Solutions in Renovation
Design Flexibility, Aesthetics, Energy Savings – BASF, The Chemical Company
Increase the Value of Aged Buildings
Senergy® Wall Systems offer the optimal solutions for dramatically improving the appearance, performance and value of aging buildings. Well known for their design flexibility, aesthetics and energy savings, Senergy Wall Systems greatly reduce the exterior maintenance and operating costs of aged structures.
Senergy® Wall Systems have played a key role in many successful transformations of tired, underutilized, undervalued property near city centers. Developers using Senergy systems benefit by being able to satisfy more quickly and economically the pent-up demand of tenants who happily exchange long, costly commutes to the suburbs for added leisure time and convenience that come from living in attractive urban communities.
When modernizing property and adding new wings, count on the design flexibility of Senergy Wall Systems to visually unify the property. The systems offer the highest degree of design and application flexibility on renovation projects and new construction. SENERFLEX® FINISHES in endless colors applied over the Senergy® Wall Systems complement or cover brick, masonry, concrete or other claddings.
For retail property management, Senergy® Wall Systems provide quick, easy and flexible means for updating exteriors to match brand image changes and to ensure a revitalized exterior that presents an inviting appearance to shoppers.
As the property in a portfolio matures, property managers and developers can add value by renovating with a Senergy Wall System as opposed to annually budgeting for repairs and maintenance that merely contribute to retaining value. The old commercial adage, “Location is everything” has some truth, but location plus beauty and utility is a better scenario.
Countless buildings that had declined in value have been revitalized by visionary owners and creative designers using beautiful, energy-efficient, low maintenance Senergy Wall Systems.
EIFS—Great Choice for Renovation
Speed of installation—
Faster completion with less disruption to occupants; faster generation of rental income.
Design flexibility—
No other cladding material offers the design flexibility of EIFS. Shape the project the way you want it. Integrates well with areas of brick or other claddings that you might want to keep exposed for design purposes.
Additional insulation for older buildings—
Lower costs on heating and air conditioning bills; when renovating the building’s HVAC equipment, the additional insulation should reduce the building’s load and allow for downsizing equipment, cutting renovation investment costs.
Improves the appearance—
Provide an upscale look and the added dimension of integral shapes. The building draws interest; for retail this is essential in order to compete. For other income-generating properties, it is essential for attracting and retaining tenants and reducing vacancy rates.
Economical installation—
Nothing competes with the value EIFS adds when it comes to integrating architectural detailing and visual interest into the project.
Reduced maintenance cost—
Fade, crack and peel resistant. High-impact system options cope with high traffic.
By using Senergy® Wall Systems, a development team can transform clusters of dilapidated or unmatched buildings into a beautiful, efficient and unified campus.
Brick Renovation Solutions
Condition
Brick wall never had weeps or weeps have been filled in.
Effect
Water intrusion and retention within brick can elevate interior humidity levels
Solution
Senerflex® EIFS adds an additional weather protection. Water-managed wall system designs provide two additional layers of moisture protection barriers.
Condition
No space between brick and substrate
Effect
Damage to windows and other wood from moisture and movement
Solution
Windows need replacement; this is an ideal time to re-clad with Senerflex®.
Condition
Insufficient or rusted brick ties
Effect
Danger of falling bricks or wall collapse
Solution
Further evaluation by qualified engineer; possible removal of bricks; Senerflex system selection to fit conditions as determined.
Condition
Inherent lack of thermal barrier
Effect
Interior wood and exterior wall move differently; cracking
Solution
Senerflex® will reduce or eliminate thermal bridges.
Condition
Absence of expansion joints
Effect
Cracked mortar, water intrusion
Solution
Use SenershieldTM secondary air/weather barrier to cover cracks prior to installation of Senerflex® to eliminate points of moisture intrusion.
Condition
Freeze-thaw cycles
Effect
Exacerbates cracking and contributes to rotting sills. Especially harsh on brick that has already been pitted or started to spall.
Solution
Senerflex® withstands freeze/thaw cycles and puts the dew point farther outside the existing wall.
Condition
Low lime content in Mortar
Effect
Stronger than lime mortars, cement mortars can be so strong they will cause brick to crack during freeze thaw cycles.
Solution
Misuse of low lime mortars contributes to deterioration of brick and masonry. Replacement with proper mortar is expensive.
Senerflex® reduces climatic impact upon the interaction of mortar and brick.
Many undesirable conditions that plague aging brick or masonry buildings are neatly addressed by the design utility of Senergy®
Wall Systems.
Senergy® System Selection
Each renovation project has unique characteristics and requirements. With Senergy®, you can choose the wall system that is the best match to your selection criteria.
Senerflex® Classic PB EIFS
This polymer based EIFS, sometimes referred to as synthetic stucco is a Class PB EIFS that is adhesively applied and provides primary barrier moisture control.
Senerflex® Secondary
Barrier Design
Class PB EIFS incorporating a secondary air/weather barrier.
Senerflex® Channeled
Adhesive Design
Water-managed Class PB EIFS incorporating vertical drainage channels and a secondary air/weather barrier.
Senerflex® Adhered Mat Design
Water-managed Class PB EIFS incorporating an unobstructed drainage plane and a secondary air/weather barrier.
Textured Acrylic Surfacing Systems
When insulation is not required, this system adds color, texture and shapes over approved wall surfaces.
Cement-Board Stucco
High-impact and puncture resistant, water-managed wall system incorporating a cement board core, reinforced base coat and 100% acrylic polymer exterior finish.
Best Choice—Senergy® Products
In many cases, there are very good reasons to go beyond the basic wall system components. An array of Senergy® Wall System options are available when you want to consider elevating the long-term performance, enhancing the appearance or simply adapting the system to existing conditions.
SenershieldTM and Senershield-R
Flexible coatings that create a continuous Type III air/weather barrier, the highest rated.
Xtra-Stop Base Coat
The highly water-resistant base that is ideal for surfaces such as sloped parapets, window sills and splash zones.
Alpha Genie Base Coat
A higher build, fiber-reinforced base that can level shallow spots and fill small voids.
Tinted Primer
Alleviates shadowing of the finish coat and enhances overall system performance.
Surface Stabilizer WB
Water based, penetrating surface conditioner that improves bonding of the wall system to chalky cementitious surfaces.
High-Impact Reinforcing Mesh
Heavy duty option for high traffic areas.
Senerflex® Finishes
100% Acrylic finishes provide flexible, fade- and crack- resistant aesthetics over all Senergy Wall Systems and surfacing systems.
Specialty Finishes
Can replicate the look of monolithic stone, brick, cut block and metal panels.
Reasons to consider Senergy® Wall Systems
- Proven track record
Since 1979, Senergy® has been a leader in the EIFS and stucco industry. - Single source warranty
BASF stands behind the cladding and sealant. Sonolastic® 150 with VLM technology is the sealant designed for EIFS and stucco systems by our sister company, BASF Building Systems. Obtain more information at www.BASFwallsystems.com. - Technical support
Consultation
On site
- Plan review
WVT analysis
Additional engineering feedback - Vast, strategically located distributor network
Knowledgeable and service-oriented - Wide flexibility in aesthetics
Color, texture and form
Replicate brick, cut stone, metal panels, granite
Totally transform a building’s appearance - Access to approved applicators
- Backed by BASF, the world’s largest chemicals company
In a world full of choices, we have focused our people, products, systems and network of support services on helping you produce the most beautiful and enduring structures possible. When you build with Senergy®, you Build with Confidence®.
Call us at 1-800-221-9255 to find out more and for a distributor in your area.