Cracks and hollow render
Movement, incompatible layers, weak substrate or poor reinforcement can cause recurring cracks and detachment. The repair must start below the visible finish.
FACADE RENOVATION & ETICS MALLORCA
Façade renovation and external insulation for Mallorca properties.
EcoViva diagnoses the existing wall, defines repairs and the correct façade system, coordinates specialist execution and controls the critical details around openings, plinths and roofs.
PROBLEMS & DIAGNOSIS
Cracks, stains and detached render need a cause—not just a new coating.
A façade is finish, weather protection and part of the thermal envelope. We assess the substrate, moisture behaviour, exposure, existing coatings and junctions before choosing repair, external insulation or a ventilated solution.
Moisture and staining
Rain penetration, leaking copings, failed window connections, rising damp or condensation can create similar marks but require different interventions.
Overheating and thermal bridges
Uninsulated walls and poorly resolved slabs, columns and reveals can increase summer heat and interior surface differences.
Salt and coastal exposure
Salt air accelerates corrosion of unsuitable fixings and metal details. Material and fixing compatibility are especially important near the coast.
Failed plinths and window reveals
The lower façade, thresholds, sills and reveals receive concentrated water and impact. Weak transitions can undermine an otherwise good system.
Patchwork from separate trades
Windows, roofs, shutters, cables and façade works often meet in the same areas. If those interfaces are not coordinated, defects return at the junctions.
The right façade system begins with the wall—not with the finish.
SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS
Choose the façade system after understanding the wall.
EcoViva is not tied to one finish or manufacturer. The right solution depends on substrate, moisture, desired thermal performance, architecture, maintenance expectations and exposure.
Repair and rendered façades
Substrate preparation, compatible repair mortars, reinforcement where required and a suitable render or coating system for façades that do not need a new insulation layer.
ETICS / SATE external insulation
A continuous insulation layer with adhesive and mechanical fixings, reinforced basecoat, opening reinforcement, profiles and a compatible final render. Plinths and reveals are designed as part of the system.
Ventilated façades
Insulation, substructure, ventilation cavity and external cladding are coordinated to manage heat and moisture while creating a durable architectural finish.
Natural stone, timber and panels
Natural stone, ThermoWood, fibre cement, porcelain, aluminium, HPL or other approved claddings can be integrated according to weight, fixing method, fire and exposure requirements.
MALLORCA
Façade detailing for intense sun, driving rain and coastal air.
Mallorca’s solar exposure, thermal movement, humidity and salt-laden air place different demands on renders, insulation systems, substructures and fixings. Drips, copings, plinth protection, expansion joints, window connections and corrosion-resistant fixings are treated as system details—not finishing touches.
ECOIVA
A façade renovation with one technical line from wall to finish.
Markus & Maritza personally review the request and keep the property owner, technical choices and specialist teams aligned.
1. Initial review
We review photos, plans, the façade history and the result you want to achieve.
2. Façade assessment
We examine accessible substrates, cracks, adhesion, moisture indicators, plinths, openings and exposure.
3. System selection
We define repair, ETICS/SATE or ventilated construction and select the appropriate insulation, finish and details.
4. Scope and samples
The solution is translated into a clear scope; relevant colours, textures and material samples can be reviewed in the studio.
5. Coordinated execution
Specialist teams execute preparation, insulation, reinforcement, substructure, cladding and interfaces in sequence.
6. Detail control and handover
We follow critical junctions and completion points through a controlled final handover.
GUIDES & TECHNICAL LIBRARY
Compare façade systems before choosing a finish.
The Guides explain failure points; the Technical Library shows the build-ups and component logic of each façade route.
ETICS installation mistakes in MallorcaSee the details that commonly determine whether an insulated façade performs.Damp and moisture problems in MallorcaUnderstand when façade symptoms may have another moisture source.ETICS external wall insulationExplore insulation, reinforcement, profiles and rendered finish.Universal ventilated façade systemReview insulation, cavity, substructure and cladding options.Natural stone façade systemSee how stone can form part of a ventilated façade build-up.Ventilated ThermoWood façadeExplore a timber-clad ventilated façade solution.
Façade renovation and ETICS Mallorca: frequently asked questions
What is SATE or ETICS?
SATE is the Spanish term and ETICS the international term for an external thermal insulation composite system: insulation is fixed outside the wall and finished with reinforced layers and render.
Is ETICS suitable for every façade?
No. The substrate, moisture condition, architectural details, exposure and planning constraints must be checked first. Some properties are better suited to repair, a ventilated façade or a combined approach.
Will external insulation help with summer heat?
It can reduce heat transfer through the wall and improve internal surface temperatures, especially when thermal bridges, windows, shading and the roof are considered together.
Can cracks simply be covered with new render?
Not reliably when movement, weak substrate or bad junctions remain. Cracks are assessed and repaired according to their cause before the new system is applied.
What façade finishes can EcoViva coordinate?
Rendered systems, ETICS/SATE, natural stone, ThermoWood and ventilated façades with fibre cement, porcelain, aluminium, HPL and other suitable panels.
Do windows and plinths form part of the façade scope?
Yes. Reveals, sills, thresholds, shading supports, plinths, copings and roof junctions are critical to water management and continuity of insulation.
MARKUS & MARITZA
Planning façade repair, SATE or a new architectural finish?
Send the property location, façade photos and any available plans. Markus & Maritza will review which assessment and façade route best fits the building.