Fire safety compliance – RTV 13
Porcelain stoneware ventilated facade systems are inherently non-combustible (Class A1) and ensure full compliance with the Vertical Technical Rule (RTV 13), safeguarding the building and its occupants.
Building envelope specialists
Ventilated facades
Technical excellence at the service of your vision.
Construction technology
Ventilated facades: the evolution of the building envelope
The system combines an advanced supporting substructure with porcelain stoneware and other material facings (using visible or concealed fixings), ensuring:
- Superior efficiency: maximum thermal and acoustic insulation and constant breathability.
- Total protection: an unbeatable shield against degradation and high resistance to the elements.
- Design versatility: tailor-made solutions to enhance the aesthetics of any architectural volume.
Working method
Turnkey ventilated facades
The fragmentation of responsibilities among suppliers, designers, and installers is the primary cause of delays and unforeseen issues on the construction site. Imola Tecnica absorbs the project’s complexity, delivering efficiency, cost certainty, and adherence to schedules.
Custom engineering
We do not impose standard systems; instead, we align with your vision. We carefully analyze the architectural context to propose the highest-performing materials and substructures.
Speed and coordination
We manage the entire project using specialized teams. This allows us to shorten timelines and ensure operational flexibility at every stage of the work.
Why choose us
Durability and reduced maintenance
It is completely non-absorbent and resistant to smog, UV rays, and thermal fluctuations. Porcelain stoneware eliminates the need for aesthetic maintenance of the building envelope—ensuring the appearance remains unchanged over decades—and minimizes the need for structural inspections.
Energy retrofitting
Beyond restyling: energy and aesthetic evolution of the building
The fastest engineering solution for upgrading the energy class and aesthetically renovating existing buildings.
- Elimination of thermal bridges: continuous insulation against winter heat loss.
- Stack effect: natural ventilation that cuts summer air-conditioning costs.
- Structural soundness: perimeter walls that remain dry and protected from deterioration.
- Architectural freedom: a wide range of porcelain stoneware textures and formats to customize the building’s new skin.
Completed facades: our project sites
For the Functional Beauty
The ventilated facades we create always reflect our philosophy of functional beauty: create beautiful and functional works with tangible benefits for people and the environment.
We are also a partner capable of handling the entire scope of the project—from the preliminary study to execution—in compliance with the strictest safety standards, complemented by the following certifications and insurance coverage to ensure peace of mind and professionalism over the long term:
- SOA Certification
For works in Category OS6, Classification III, and OS18B, Classification III-BIS. - Avis Technique certification for ventilated facades with concealed mechanical fixing
Issued by the French body CSTB (Ref. No. 2.2/13-1591_V2). - Avis Technique certification for ventilated facades with visible mechanical fixing
Issued by the French body CSTB (Ref. No. 2.2/11-1454_V2).
Frequently asked questions about ventilated facades
Can all ceramic products be used as cladding for ventilated facades?
Yes, engineered ceramic material (whether colored, glazed, or full-body) is the ideal solution for creating external ventilated facades in porcelain stoneware . Its suitability for use as an external cladding is determined by its intrinsic characteristics of extremely high mechanical flexural strength and total frost resistance, thanks to its virtually zero water absorption.
What are the fire safety requirements of the RTV 13 regulation for ventilated facades?
The RTV 13 regulation establishes very stringent fire safety parameters for ventilated facades , penalizing the use of plastic or composite materials. Porcelain stoneware ventilated facades naturally meet these requirements because stoneware is an inorganic and inert material, certified as a Class A1 non-combustible material. External architectural stoneware cladding does not fuel flames in any way and does not contribute to the spread of fire.
Is it possible to install ventilated facades on existing buildings?
Absolutely. Installing a ventilated façade for the energy retrofit of existing buildings is technically suitable for façade renovations . Being a dry-assembled system, it allows for covering damaged plaster without the need for demolition. The resulting cavity also provides the necessary space to conceal existing pipes or structural elements.
Submit your project to us
Our technical department is available for feasibility analyses, preliminary estimates, and regulatory advice.