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WOODEN FACADES

Design and build a wooden facade is not as easy as you might think. It is necessary to choose wood species with durability suitable for the Class of Use 3 according to standar UNE EN 335:2013, develop a constructive detail that facilitates the evacuation of rainwater and allows movements due to changes in hygroscopic moisture of the wood, choose a finishing that facilitates the maintenance in the future, and of course the correct installation of the facade.

Grupo GUBIA has been studying facades solutions and claddings for more than a decade, developing and testing several systems to ensure that your wooden facade is a complete success. (+)

We currently have two patented mobile facade systems: GUBI vFolding Facade System and GUBIA Sliding Facade System.

Bamboo slat facade composed of 90x40mm triangular modules and 40x40mm latticework

Brise-soleils and exterior ceilings made of 50x125mm laminated bamboo slats on the façade

Fixed brise-soleil of vertical thermo-treated wood slats overlapping to form waves

Charred Siberian larch brise soleil

Motorized wooden Brise soleil made of silvestry pine Thermo-D

Facade of vertical slats in heat-treated Wood

Wooden facade made of fixed and sliding modules of thermally modified pine

Facade cladding made of birch plywood boards finished in wenge

Cladding made of termo-treated Wood slats over exterior poplar plywood

What guarantees the durability of wooden facades?

Wooden façade systems are designed according to the type of use and the level of exposure to water and the elements. For this reason, species with adequate durability and wood modified by physical or chemical treatments are selected. In addition, these treatments improve the dimensional stability and performance of the material in outdoor conditions. Thus, the solutions allow the use of slats, fixed panels, or folding systems in vertical or horizontal arrangements. In this way, the facade is integrated as a solar control element and environmental filter for the building.

The performance of a wooden façade depends on the design of the construction details and their correct execution on site. Consequently, the systems facilitate water drainage and subsequent ventilation of the cladding. They also ensure the expansion and contraction of the components to prevent moisture and long-term damage. On the other hand, fastenings, often concealed, are developed to allow for the assembly and replacement of specific elements. Finally, the finish, installation, and an adequate maintenance plan guarantee the durability of the façade over time.