Clinker or plaster: pros and cons

A non-negligible decision when building a house is the design of the facades. In most cases these are homeowners Choice between a plastered surface or a clinker brick facade. To make a good decision it is important to know the pros and cons of both options.

Clinker brick facades can last up to 100 years

At MARE Haus we often experience that customers only consider clinker brick facades. In the rarest cases this happens because this type of facade design is prescribed in the development plan.
Instead, the argument most often used by clinker supporters is the durability of this solution. Clinker is particularly easy to clean and resistant to atmospheric agents. Subsequent painting or repair is practically not necessary. This is because the bricks are fired in the tunnel kiln at very high temperatures and thus maintain their resistance to atmospheric agents.

Gypsum is much cheaper than clinker

Although some builders prefer stone facades, the decision falls on plaster. The reason is economic: the The costs for a clinker facade are between 60 and 95 euros more per square meter than for a plastered facade.
When it comes to clinker, the choice is fundamental. The price also varies depending on the stone you choose: if you can get a plain, smooth brick for 50 cents, an ashlar ceramic brick can cost up to 127 cents. For a 170 m² façade the difference in terms of material is approximately 6,300 euros.

Be sure to pay attention to the size of the stones

When it comes to clinker bricks, be sure to pay attention to the format! A small stone is often certainly not cheaper and also requires more bricks per square meter during construction. Depending on the type of house, this looks better, but also makes the facade more expensive.
The cheapest price of the plastered facade is due not only to the facade material itself, but also to Lower wall thickness in contrast to the clinker brick facade. This means a smaller base plate and also a slightly smaller roof – this saves you costs. Although so-called thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS) are used on plastered facades to improve thermal insulation, this type of facade is still significantly cheaper.
In summary, with the clinker facade you obtain a beautiful and long-lasting result. But you also need to dig deeper into your pockets.

The plaster facade offers many design options

But plaster has another advantage over clinker: it is usually the classic plaster facade a textured top coat was applied AND equipped with a high quality paint. Already here they arise for you Many options to color the facade according to your wishes

Different effects can also be achieved with facade tapes or staggered window frames. We give the window frames a smooth finish and paint them in the desired color. But you can also make entire parts of the facade stand out in color.
Here’s how it turns out There are numerous design options thanks to the use of plaster – the decisive point for many builders when choosing this material.

The recommendation of MARE Haus

Today’s paints and plasters have a longer life expectancy and can therefore increasingly keep up with clinker in terms of longevity. We at MARE Haus therefore think that you are up to date with both solutions. Whether it is walled or plastered: it remains a decision of taste and budget.

We will be happy to provide you with more detailed information on these two options. Call us on 03843-776553 or write us a message using the contact form.