Total Façade Concept

External Wall Insulation (EWI) has benefited enormously from the growing movement for change

and improvement in the construction industry. Alsecco (UK) Ltd has been at the forefront of

delivery and client service across many sectors. The company has built its reputation as a

supplier of high performance render products and energy efficient constructions that offer a

proven pedigree dating back decades on continental Europe. Over recent times Alsecco has

enhanced this track record through the introduction of its Total Façade concept; directly

addressing demand from contractors and developers trying to comply with the Egan agenda.



While many of the manufacturer’s early successes were concerned with the refurbishment of

poorly insulated medium and high rise residential buildings, the same insulated render systems

are now proving their worth on new building schemes. In the first instance, this market

development can be linked to the ability of EWI to achieve the U value and standards of air

tightness that our commitments on energy conservation and reduction in carbon emissions

demand. In addition, Alsecco’s Total Façade concept can contribute to implementing modern

methods of construction; it is compatible with such approaches as steel or timber frame, SIPS

and even modular, as well as solid wall and thin-joint masonry.



It is well known that serious problems of water penetration and spalling will occur when rain

manages to enter the cracks that can form in render finishes. To counter this, Alsecco has

developed the Flewewall range of renders, including a section specifically formulated to go on

aerated concrete block work. They feature a base coat reinforced with glass fibre mesh that will

accommodate high degrees of structural movement without cracking.



Most striking of all the recent product innovations from Alsecco is its truly versatile brick slip

system. Also finding applications across a variety of property types is Alwood, the first system

solution for integrating natural timber with propriety render finishes on the same façade, thereby,

facilitating almost unlimited choice for the designer.