addition to it, modern manufacturers offer other options for facade materials:

• siding;
• tile;
• brick;
• porcelain stoneware;
• stone;
• ventilated panels.

When planning a renovation, you must immediately decide on its format - cosmetic or capital. In the first case, it is characterized by relatively small capital investments, in the second - it provides an effective result that will last for a long period of time.

In addition to the choice of material, much attention is paid to the correct calculation of its quantity. To do this, you should designate the overall dimensions of the part of the facade to be processed or the damaged segment that needs to be repaired. Next, the amount of material is calculated taking into account its consumption per square meter. In this case, it is necessary to take into account not only the main facing material, but also the accompanying ones - putty mixtures, primers, paint and various auxiliary tools.

All calculations and repair work on the facade can be done by specialists of the construction company "RСС ALBA", providing services of this kind. Therefore, if necessary, you can only contact the company, which will become a guarantor of the quality of its work.