Zero Maintenance: Why modern facades save thousands of pesos long-term
One of the most underestimated aspects when building a house is the long-term maintenance cost. Many families in southern Chile invest a large budget in native wood facades or traditional stucco, without considering that these require periodic repair, varnishing, or painting due to high humidity and sudden temperature changes.
In Canadian Houses and Metalcon construction, the philosophy is different: maximize efficiency and reduce headaches.
Smart Materials for Facades
Betting on a modern design also means using modern materials. Claddings such as fiber cement siding, architectural PVC panels, or pre-painted steel offer unsurpassed resistance to the meteorological elements of southern Chile.
Key benefits:
- Zero Painting: Colors are integrated into the material, so you will never have to sand, seal, or repaint the whole house.
- Extreme Resistance: They withstand constant UV radiation, torrential rains, and strong winds without cracking or deforming.
- Pest and fire proof: Fiber cement and steel are not susceptible to termite attacks and have a very high resistance to fire.
The Mathematical Savings
Consider that repainting or varnishing an average 120m2 house can cost between $800,000 and $1,500,000 CLP in materials and labor, and you should ideally do it every 3 or 4 years. Over 15 years, you could spend up to $6,000,000 CLP just maintaining your facade.
The modern facades we include in our designs not only give you an avant-garde, elegant, and clean aesthetic, but they also keep your pocket protected against foreseeable future expenses.
If you value your free time on summer weekends and don't want to spend it up a ladder with a brush, your next house must be smart from the exterior design. Let's evaluate the best facade for your project together.