Tips to Recover Facades

The facade of a house generally has a wide variety of different

elements and materials; doors, windows, joints, different coatings,
etc.
Each of these materials has a different behavior in the presence
of water; some are permeable (absorb water), and other fully
waterproof others are only permeable to vapor but not water.
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 faade protection. This ink should be of
great quality and always follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer.
AUTHOR BIO
Michael Curnow is a professional Painter Bundaberg based in
Queensland engaged to offer high quality Painting and decorating
services includes new house painting, repainting and commercial
painting services for all clients residing in Bundaberg, Queensland
and surrounding areas.