Optimal design of exterior walls

The weber.projekt prefabricated frame for ETICS

The weber.projekt prefabricated frame for ETICS speeds up the installation of external thermal insulation systems, especially on construction sites with many openings, e.g in offices, hotels or ...

Quicker insulation works with weber.therm express

The easy-to-handle mineral wool insulation board weber.therm MW 035 express requires less dowels per board and can be glued by machine. For this reason the insulation works are faster up to 30%.

weber.projekt UP-Einbauelement GIRA

Flush-mounting door intercoms in ETICS

Over-working of painted facades

This procedure takes into account the crack repair methods and additionally describes the testing of the existing coating.

Waterproofing of ETICS with weber Anschlussdicht

weber Anschlussdicht is a 2-component highly flexible and weather-independent drying universal waterproofing. We recommend executing the waterproofing of socket parts within ETICS with weber ...

ETICS nesting boxes and roosts for all native bird species, bats and insects

The nest box range weber.projekt Nistkasten was developed in close cooperation with nature conservation experts.

Assembly set weber.projekt Iso-Bar

Nachträgliche Befestigung von schweren Anbauteilen an WDVS

Assembly of ETICS add-on parts

weber.projekt Iso-Corner is an installation angle of polyurethane hard foam for the assembly of medium-heavy to heavy add-on parts to ETICS facades with reduced thermal bridges. It is suited for ...

Ready-to-use reveal insulation boards with weber.projekt Leibungsplatten

An explanation step by step how to assemble of reveal boards.

Venetian blind boxes weber.projekt Raffstorekasten

The installation of an external venetian blind box explained step by step.

ETICS with bonded glass panels

Non-combustible ETICS on the facade socket part with Foamglas insulation

Laying of facade decorative profiles

Integration of an external wall air diffuser within an external thermal insulation composite system

Execution of socket and perimeter areas in case of ETICS

Due to the generally higher mechanical and moisture-related loads, the building skirting and the earth-contacting area must be designed differently for ETICS. As in the facade, only harmonized ...

Closing of hook holes of scaffolding rings

Installation of force-locking and low thermal bridge add-on parts on ETICS facades

Correct execution of a solid connection with a window or a door element

Post-applied thermal insulation in the preservation of historical monuments (interior and exterior)

Correct rendering over half-timbered buildings

When renovating half-timbered buildings, damaged areas or weather sides exposed to heavy driving rain can be durably protected with a new render.

Renovation with lime and trass lime plasters in the preservation of historical monuments

Here, a possibility is shown how to renovate historical without using lime-cement plasters, but only lime and trass lime plasters.

Renovation of old clinker facades

Repair of non-active cracks on facades

The repair of static (stationary or slightly moving) cracks is most safely carried out with an ETICS (see also application tip: "Repair of cracked facades or joints with an ETICS"). If only the render...

Renovation of cracked, non-painted mineral facade renders

The method can be used to renovate unpainted, mineral renders on facades if these only show render-related shrinkage and stress cracks. It must be ruled out that these are construction-related cracks ...

Renovation of old, uncracked and load-bearing facade renders

Sustainable execution of a socket with render

Application of top renders with a light reference value < 20

Professional rendering/plastering of wood wool lightweight panels

There are several options for plastering magnesite-bonded wood wool lightweight board panels, the safest of which are shown here.

Rendering of chipboard concrete formwork blocks

Wood-chip cement formwork blocks are a particular substrate for rendering. In contrast to polystyrene formwork blocks, wood-chip concrete blocks can be rendered with conventional mortars. Two ...

Correct rendering of XPS-R-insulation boards

In the case of heat-insulating masonry, thermal bridges (e.g. ceiling edges, lintels, columns, projections and skirting areas) are often formed with XPS-R insulation boards.

Accurate rendering of Gisoton bricks

GISOTON bricks are heat-insulating and mainly consist of a core of polystyrene and expanded clay on the front side. Different surfaces require a tailored choice of renders for the reliable rendering ...

Correct application of coloured grout mortars for facing mortar and joints

Correct rendering of high-porosity substrates (aerated concrete and lime sandstones)

Correct treatment of efflorescence

Rendering of old brickwork, quarry natural stones (poorly absorbent substrates) and mixed masonries

Rendering of lightweight concrete stones (pumice, KLB, Liapor…) and brickwork (normal-porosity substrates)

Closing of mortar pockets and breakouts

Correct rendering of major unevennesses

Professional plastering of masonry with high residual moisture

If the masonry has a high residual moisture and is only superficially dry (e.g when the chambers of the masonry elements were filled by rain during the construction period or in the particular case of...

Measures in case of missing overbinding dimension

Check of substrate

Investigation method for damage reasons

There are several reasons for humidity damages. In this application tip, we look at how the humidity damage can be detected

Planning of renovation works for external basement waterproofing

The concept of waterproofing is based on the results of in-situ checks and laboratory tests with comprehensive key parameters. This application tip goes into the necessary planning steps for ...

Importance of water load for the planning

The right determination of actual water level is most important for the planning of water-proofing works and the choice of the waterproofing system. This application tip shows you how to determine the...

Installation of window sills with weber.therm SOL-PAD

With weber.therm SOL-PAD, window sills can be easily installed in a driving rain-tight manner after completion of the ETICS.

Basement waterproofing with cold-applied and self-bonding bitumen membranes

Cold- and self-bonding bitumen membranes fulfill the standards for the water impact classes W1-E "ground damp" and "non-pressure water" (DIN 18533). This application tip addresses how to waterproof a ...

Waterproofing of modern light well constructions

With the help of the 2-comp. reactive and quick-setting waterproofing coating weber.tec Superflex D 24, the basement light well module without thermal bridges is securely fixed and integrated into the...

Securing of ceramic cladding or double-shell masonry on facades

When renovating facades with render or ETICS, one often encounters substrates with ceramic claddings or double-shell masonry.

Perimeter thermal insulation of basement walls below ground level

The requirements for thermal insulation and the living climate, also in basements or especially in basement living spaces, are higher than ever before. This application tip describes the process of ...

Horizontal waterproofing under walls

The waterproofing must be all of a piece, if the critical facade socket part and the groove area (angle between concrete slab and basement wall) below ground level of buildings are to be permanently ...

Waterproofing of the facade socket part depending on the construction set-up

Depending on the type of facade, waterproofing of the socket area can be carried out by using reactive waterproofing coatings, flexible cement-based waterproofing coatings or bitumen thick-layer ...

Sustainable protection of brickwork facades and other mineral substrates against rain

Exterior walls with mineral building materials must have a high water-repellent effect in order to prevent mould growth and moisture on the inner side of the building. This application tip descripes ...

Concrete repair of walls and facades

Concrete protects the existing steel reinforcement from corrosion due to its alkalinity (ph-value 14). External influences, such as water, carbon dioxide and salt stress, reduce the alkalinity, ...

How are modern waterproofing compounds applied?

The performance of "flexible waterproofing slurries" is obvious. Due to their flexibility, they are able to bridge cracks of building parts to a limited extent.

Repair, bonding and coating of precast concrete elements

Precast concrete elements are becoming increasingly important in many construction projects due to their technical and economic advantages. The surface quality is a particularly important criterion ...

Professional application of external basement waterproofing

This application tip explaines how to use polymer-modified bitumen thick coatings for waterproofing works.

Waterproofing of structural joints below ground level

Great care is a "must" for structural wall joints separating buildings and for dilatation joints in case of external basement waterproofing. This application tip shows how to minimize the challenge ...

Norm-compliant waterproofing of duct penetrations for ex. utility pipes

The waterproofing designs in the area of pipe penetrations, e.g. for electricity, water and gas utility pipes, place high demands on planners and contractors. In the case of penetrations, it is ...

Waterproofing of concrete basement walls

For a performing waterproofing of in-situ concrete or prefabricated concrete elements, the waterproofing between the concrete elements as well as between concrete slab and concrete elements is most ...

Check of layer thickness and thorough drying of waterproofing products

Whenever using brush-, trowel- or spray-grade cement-based or bitumen-based waterproofing materials, the total layer thickness must be checked in order to guarantee their watertight efficiency. This ...

Waterproofing works at low temperatures and high relative humidity rate

Particularly during cool and humid months, the influence of weather conditions on the waterproofing material and the concerned building parts must be taken into consideration. This application tip ...

Working steps of the weber.therm retec system

The patented system weber.therm retec® offers the possibility to renovate damaged ETIC systems of the first generation in a permanent, economical and clean manner.

Repair of cracked facades or joints with an ETICS

With ETICS, cracked facades can be rendered whenever cracks with width changes of up to 2.5 mm are to be expected. Due to the high de-coupling effect of the insulation boards, the crack movements are ...

Repair of salt-loaded and damp-damaged facades

Old facades are often damaged by moisture and salts that have migrated into the construction. Chalking surfaces, spalling plaster, moisture penetration, surface discolouration and cracking are the ...

Restoration of fair-faced half-timbered structures

When renovating a half-timbered structure, it is sometimes necessary to completely re-create the framework (i.e. open spaces between the beams). In many cases, however, only the existing brick-lined ...

Fine-graded textured coatings on weber.therm ETICS and weber.dur base coats

Creative architects, planners and builders have a growing interest in realizing fine-graded surfaces on base coat renders (underlay renders) or on external thermal insulation composite systems. With ...

Application of smooth plasters

Smooth plasters can be applied both on basecoats and on external thermal insulation composite systems and also on insulating plasters.

Application of thick-layer mineral scratch renders

Mineral scratch overlay render is a classic and timeless topcoat, that is currently experiencing a true revival. With the application tips described herebelow, you will achieve an optimal working ...

Correct rendering on mineral building boards

Mineral renders can be easily applied also on mineral boards. It is important to respect the specified minimum layer thickness.

Professional rendering/plastering of polystyrene formwork blocks

Depending on the surface's unevenness, polystyrene formworks blocks can be rendered/plastered after filling either with a normal reinforcing mortar or a special lightweight render.

Rendering of concrete clinker facades and ceramic tiles (poorly absorbent substrates)

Conventional lime-cement plasters are the best solution for these substrates due to their low water content.