How to make your home warm and cost-efficient: a proper facade insulation system + a finishing cladding that protects the insulation and keeps the exterior looking great for years.
Why facade insulation is needed
Facade insulation isn’t an “extra option” — it’s one of the most effective ways to reduce heat loss in a home. A significant portion of heat escapes through the walls, so a well-designed facade immediately affects:
- heating costs in winter and cooling costs in summer
- comfort (walls feel “warmer,” less dampness)
- protection of the walls from temperature swings and moisture
- durability of both the finish and the building itself
Main facade insulation systems
1) “Wet facade” (ETICS)
A classic system most commonly used in private houses:
Wall (brick/block/concrete) → Adhesive → Insulation (EPS polystyrene or mineral wool) → Dowels → Reinforcing layer (adhesive + fiberglass mesh + corner beads) → Primer → Finish (plaster or cladding, for example KORDEKO flexible tile)
Pros: budget-friendly, lightweight system, good for renovation.
Cons: technology-sensitive — mistakes lead to cracks and delamination.
2) Ventilated facade
Insulation with an air gap and cladding on a substructure (more expensive and more complex, but performs well with moisture management).
Which insulation materials are chosen most often
EPS (expanded polystyrene)
- warm, lightweight, easy to work with, affordable
- important: follow fire-safety solutions and proper installation technology
Mineral (stone) wool
- a “breathable” system, non-combustible, good sound insulation
- requires proper moisture protection and careful installation without gaps
XPS (extruded polystyrene)
- most often used on the plinth/base area where moisture and mechanical loads are higher
Why it’s important to think of the facade as a system
A common mistake: “Let’s glue insulation and then put something on top.”
In practice, insulation works only when all layers are compatible and protected — because the finishing layer:
- shields the insulation from water and wind
- protects from sun (UV) and mechanical damage
- extends the service life of the entire system
That’s why many people choose a finish not “the cheapest,” but the most stable and reliable.
Insulation + KORDEKO (PletaFlex): a warm facade with a stone look
KORDEKO flexible tile (PletaFlex) is suitable for insulated facades because it is:
- lightweight — doesn’t overload the insulation or walls
- elastic — handles micro-movements better (lower risk of cracks)
- resistant to moisture, frost, and sun
- applied over the reinforced layer without a metal frame (fewer thermal bridges)
- gives the look of natural stone/brick/slate/wood without heavy materials
Typical facade insulation mistakes
- installing insulation over a weak base (old paint/plaster barely holding)
- gaps between insulation boards (thermal bridges)
- too few dowels or wrong fixing pattern
- mesh placed “on the insulation,” not embedded in the reinforcing layer
- no reinforcement of corners and window areas
- working in rain/frost/heat without protecting the facade
Facade insulation is the most direct path to savings, comfort, and long-term protection of your home. But the best result comes not from “insulation alone,” but from a correct facade system where the finishing cladding protects the insulation and preserves the exterior appearance.
If you want a warm facade “with a stone look” without heavy structures, KORDEKO flexible tile (PletaFlex) is an excellent fit for this task.
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