Facade renovation
in Namur
Complete renovation of a facade: cleaning, repair, repointing or render, finish. In Namur (5000) this comes up regularly: The narrow, steep roofs in the centre call for slate work and careful zinc work, more than simple maintenance.
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The context in Namur
Why here in particular
What changes in Namur is the context: narrow, tall town houses, steep natural slate roofs, zinc fascias. The narrow, steep roofs in the centre call for slate work and careful zinc work, more than simple maintenance.
A joint hollowed out by ten millimetres is not just a cosmetic flaw: it is a point of entry for water. On an exposed facade, a few winters are enough for the brick to start splitting.
- Quote
- Priced after a site visit, free of charge and with no obligation.
- Duration
- 1 to 3 weeks depending on the area.
- Call-out
- Included in Namur and neighbouring municipalities
How it runs
How the job runs
The same protocol everywhere, adapted to what the visit reveals on site. Nothing is decided from the pavement.
- Full survey of the substrate
- Cleaning matched to the material
- Repointing and crack repair
- Render or mineral finish
- Treatment of the sills and thresholds
- Protection of window frames and surroundings
Diagnosis
Substrate, joints, cracks, presence of saltpetre, condition of the sills and thresholds.
Cleaning
Low pressure, micro-abrasive or chemical cleaning, depending on the surface and how dirty it is.
Repairs
Repointing, crack repair, renewal of the window sills.
Finish
Exposed repointing, mineral render or breathable mineral paint.
Protection
Impregnating water-repellent where the finish allows it.
Frequently asked questions
Facade renovation in Namur
The questions we get asked most often before this kind of job.
Can a facade be renovated in winter?
Not below 5 °C and not with frost forecast. Mortars and renders do not set properly.
How long between two facade renovations?
15 to 20 years for render, longer for careful repointing on good-quality brick.
Do you do sandblasting?
Rarely, and never dry on soft brick: it strips the surface and leaves it porous for good. We prefer gentle abrasive cleaning or a chemical clean.
Do you come out to Namur with no extra call-out charge?
Yes. Namur is one of our 17 municipalities: the call-out is included in the quote, not added at the bottom of the invoice.
Other work in Namur
While we are on site
Combining two jobs in one visit brings the invoice down. We suggest it when it makes sense, never to pad the quote.
Facade renovation in the neighbouring municipalities
Facade renovation in Namur: let’s talk about it
On-site visit, detailed costing within 48 working hours, with no obligation on your part.