VHF – Curtain-type, rear-ventilated facade with ceramic covering on support panels
System: design and function
Thanks to the air layer that lies between the outer facade cladding (ceramic), which protects against snow and rain, and the insulation (usually mineral wool, VHF systems improve sound insulation and the indoor climate, save heating costs, and conserve natural resources. The processing of this system must be carried out in accordance with the applicable proof of usability (e.g. general building authority approval).
- Foundation wall
- Insulation
- Substructure
- Support panel
- Fabric / Rubber layer
- Thin-bed adhesive
- Ceramic covering material
- Rear ventilation > 2 cm
- Ceramic covering material
Aesthetics, feasibility and sustainability: the continued success of curtain-type, rear-ventilated facades (VHF) made of ceramic is based on a combination of these three factors. Decisive for the technical superiority of VHF systems is the constructive separation of the functions of thermal insulation and weather protection.
