Facade Engineering
Facade engineering is the field concerned with the construction, maintenance, and innovation of building facade systems. This includes the design, material selection, insulation, waterproofing, and aesthetics of exterior wall structures. Rubber, cellular rubber, and foam also play an important role in this industry.
Facades are more than just aesthetic elements; they play a crucial role in the energy efficiency of a building and in protection against environmental factors such as wind, rain, sunlight, and temperature. Rubber, cellular rubber, and foam are used for sealing and insulation due to their unique properties such as flexibility, durability, and resistance to weather influences.
Total Suppliers for Facades
otal suppliers within facade engineering are companies that provide a complete package of services and products for facade construction. Facade builders such as Blitta and Scheldebouw are one-stop shops offering solutions for all phases of the facade design and construction process. Their services typically extend from the initial design through engineering, production, supply, and installation of facade systems. They are often part of a larger construction project, focusing on the complete facade structure.
EPDM foam rubber materials are used to protect timber framing against moisture or, for example, as sealing and shock absorption in aluminum curtain wall constructions.
Suppliers of Roof and Wall Cladding
Suppliers of roof and facade works are small to medium-sized companies specialized in supplying and installing roof and wall cladding for applications such as industrial halls, barns, warehouses, or stables.
We supply this customer group with large volumes of foam for foam profiles, which are used at the ridge or underside of roof sheets. These foam profiles are used for corrugated sheets, trapezoidal wall panels, and roof tile sheets. In addition, compression tape is a widely used product in this industry. EKI supports this important customer segment by supplying specialized foam and cellular rubber materials that are crucial for both insulation and sealing of roof and facade structures.
Applications in Facade Engineering
Ventilated facade systems are an innovative technique that protects buildings while simultaneously promoting natural ventilation. It can be compared to the functioning of a rain jacket. The cavity in the ventilated facade, which enables natural air circulation, is a critical component that requires high-quality materials.
Sealing Ventilated Facade Structures
Cellular rubber joint tapes are capable of creating water-resistant seals thanks to their closed-cell structure. This material is used to seal the vertical joints between facade panels by applying cellular rubber to the vertical support framework in the construction. This protects wooden battens against the elements and ensures a durable construction. EPDM cellular rubber is highly resistant to various weather influences, including UV radiation and ozone, making it highly suitable for use in facade structures.
We can supply the desired variants of cellular rubber tape and various shapes, either non-adhesive, single-sided adhesive, or double-sided adhesive. The self-adhesive variant is easier and faster to install.
Facade Insulation
Applying insulation material underneath facade cladding is a crucial step in optimizing the thermal performance of a building and reducing energy consumption. Thermal insulation plays a key role in limiting heat transfer in construction. EKI’s EPDM membrane 274 is an essential product in facade engineering for the effective sealing of facade elements such as window frames and cavity wall constructions. It also functions as a reliable moisture barrier to protect facades against dampness and leakage.
Sealing Masonry and Joints
For the finishing and maintenance of masonry, especially around window frames, rebates, and expansion joints, EKI offers innovative solutions. Our range of compression tapes is used to effectively fill existing joints, even those with highly varying widths. These tapes adapt to the available space and provide durable sealing. EPDM cellular rubber and PE foam are also ideal as draught excluder tapes, which not only block draughts but also contribute to improved sealing. For sealing expansion joints, reducing joint depth, and sealing seams and gaps, our PU and PE backing rods are highly suitable.
