Key Aspects of Façade Material Selection
Building facade is the skin of a building that not only ensures aesthetic but functional purposes of a building. And that is why it is gaining popularity in recent times. Previously it was all about concrete cover of facade material on the structure. But now architects have started to think about this aspect of the building and focus on sustainable material procurement.
The architect/designers divide the face of the building structure into two areas. First, is the vision area which is directly exposed to the sunlight, and hence the materials used here permits sunlight transmittance to the interiors. In short, it acts as a weather barrier against air and water infiltration and should transmit light to the interiors. The other part/ area is called the Spandrel area where horizontal and vertical beams appear. Here, the materials that are opaque in nature are mostly used.
Façade materials should be chosen on the basis of many factors like the product’s value, lifespan, performance in different climatic conditions, availability, price, and health and safety measures. Rather than the price, the most important factor to be considered is the material’s durability and its contribution to the building’s performance. While trying to reduce costs, procurement specialists should not opt for cheap materials that will only increase the cost of building over time.
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