Aha, so that's what the wall looks like. Psychologically tough feeling to know that you can quite easily get through a wall with just a hammer. Even a wooden facade is a bit more robust really.cyanna said:
Or is the external gypsum "impact resistant"?
I heard a bit from a plasterer today, he said that using the styrofoam variant and then plastering on it is sensitive, for example, if a child shoots a bandy ball/puck etc., then it's incredibly difficult to make such a neat repair that the patch is not visible.
My husband agrees with you 100%. We've looked at several houses built by the same contractor with that facade. Unfortunately, none were older than four years, but in those four years, there were no cracks, peeling parts, or other facade damages.Framerate said:
I guess we'll have to come back in a few weeks after we've moved in and had the chance to "test" how it holds up against rough treatment...
Ugh .. we are torn between choosing a wood façade and plaster .. the plaster will be about 30-40,000 more expensive than the wood façade (about 90,000 in total for plaster, and we're talking cash without a receipt), but I'm a bit unsure which one I think looks nicest. A wood façade looks a bit "cozier" and more homely, while plaster looks more "sleek" and maybe a bit "stiff."
Damn, and we have to decide by tomorrow because that's the final order for the house ..
???
Damn, and we have to decide by tomorrow because that's the final order for the house ..
???...The thought that there are so many layers of different building materials meant to protect and at the same time cooperate with each other would actually feel much more troubling. A small mistake in overlap or tensions in the construction and one might wonder what holds and what gives way ???
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Oh well! I can't bother thinking about all the scenarios anymore, plus I've now inspected Stoputs houses in detail and it actually looks impressive. More like hi-tech laminate than plaster in the true sense.
It's do or die! I have now accepted Stoputs on wooden houses as a good and durable alternative.
It's do or die! I have now accepted Stoputs on wooden houses as a good and durable alternative.
Maybe a somewhat late post... and maybe someone has already mentioned this..?
Why not use a tight-standing wood panel where the planks are almost edge to edge (the planks are not beveled)? It depends on what type of house is being built; it might not fit well with a classic-style house, but if it's modern in style, it could be perfect. It gives a fairly smooth impression while exuding a wood feel.
We initially considered stucco since we thought it was the most attractive for the type of house we plan to build. After visiting the plot with the seller, they suggested we opt for a smooth wood facade instead. This was mainly because most (actually all...) houses in the vicinity have wood facades, and you don't want to stand out...
We now feel very satisfied with our choice (even though we haven't even started building yet). Plus, we could choose this type of facade without any additional cost...
Why not use a tight-standing wood panel where the planks are almost edge to edge (the planks are not beveled)? It depends on what type of house is being built; it might not fit well with a classic-style house, but if it's modern in style, it could be perfect. It gives a fairly smooth impression while exuding a wood feel.
We initially considered stucco since we thought it was the most attractive for the type of house we plan to build. After visiting the plot with the seller, they suggested we opt for a smooth wood facade instead. This was mainly because most (actually all...) houses in the vicinity have wood facades, and you don't want to stand out...
We now feel very satisfied with our choice (even though we haven't even started building yet). Plus, we could choose this type of facade without any additional cost...