THE CHIMNEY EFFECT ON VENTILATED FACADES

6-08-2019

 ventilated facades They are considered the best construction element to solve the problems of bad temperatures. They can keep rooms warm in winter and cool homes in summer. It is what is called chimney effect.

the chimney effect

It is an innovation that fulfills functionality in both the summer and winter seasons. It is the response to the heating of the outer layer, the density of the air changes with respect to that of the outside. An upward movement occurs by natural convection, thanks to temperature differences.

Especially in summer, it offers many advantages, as it allows air to circulate between the two layers and expels the warm air to the outside. Furthermore, improving insulation and the effect of ventilated facades eliminates other problems such as dampness. Thus, we see that ventilated facades are one of the best solutions for combating temperature fluctuations.

Energy saving

A building built with this facade system reduces electricity costs, since a cool space requires less time to air condition and requires less effort to cool, making it more energy efficient.

At the same time, maintenance of the ventilated façade is simple. It even cleans itself in the rain and can be used for a very long time. All these benefits have made ventilated facades the ideal solution for those who want to renovate a building.

Why choose this system?

There are multiple reasons to choose this system, among them the following stand out: quick installation, resistance and durability, lightness, tile situation, elimination due to condensation, easy maintenance and aesthetics.

If you are interested in knowing more about ventilated facades, in Sistema Masa We have developed many projects. Take a look at them on our website.

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