Helping US Architects Reduce Exterior Porcelain Façade Costs

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This post outlines how you can achieve an outstanding porcelain panel façade using three straightforward design strategies.

We understand that diving into the details of pricing and material expenses may not seem appealing at first. However, by exploring ways to cut façade costs using porcelain rainscreen, you ensure that you secure one of the best cladding materials available from a technical perspective. The outcome is that your client receives significant value for their investment, and you get to realize your architectural vision without compromises.

Regrettably, numerous architects across the United States harbor the misconception that porcelain panels are financially out of reach for their projects.

“Porcelain panels from Spain? They’ll be too expensive for my project.”

“This system must be high-cost if it offers such efficiency and aesthetic appeal.”

“The contractor insists that metal panels are far cheaper.”

But that’s not your perspective. By the end of this article, you’ll understand how to consistently trim your façade package expenses by $15 to $18 per square foot.

To give you a clearer picture, if your façade area is 20,000 square feet, your total costs could potentially drop from

$740,000 to $440,000.

(That’s a whopping $300,000 in savings!)

Before we gather insights into optimizing costs for your building façade system, it’s essential to acknowledge the bigger picture.

Included in the total material cost of ANY panelized rainscreen façade system are six key categories of cost:

1. Raw material (sheets)
2. Fabrication
3. Substructure/Girt System
4. Waste/Yield
5. Window Returns
6. Shop Drawings

(NOTE: Unlike 90% of other panel systems, PORCELANOSA Facades encompass all six components. Hence, we can provide you with a comprehensive overview of material costs, restoring a degree of design control.)

As this article goes to press, here’s a breakdown of the prevailing costs we’re observing in the industry:

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Material waste represents a significant driving force behind costs, determined predominantly by the design choices you make. Our in-house Technical Team can assist you in optimizing panel sizing and detailing of your project to mitigate waste efficiently.

We would love to discuss your design choices further to establish which options best suit your project and budget needs.