Green and Earthy facades are now trending, here’s why!

Selecting the correct materials for your building is essential. It’s a decision for life! Any modern-day building must comply with a number of economical as well as ecological demands. Earthy facades are amongst these materials. They come under one of the oldest and extremely popular materials used for the creation of buildings. Amongst these facades comes the clay brick facade which is used by our very own Illika.

What are Clay Facades?

These are nothing but terracotta-made panels that are used for cladding the exterior walls or facade of a building. Furthermore, these lightweight and eco-friendly clay facades give an altogether new look to the building which is not only attractive but also strong! Due to several unique qualities these facades are widely loved and accepted by all.

Why are these facades trending?

For starters, they are versatile, natural, durable and most importantly of stable value. They provide thermal insulation throughout the building by keeping away the heat. This provides a very comfortable climate indoors. Prepared by being heating at an exceptionally high temperature, they are resistant to fire. Clay facade panels are a great choice because they are made from natural resources that help build an energy-efficient and sustainable structure. Furthermore, building with these clay facade claddings are extraordinary and have an architectural elegance which is time-sensitive. With these facades, you not only get to explore boundless creativity powered by a wide range of colors and surface textures, but you also get to provide an absolutely natural guard to your building. Moreover, these clay facades are made up of naturally weather-resistant materials which meet the demand of visualization, have a well-timed elegance and most importantly make them last for decades. These clay facades which are primarily made of terracotta are an end result of cutting-edged firing processes. They are highly unyielding to the environment outside. Sustainability is the pivotal point for this generation! As with the rise of economic growth, there is often seen a sharp degradation of the environment. However, this can no longer be ignored. Therefore, keeping up this high spirit, use of clay facade which constitutes natural resources like clay is highly recommended. But, that’s not the best part yet! These facades are easy to maintain, they do not lose their colour or radiance and have a huge lifespan.

Illika by CCS group supplies a wide range of these earthy sustainable facades which are trending worldwide. These can be used in terraces, open areas, and their capability to thermally insulate, make the place fireproof, makes them ideal for homes!