QUESTION OF THE MONTH. What Are The Most Popular Cleaning Techniques?

Older plastering techniques are particularly suitable for restorations, but are currently increasingly being used in new construction projects. What are the most popular cleaning techniques?

Older cleaning techniques based on classic models are gaining popularity again. The lively appearance and independence make it a characteristic design element for buildings. This makes the facade a real eye-catcher.

Original facade plasters consisted of purely natural minerals. Clay and lime served as binders. Mineral plasters initially played no role in building houses in northern Germany. Only with the advent of cement as a binder did plastering mortar achieve the necessary strength to survive in the harsh Nordic climate. The regionally determined, different colors of the older plaster facades is due to the fact that the raw materials came from the immediate vicinity.

Modern plasters

From the 20th century, the building materials industry then introduced the uniformly manufactured dry goods. Modern plasters are available in the proven mineral mix and also with a share of plastic dispersion. Since these substances are made from petroleum, we also speak of organic plasters. Resin or dispersion plasters, mineral and silicate plasters can be applied to external insulation and to masonry. They are colored and offered ready for use.

Traditional cleaning techniques

The following applies to both types of plaster: The outer layer of a facade made in this way offers plenty of space for individual designs. From coarse ridge plaster to finer spray plaster, the wall design can be carried out in the desired style. Other traditional cleaning pictures are:

• Broom plaster
• Scratch plaster
• Trowel plaster
• Basement train plaster

It also makes sense to combine techniques on a facade.

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