Hello, we hope to solve the following issue with your help.
We have been puzzling for a long time over the design of the house facade. The original plan was a simple white plaster facade, and now the roof is in place and the windows are already ordered. However, plain plaster has become too boring for us, so we are now considering a mixed facade.
Since we didn’t initially plan for brickwork, this is now a problem. The bricks have no support or bearing surface.
We either add a support structure for the bricks afterwards or use brick slips (thin brick veneers) instead.
The mixed facade is intended to cover three corners and the entrance area. I have attached a similar example.
What would you do? Would you recommend brick slips, or would you go to the effort of creating a support for the brickwork?
How does the different wall structure with bricks affect the build? Should we expect a large offset, or how can this be resolved visually?
We have been puzzling for a long time over the design of the house facade. The original plan was a simple white plaster facade, and now the roof is in place and the windows are already ordered. However, plain plaster has become too boring for us, so we are now considering a mixed facade.
Since we didn’t initially plan for brickwork, this is now a problem. The bricks have no support or bearing surface.
We either add a support structure for the bricks afterwards or use brick slips (thin brick veneers) instead.
The mixed facade is intended to cover three corners and the entrance area. I have attached a similar example.
What would you do? Would you recommend brick slips, or would you go to the effort of creating a support for the brickwork?
How does the different wall structure with bricks affect the build? Should we expect a large offset, or how can this be resolved visually?
We also tend to prefer white. Unfortunately, we were only allowed to use red roof tiles, although we would have much preferred a black roof.
As you said, it’s a matter of personal taste. Personally, I don’t like fully brick-clad houses at all. On the other hand, we found a fully plastered house too plain. That’s why we have been trying to find a solution for quite some time.
As you said, it’s a matter of personal taste. Personally, I don’t like fully brick-clad houses at all. On the other hand, we found a fully plastered house too plain. That’s why we have been trying to find a solution for quite some time.
I am familiar with the issue with red bricks. However, as far as I know, there is a very, very dark red that almost looks black. I think that would look quite good. You would then have to use the brick in that black-red shade. I have seen that before.
When it comes to mixed facades, you need to pay close attention to the transitions, as far as I know. It can be difficult to properly insulate these areas without creating thermal bridges. But your builder will take care of that.
When it comes to mixed facades, you need to pay close attention to the transitions, as far as I know. It can be difficult to properly insulate these areas without creating thermal bridges. But your builder will take care of that.
To my knowledge, the thin brick slips are glued onto the external wall insulation system (EWIS), so I’m not worried about thermal bridging.
I’m more concerned that the brick slips might eventually fall off the wall.
Regarding the roof color, unfortunately, we didn’t have many options because all dark and glazed roof tiles were prohibited.
We decided on a wine red color (see image below).
I’m more concerned that the brick slips might eventually fall off the wall.
Regarding the roof color, unfortunately, we didn’t have many options because all dark and glazed roof tiles were prohibited.
We decided on a wine red color (see image below).