Facade Installation – Projects and Qualified Teams

Facade installation covers the cladding of exterior walls with non-load-bearing systems: rear-ventilated facades (RVF) of aluminium composite panels, HPL boards, fibre cement, timber slats, natural stone, or metal panels, plus facade systems with integrated insulation. The trade covers mounting the substructure (wall brackets, aluminium or timber carrier profiles), insulation, facade membrane, and visible cladding, plus all junctions to windows, doors, plinth, parapet, and penetrations. Structurally sized anchorage in load-bearing elements, correct ventilation cavity (min. 20 mm), and thermal separation of brackets are essential. Example Germany: technical rules are set out in DIN 18516 (rear-ventilated exterior cladding) and the guidelines of FVHF (industry association for rear-ventilated facades).

FAQ

How much does facade installation cost per m² as subcontracted work?

Which material for which application?

Which ventilation cavity requirements apply?

Which insulation goes behind the facade?

How long does a facade on a single-family house take?

Which fire classes apply?

How much does facade installation cost per m² as subcontracted work?: Example Germany: rear-ventilated facade with fibre cement 80–140 €/m² incl. substructure and insulation, aluminium composite 100–180 €/m², HPL 90–150 €/m², timber slats 70–130 €/m², natural stone 200–400 €/m². In Poland typically 30–40 % below German rates.
Which material for which application?: Fibre cement: economical, durable, low-maintenance – residential standard. Aluminium composite: premium, weatherproof, often commercial. HPL: decorative, varied appearance, medium maintenance. Timber slats: natural look, regular care required. Natural stone: highest grade, highest cost and structural load.
Which ventilation cavity requirements apply?: Example Germany: minimum air gap 20 mm, ideally 40 mm. Ventilation openings at plinth and below parapet with at least 50 cm² per metre of facade length. Insect mesh against nesting. Without proper ventilation: moisture damage to insulation and load-bearing wall.
Which insulation goes behind the facade?: Mineral wool (rock wool) is standard for fire class A1. Thicknesses 14–24 cm depending on GEG requirement. New low-energy builds can go to 30 cm. Disc anchor fixings before the facade membrane.
How long does a facade on a single-family house take?: Complete RVF of about 200 m² incl. substructure, insulation, and cladding: 12–20 working days for a three-person team. With complex jointing or natural stone: 20–30 days. Weather-dependent (no membrane work in rain or wind above 6 Bft).
Which fire classes apply?: Example Germany: building class 4 and 5 (multi-storey): non-combustible cladding A2 or A1 required, insulation A1. Class 1–3: hard-to-ignite B1 sufficient. Mineral-wool fire barriers at vertical intervals mandatory. State (LBO) and model (MBO) building codes apply.

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