Comparative Exam of Deterioration in Cladded Facades with Cement Mortar

Abstract

This research presents the usual types of damages and the causes that occur most frequently in building facades, through the analysis of all judicial complaints in Spain over 6 years. These facades all were cladded with cement mortar renders. A total of 2,018 cases were analyzed in detail. Most of the problems that were found had a direct relationship to the presence of water (humidity, condensation, and infiltration). The list of 37 analyzed parameters will provide both construction stakeholders and researchers with a tool to improve the planning of the maintenance of building facades and to minimize errors in the design and execution phases, in turn leading to a reduction of repair costs during the service life. © 2021 American Society of Civil Engineers.