{"id":13835,"date":"2023-08-17T12:41:09","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T10:41:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faveker.com\/fijaciones-para-fachadas\/"},"modified":"2024-11-23T15:42:36","modified_gmt":"2024-11-23T14:42:36","slug":"fixing-systems-for-facades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/blog\/fixing-systems-for-facades\/","title":{"rendered":"Ventilated facade anchors and fastenings: the invisible parts of assembly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When you look at a <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/ventilated-facade\/\">ventilated facade on a building<\/a>, many parts are invisible to the eyes. Each one of them is essential yet some remain hidden after assembling the envelope. Find out about all the parts of a<strong> ventilated facade <\/strong>and <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/products\/fixing-systems\/\"><strong>what types of anchors there are to install and secure one<\/strong><\/a>.[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69e526f023cf0{height:22px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e526f023cf0\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\">What are the parts of a ventilated facade?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69e526f023dea{height:22px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e526f023dea\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]A ventilated facade is comprised of <strong>mainly four parts <\/strong>which, from the outside in would be: the outer leaf, the fixing system, the air chamber and the thermal insulation on the outside of the building wall.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 21px;\">1. The visible building envelope<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]FAVEKER\u00ae supplies highly resistant <strong>alveolar extruded porcelain ceramic<\/strong> for the outer leaf, or the visible building envelope, for extra <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/sostenibilidad\/\">sustainability<\/a> as it\u2019s 100% recyclable with a composition of more than 52% recycled materials. The esthetic possibilities are endless thanks to digital printing technology, which makes it possible to reproduce any design on ceramic.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 21px;\">2. The fixing system on a ventilated facade<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The next part is the fixing system. It\u2019s comprised of <strong>brackets<\/strong> that support and secure the <strong>profiles<\/strong> where the <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/productos\/ceramica\/\">ceramic panels<\/a> are positioned. These systems can be combined with different types of materials. In our case, the brackets and profiles are made of aluminum alloy, stainless steel clips, nuts and bolts, EPDM or ethylene propylene diene seals and polypropylene Thermostop insulation.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 21px;\">3. The air chamber<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The ventilated facade system leaves a space between the insulating layer and the cladding. This chamber allows <strong>air circulation<\/strong> through a convection effect to achieve sustainable, efficient and comfortable buildings with the <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/blog\/thermal-inertia-energy-savings-buildings\/\">thermal inertia<\/a> from the ceramic ventilated facade system.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 21px;\">4. The outer facade insulation<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The fourth part of any ventilated facade is the <strong>outer insulation<\/strong>, which is usually made of <strong>rockwool or fiberglass<\/strong>. The biggest advantage of <strong>insulating the facade from the outside of the wall<\/strong> is that it helps eliminate thermal bridges and, therefore, increases the <strong>energy savings in the building<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<style>.ld_spacer_69e526f023e7e{height:22px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e526f023e7e\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\">Is there a single fixing system for all ventilated facades?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69e526f023f05{height:22px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e526f023f05\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<strong>There is no single system for fixing all ventilated facades<\/strong>, as each project has its own unique characteristics. Aspects like requiring a certain <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/blog\/fire-prevention-in-building-design\/\">fire resistance<\/a> or wind resistance, the conditions of the support surface, the location, the orientation of the panels, the heights between the forged steel, the alignment of the joints or the format mean there is an ideal fixing system for each solution so that each ventilated facade is successfully installed with guaranteed durability. Irrespective of the system, there is one essential factor: <strong>the solution chosen must be officially approved.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69e526f023f8e{height:12px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e526f023f8e\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 21px;\">Why must the fixing systems on facades be officially approved?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69e526f02400c{height:12px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e526f02400c\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Fixing systems must be tested along with the cladding by an <strong>external laboratory<\/strong> and must meet a <strong>series of conditions <\/strong>the future ventilated facade will be subjected to, such as resistance to wind, fire, impacts and frost-defrosting in addition to extreme temperatures, not to mention protection from rain and drainage capacity.<\/p>\n<p>The results are detailed in a document known as the <strong>European Technical Assessment (ETA)<\/strong> which is available to the public for anyone who wishes to view it and is going to use the ventilated facade for their project.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itec.es\/certificacion\/files\/eta_16_0645_06.09.2022_es.pdf\">FAVEKER\u00ae recently updated its ETA <\/a>through the <a href=\"https:\/\/itec.es\/\">Catalonia Institute of Construction Technology<\/a> (ITeC), including new systems and XXL formats (up to 1.8 meters long). This assessment refers to the FAVEKER\u00ae kit for external cladding on ventilated facades.[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69e526f02407e{height:12px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e526f02407e\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 21px;\">Which systems for ventilated facades are used by FAVEKER\u00ae?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69e526f0240ee{height:12px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e526f0240ee\"><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;fs-16&#8243;]The systems officially approved to secure ventilated facades can be divided into two groups:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Those that secure panels using<strong> clips or iron<\/strong> <strong>cramps<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Those that hold the ceramic panels in place with <strong>horizontal profiles<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Both are <strong>hidden anchoring systems<\/strong>; in other words, they\u2019re not visible once the ventilated facade is installed which makes for a nicer <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/home\/faveker-architect\/\">look and overall final building design<\/a>. One of the main advantages of all FAVEKER\u00ae fixing systems for ventilated facades is that <strong>ceramic panels up to 1500 mm long can be positioned<\/strong> without needing to use intermediate support profiles, which saves material and the time it takes for installation. Plus, <strong>extrusion manufacturing <\/strong>prevents having to apply any type of machining to the ceramic panels after firing, which would otherwise significantly weaken the panels.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<style>.ld_spacer_69e526f02415b{height:22px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e526f02415b\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\">Hidden anchoring systems for facades using clips or iron cramps<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69e526f0241ca{height:22px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e526f0241ca\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]The group of hidden anchoring systems using clips or iron cramps includes the <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/productos\/sistemas_de_fijacion\/fts-502-b\/\"><strong>FTS 502B<\/strong><\/a>, with all of its variants based on the ceramic panel being used: <strong>GA16, GA20 or GA30<\/strong>. In all cases, the system is identical as far as its composition: brackets and grooved profiles joined together with nuts and bolts, an EPDM seal and Thermostop insulation. The <strong>grooves on the profiles<\/strong> facilitate installation and alignment of the clips. The only thing that differs between the variants of the FTS 502B system is the<strong> type of clip <\/strong>used for each ceramic panel model. The fire reaction of all of them is Class B-s1, d0.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;25656&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;25654&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;25652&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<style>.ld_spacer_69e526f024245{height:12px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e526f024245\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 21px;\">A raised access system with FTS 502B anchors for GA16 ceramic panels<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69e526f0242b4{height:12px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e526f0242b4\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]The <strong>FTS 502B <\/strong>for <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/productos\/ceramica\/ga16\/\"><strong>GA16<\/strong><\/a> is used with a double clip that secures each panel and the upper layer, which provides additional fastening in the event of breakage. Plus, this clip is unique in that it makes for a <strong>raised access system<\/strong>. In other words, once the facade is installed, any of the ceramic panels can be removed and replaced without needing to dismantle any other installed part. This is quite useful when any damaged parts need to be replaced or work needs to be done on the ventilated chamber after installation.[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69e526f02432e{height:12px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e526f02432e\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 21px;\">Clip anchoring for GA20 ceramic panels: simple installation<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69e526f02439d{height:12px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e526f02439d\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]The <strong>FTS 502B for GA20 <\/strong>uses a simple type of clip that can support the weight of the ceramic panel when placed on the bottom layer, and secure it from movement when placed on the upper layer. This system is particularly <strong>easy to install<\/strong> as the clip simply needs to be screwed in, and it\u2019s a system that allows a ceramic panel position with a vertical orientation to take advantage of the alveolar structure of the GA20 extruded ceramic panel by FAVEKER\u00ae. There is also a variation, the 502B+, which uses a clip that\u2019s 1 mm thicker to be able to increase the bearing resistance when using large-format panels and when required by the project conditions. A <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/products\/fixing-systems\/fts-502-b-vertical\/\">vertical fixing system<\/a> can also be used.[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69e526f024409{height:12px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e526f024409\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 21px;\">The clip fixing system for thicker panels<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69e526f024475{height:12px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e526f024475\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]The <strong>FTS 502B system <\/strong>for <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/products\/ceramic\/ga30\/\"><strong>GA30<\/strong><\/a> is quite similar to the one used with GA20, but it uses a 19 mm clip to better support panels that are heavier due to the considerable thickness at 30 mm.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<style>.ld_spacer_69e526f024501{height:22px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e526f024501\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\">Hidden anchoring systems for facades using profiles<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69e526f024570{height:22px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e526f024570\"><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;fs-16&#8243;]The second group of systems includes those fixed with <strong>continuous horizontal profiles and non-continuous profiles to secure the cladding<\/strong>:[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;fs-16&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FTS 502A<\/li>\n<li>FTS 506<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;fs-16&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FTS 506 GR<\/li>\n<li>FTS 505<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;fs-16&#8243;]These systems do not include EPDM seals and the fire reaction is Class A1. They are comprised of <strong>standard vertical profiles <\/strong>with other horizontal profiles positioned over them to make them continuous. The main advantage of this kind of systems is that they adapt quite well to facades designed with staggered joints, which allows for innovative facade esthetics in addition to considerably increasing the wind resistance.[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69e526f0245e7{height:12px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e526f0245e7\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 21px;\">Hidden anchoring with continuous horizontal profiles for ventilated facades<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69e526f024655{height:12px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e526f024655\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]The <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/products\/fixing-systems\/fts-502-a\/\"><strong>FTS 502A system<\/strong><\/a> is used for GA16 ceramic panels by FAVEKER\u00ae. This system is comprised of a C-shaped aluminum continuous horizontal profile that fits into the grooves on the back of the ceramic panels. It\u2019s a system that also offers raised access meaning panels can be easily removed and replaced.[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69e526f0246c0{height:12px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e526f0246c0\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 21px;\">Fixing systems with continuous horizontal profiles for GA20 panels<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69e526f024736{height:12px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e526f024736\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]The <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/products\/fixing-systems\/fts-506\/\">FTS 506 system<\/a> is the continuous horizontal profiling version for the <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/products\/ceramic\/ga20\/\">GA20<\/a> and there is also a variation, the <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/products\/fixing-systems\/fts-506-gr\/\">FTS 506 GR<\/a>, which uses non-continuous sections with 15 cm profiles to save material as well as the time it takes for installation in addition to increasing the wind load over the FTS 520 B system.[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69e526f0247a2{height:12px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e526f0247a2\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 21px;\">Vertical assembly with the FTS 505 system<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69e526f024826{height:12px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e526f024826\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/products\/fixing-systems\/fts-505\/\">FTS 505 is an advanced ventilated facade fixing system<\/a> that allows <strong>vertical assembly of GA16, GA20 and GA30 ceramic pieces<\/strong>. This type of anchoring with an EPDM profile provides protection against the entrance of water, is suitable for staggered joints and ideal for projects aiming for design verticality.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;25662&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;25660&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;25658&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<style>.ld_spacer_69e526f024892{height:22px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e526f024892\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 28px;\">Find all the fixing systems you need for ventilated facades at FAVEKER\u00ae<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69e526f024900{height:22px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69e526f024900\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]The range of fixing systems for FAVEKER\u00ae ventilated facades is quite large. The use of a system officially approved by an independent external authority is essential to achieving results that guarantee safety, durability and optimal performance. <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/downloads\/installation-guides\/\">Download our installation manuals<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/technical-office\/3d-viewer\/\">try out our new 3D viewer<\/a> to see the different <strong>fixing systems before and after<\/strong> installing a ventilated facade. <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/contact\/\">Contact our experts<\/a> for personalized advice on your <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/home\/faveker-installer\/\">ventilated facade installation<\/a> project.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ventilated facades combine design and functionality through invisible fastening systems that ensure their stability. These include anchors with clips or profiles, tailored to each project to guarantee durability, aesthetics, and energy efficiency. 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