Weather-Resistant Facades: Brick, Stone, and Render Compared

Choosing the right facade material is important for protecting your home from the weather. Let’s look at three popular options – brick, stone, and render – to help you decide what’s best for your home. Each material has good points and challenges, so picking the right one depends on things like your local weather, how much you want to spend, and what style you like.

Key Takeaways

• Brick facades are long-lasting and need little upkeep • Stone facades look natural and elegant and last a very long time • Rendered facades are flexible and cost-effective • All three options protect well against weather, but modern renders and stone often do best • You can make any facade more energy-efficient by adding insulation to the outside walls • How much care they need and how long they last varies a lot between materials • The best choice depends on your local weather, the style of your house, your budget, and what you like

Brick Facades: Long-Lasting and Tough

People have used brick for buildings for hundreds of years because it’s so good. Brick walls are very strong and can handle all kinds of weather, making them great for many different climates. Brick cladding systems give houses a classic look that never goes out of style. Bricks are tough, so they don’t get damaged easily by things hitting them, bad weather, or fire. This means they protect your home for a long time.

Good things about brick facades:

• Last a very long time (50-100 years or more)
• Very good at resisting fire
• Don’t need much looking after
• Help keep your house warm or cool
• Can handle really bad weather
• Come in lots of colors and textures
• Might make your house worth more money

But it’s important to know that brick walls can cost more to build at first than other options. A brick wall usually costs between £70-£120 for each square meter, depending on things like what kind of bricks you use and how thick the wall is. Also, it takes longer to build a brick wall, which might make your whole project take longer. Even though it costs more at the start, many people think brick walls are worth it because they last so long and always look good.

Stone Facades: Natural Beauty

Stone facades make houses look really nice and natural. At Namis Facades, we’re good at fixing and improving cladding, including working with different kinds of stone to make beautiful walls that can handle bad weather. Stone walls look fancy and can be made to fit many different styles of houses, from old-fashioned to very modern.

Good things about stone facades:

• Last a very, very long time
• Look unique and natural
• Help keep your house warm in winter and cool in summer
• Don’t need much looking after
• Handle bad weather and don’t wear away easily
• Can be made into special designs and patterns
• Make your house worth more and always look good

Stone walls can cost more than brick or render, usually between £25-£75 for each square foot, depending on what kind of stone you use. But because they last so long and always look good, many people think they’re worth the extra money. You need skilled workers to put stone walls up properly so they last a long time, which can make the whole project cost more and take longer. It’s also good to know that different kinds of stone can handle water differently and some are harder than others, which affects how they do in different weather and how much care they need over time.

Rendered Facades: Flexible Protection

Rendered facades give houses a smooth, modern look that can be changed to fit different styles. At Namis Facades, we’re experts in both silicone thin coat render and monocouche spray render systems. These new types of render are really good at keeping water out and can help make your house use less energy when you add insulation to the outside walls.

Good things about rendered facades:

• Don’t cost too much (£25-£60 for each square meter, depending on the type)
• Come in lots of colors and textures
• Very good at keeping bad weather out, especially newer types
• Can hide bumps or problems in the wall underneath
• Work well with extra insulation on the outside
• Quick to put on compared to brick or stone
• Easy to fix or change when needed

New types of render, like silicone renders, last longer and clean themselves, which is why more people are choosing them for walls that need to handle bad weather. These new renders don’t let algae grow easily, don’t need to be cleaned as often, and keep looking good for longer. Also, because rendered walls are flexible, you can easily change how your house looks without having to do big renovations. This means you can update your house’s outside look without spending too much money.

Comparing How Well They Handle Weather

When it comes to handling bad weather, each type of wall has its strong points:

While all three options are good at handling bad weather, new render systems and well-installed stone walls often do the best job overall at protecting against weather. Brick walls, even though they’re very strong, might let a bit of water through the mortar joints over time. Stone walls are really good at handling tough weather, including when it freezes and thaws, which makes them great for places where the temperature changes a lot. Modern render systems, especially ones that use silicone, are really good at keeping water out while still letting the wall breathe, which means water can’t get in but moisture can still get out.

Thinking About Energy Efficiency

These days, it’s important to think about how energy-efficient your wall is. Adding insulation to the outside of your walls can make your house much better at keeping heat in, no matter what kind of wall you have. This extra insulation can really help lower your heating bills and make your house more comfortable.

Rendered walls, especially when you add insulation to the outside, can be really good at saving energy. The insulation and render work together to keep heat in really well. Brick and stone walls are naturally good at storing heat, which helps keep your house warm in winter and cool in summer. This natural temperature control can help you spend less on heating and cooling throughout the year.

Taking Care of Your Walls and How Long They Last

When you’re thinking about a wall that can handle bad weather, it’s important to think about how much care it will need over time:

• Brick walls: Don’t need much care, might need the mortar fixed every 25-50 years. Cleaning them gently with a soft brush or low-pressure water now and then helps them look good.
• Stone walls: Don’t need much care, might need cleaning and sealing sometimes. Some types of stone might need special cleaning products to avoid damage.
• Rendered walls: New renders don’t need much care, but might need repainting every 10-15 years. It’s good to check for cracks or damage regularly to stop water from getting in.

Brick and stone walls usually last longer (50-100+ years) than rendered walls (20-30 years for new systems). But how long any wall lasts depends on things like how well it was put up, what the weather is like where you live, and how well you take care of it. It’s worth knowing that while rendered walls might not last as long, they’re easier to update and fix, so you can change how your house looks more often if you want to.

Choosing the Right Wall for Your House

Picking the best weather-resistant wall for your house depends on several things, including:

• What the weather is like where you live: Think about how hot or cold it gets, how much rain you get, and if you’re near the sea where there’s salty air.
• What style your house is: Make sure the wall you choose looks good with the rest of your house.
• How much money you can spend: Think about both how much it costs to put up and how much it will cost to take care of over time.
• How much care you’re willing to do: Think about how much time and effort you want to put into looking after your walls.
• How energy-efficient you want your house to be: Think about how each type of wall can help keep your house warm or cool.
• What the building rules are where you live: Make sure you follow any local rules about how you can build or change your house.
• How it affects the environment: Think about how eco-friendly the materials are and if they can be recycled.

At Namis Facades, we can help you choose the best wall for your house. Our experts can look at your house and suggest what might work best to keep the weather out and make your house look good. We think about everything, including what you like and what you want for your house in the long run, to help you make a good decision.

Conclusion: Choosing a Weather-Resistant Wall

Whether you choose brick that lasts a long time, stone that looks naturally beautiful, or modern render that’s flexible and protective, having a wall that can handle bad weather is really important for protecting your house and making it worth more. Each material has its own good points, and the right choice depends on what you need and like. By thinking carefully about things like the weather where you live, how much money you can spend, how much care you’re willing to do, and how energy-efficient you want your house to be, you can pick a wall that not only protects your home but also makes it look great for many years.

At Namis Facades, we’re committed to providing high-quality walls that last a long time. From cladding systems to external wall insulation, we know how to make sure your building is well-protected from the weather while looking its best. Our team keeps up with the newest developments in wall technology and materials, so we can offer you the latest solutions that look good and work well.

Ready to improve your house with a weather-resistant wall? Contact Namis Facades today for advice and let us help you create a beautiful, long-lasting outside for your home that will protect it for years to come. Our experienced team will help you through every step, from choosing materials to putting them up, making sure you get a result that’s even better than you expected and can handle the British weather.