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Possible to save up to 30% of energy TINO, the Spanish firm specializing in natural stone, launches its TINO FV system of ventilated faƧades. This gives buildings a 20-30% energy savings and is also a very cutting-edge construction system from an architectural point of view. With the aim of spreading the word about the many advantages of using ventilated faƧades, the company is engaged in various activities involving its different audiences ā construction companies, architects and decorators, natural stone installers, architecture students, etc. ā to promote the use of architectural solutions which include a ventilated faƧade system in their design. As part of this training policy for ventilated faƧades, for some months, TINO has been presenting training workshops in major Spanish cities. The sessions on ventilated faƧades ā those which include a chamber which allows air to flow between the outer visible stone and the thermal insulation which covers the structure ā have been presented since late 2006, with the participation of prestigious architects as speakers. They have offered an in-depth explanation of the many advantages of using ventilated faƧades on all types of buildings. Ventilated faƧades provide up to 30% energy savings A ventilated faƧade makes it possible to obtain energy savings of 20-30% in comparison with other conventional solutions. Looking at the FV TINO system, this offers a comprehensive answer to all the technical and aesthetic requirements of a faƧade, and represents a significant energy savings for homes. The stone cladding creates an intermediate air chamber between the outside atmosphere and the skin of the building. In combination with thermal/acoustic insulation, it helps eliminate the thermal bridge, maximizing energy savings and improving the buildingās liveability. The system also improves sound insulation In addition, this system optimizes the requirements which must be met by a building faƧade: it ensures the durability and stability of the stone panels, keeping the exterior stone panels level and guaranteeing that the building is waterproof though the combination of the ventilated air chamber and the sprayed polyurethane insulation on the inner skin. In addition, it provides energy savings of 20-30% by means of the āchimney effectā produced in the air chamber in combination with the thermal/acoustic insulation. This helps improve the buildingās liveability and acoustics by 15-20% in comparison with other conventional solutions. Chimney effect: the sun strikes the stone cladding rather than the building. It heats the air in the chamber, which generates a rising air current as it decreases in density, with cool air taking its place. This phenomenon prevents heat from accumulating on the faƧade and makes the system more thermally stable with the help of thermal insulation. How a ventilated faƧade is assembled TINO offers a comprehensive ventilated faƧade service which includes everything from preliminary study of the project to execution. These are the steps for assembling and completing this type of faƧade: Image 1 FaƧade plans received and the most suitable solution proposed (type of stone, modulation, openings, etc.). Theoretical plan for executing the faƧade made. On-site measurements and re-working. Real measurements of the final plan for each faƧade are established. Image 2 Installation of aluminium uprights. These make up the load-bearing structure to which the stone panels are fixed. This structure transfers the gravitational load to the buildingās concrete framework and is fixed to the brick support only to absorb the thrust and wind suction loads. Image 3 Sprayed polyurethane insulation is applied. This insulates the support, making it waterproof and providing thermal/acoustic insulation. |
