The effect of water on the facades manifested mainly through stains and run-off, but the degradation of the housing interior is the major consequence.

In addition to the natural wear of the materials, the anomalies that arise on the walls should be generally the following factors:

• Movements of the structure;

• Lack of maintenance;

• Deficiencies of construction;

• Characteristics of the existing coating;

Painting facades

The facade of a house should always be in good condition so that it could protect the house effectively.

A damaged coating fails to perform the barrier function to environmental agents, can compromise the quality of the interior of the housing.

Hints and Tips

• It is very important that the facades of a dwelling remain in good condition.

• The facades are to be rehabilitated when they begin to present some kind of degradation.

• A faster or slower degradation depends on various factors such as the area where the house and materials that were used.

• Very rough zone causes a much more rapid deterioration of the materials. It is very important that the materials are of high quality.

• The quality of the applied paint has a direct relation to the time it takes surfaces to reach the state of degradation.

• Painting of a facade must be performed in good weather, if there is rain prospects not initiate the work. We advise so that this work is only carried out, depending on some of the country’s area (south / north), in general between the months of May and September.

• It is not recommended to apply the paint on very hot supports for sun exposure, since due to the paint to dry too quickly runs the risk of forming cracks.

• Also not recommended to apply the paint when the ambient temperature is below 5 ° C, and when the relative humidity exceeds 80%.

• Always use high-quality paint, especially outdoors. This is a golden rule.

• Cheap paint, exposed to outdoor conditions, sun, rain, etc., will spoil very quickly and put the walls of unprotected housing.

Before making a paint job, should carry out an assessment (more) the most correct possible problems that may exist on the walls of the room. Only in possession of a well done diagnosis it is that you can decide the best paint scheme using.

When the problem is cracking, which manifest themselves in the coating but usually come from the plaster based on the need to remove the existing coating must be evaluated, treating the problem at the origin and coated again.

Whatever the situation it is advisable always an integral approach, evaluating the facade as a whole.

HOW TO RECOVER A FACADE

1. Remove all the troublesome objects that may exist on the walls, such as posters, nails, screws, etc;

2. Wash the entire surface with high pressure machine (40 bars), and let it dry;

3. Carry out all necessary repairs, replace the deteriorated concrete, seal the cracks and cover the holes;

4. Apply an anti-fungal solution, if necessary;

5. Apply a primer coat, fixer, sealant or other depending on the situation, suitable for exterior walls;

6. Finally proceed to paint using the paint as the most appropriate state of the wall. This ink should always be of great quality, and should follow the instructions given by the manufacturer, such as; dilution, drying time, etc.

RECOVER FACADE COATED MATERIAL CERAMIC

Facades coated with ceramic material with cracks and damaged joints originate water leaks and moisture, therefore it is necessary to deal with this problem as quickly as possible. Let’s see how to do;

1. Remove all awkward adhesions that may exist on the walls, such as posters, nails, screws, etc;

2. Wash the entire surface with a pressure washer (water jet) with dilute hydrochloric acid in water;

3. Carry out all repairs of cracks and joints with a mass of repairs to exterior mixed with 10% cement;

4. Sand all areas repaired to regularize the surface;

5. Apply a coat of aqueous primer, insulating from various spots and outdoor for adhesion promoter (type Stop stains);

6. Finally proceed to painting, using a flexible membrane acrylic photo-cross linking for façade protection. This ink should be of great quality and always follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer.

Article originally published at Source by Michael Curnow