References

Residential Home Wyssestein, Solothurn

The Fixit renovation technique, including the use of a 30mm thick plaster layer of Fixit 222 Insulating Plaster, created a novel room climate based on its water-vapour permeability. The combined layers of the plaster system absorb excess humidity from the air and return it in a controlled way to the room, preventing the development of mildew

Aerogel interior insulation, farm house Othmarsingen

Aerogel indoor insulation, since the façades were to remain unaltered. The entire interior façade, approx. 180 m², was insulated with 5 cm of Fixit 222 then positive coated with 1.5 mm Fixit 777 Structured Plaster

Chesa Sonder, Zuoz

The façade of this building in Zuoz, which is classified as worthy of preservation, was energetically renovated with 7 - 8 cm Fixit 222 Airgel high-performance insulating plaster. Fixit 203 was applied as the finishing plaster and painted with Fixit 784. The outer wall against the stable was insulated with Fixitherm.roc Compact Pro 034 140 mm.

Retirement and nursing home Gampelen BE

A former manor house from the 17th century in Gampelen BE has been renovated for energy efficiency using Fixit 222 high-performance aerogel insulation plaster. Thanks to this, the historical appearance of today's old people's home could be preserved, the consumption of heating energy has been reduced and there is a pleasant indoor climate inside.

Apartment building in Le Kremlin-Bicêtre/France

Rubble masonry building

Clichy Building, F-Paris

Building with concrete block support, rendered with lime-based plaster

Hausmanian Building, F-Paris

Hausmanian building, renovation of the inner courtyard, thickness of the Fixit 222 insulating plaster 8 cm.

«La Débridée» building

Renovation of the building with a 30 – 60 mm thick layer of Fixit 222 Aerogel High Performance Insulating Plaster. Fixit 203 mineral-based finish coat followed by water-vapour permeable, hydrophobic, mineral-based Fixit 784 Silicate plaster roll-on paint.

Vicq d'âzir Building, F-Paris

Building with stone/block support Street facade application of insulating plaster Fixit 222 in 50 mm thickness.

Cité Tony Garnier with gabled walls, F - Lyon

A building group consisting of 23 elements - each with an individual fresco: a unique open-air museum.

House of the curate, Bremgarten

Das spätgotische Gebäude diente vermutlich der 1460 gegründeten Bullingerpfründe als Kaplanei und wurde nach der Rekatholisierung 1531 zur Helferei. Die rund 500 Jahre alte Liegenschaft, welche mittlerweile unter Denkmalschutz steht, wurde im Laufe der Nutzungszeit immer wieder renoviert, letztmals vor 60 Jahren vollumfänglich und 1990 mit einer sanften Innen- und Aussenrenovation.

Copropriété 127-129 Rue de Charenton, F-Paris

Faubourian building

Detached house Belp

All of the old plaster was stripped down to the brick and rebuilt with the airgel insulation system. The facade renovation was carried out with 4 cm Fixit 222 Airgel high-performance insulation plaster system and the mineral finishing plaster Fixit 777 2.0mm pos., was painted twice with the colored mineral paint Fixit 785 evo to the color Fixit 59018.

Dubach House, Hägglingen

The protected building, dating from the early 19th century, was once used as a bakery. The building was converted to a multiple-family dwelling with painstaking attention given to maintaining the historical substance. Fixit 288 Calce Clima Thermo was applied to the façade to meet the requirements of the preservation authority for a thermal protective plaster coat.

Multiple-family dwelling, façade renovation, Zurich

The old base and finish layers were chiseled off and then replaced with Fixit 211, Fixit 222 Aerogel High Performance Insulating Plaster, Fixit 497, Fixit 223, Fixit 475, Fixit 777 and a paint coat. Wall base areas sealed with Fixit 373 Multiflex.

Single-family house Trübel, Stäfa

The venerable vintner's house was restored in a gentle fashion. The façade and roof structure were renovated in accordance with current techniques.

Conversion single-family dwelling, Wangen SZ

First the old base layer was chiseled off, then the surface renovated with Fixit 222 Aerogel High Performance Insulating Plaster.

Single-family dwelling, Langnau a. A.

Renovation of a single-family dwelling. Base and finish coats removed. Reconstruction with Fixit 211 rough cast mortar, Fixit 222 Aerogel High Performance Insulating Plaster 40mm, Fixit 493 Mineral-based undercoat stabilizer, mesh embedding in Fixit 223, undercoat Fixit 730 silicate plaster 3-4 mm.

Energy efficient renovation Chesa Palmira, Bever

The Chesa Palmira was built in 1672, and the original floor plan has remained unchanged till today. The façade of this historic building was energy efficiently renovated by applying an 8 cm thick layer of Fixit 222 Aerogel High Performance Insulating Plaster. Fixit 208 was used for the final coat. Finally lime whitewash was applied to the façade and the identical sgraffito pattern from 1952 was carved into it.

Façade renovation of the former Hotel Meyerhof, Hospental UR

The old façade base coat was removed down to the quarry-stone wall, then completely rebuilt as follows (including allowing for appropriate drying times): Fixit 493 Mineral-based Undercoat Stabilizer was first sprayed onto the quarry-stone wall, then a 6 – 8 cm thick layer of Fixit 222 High Performance Insulating Render applied with reinforcing mesh, attached with Fixit 223 Special Embedding Mortar, embedded over the whole surface. Fixit 475 Primer for Mineral-Based Final Rendering was applied as an undercoat over the entire façade. The large white areas were covered twice with 0.5mm coats of Fixit 777 Fine Extra White Render. The smaller grey areas were covered with a mixture of Fixit 205 (base coat with hydraulic lime) and 208 (basic mixture for restauration work) to create a Tyrolean render. This was applied with a hand-operated plaster spreader/flicker. Finally the façade was given two coats of mineral-based paint.

Façade renovation, Barandun, Zillis

Façade renovation with Fixit 222 Aerogel High Performance Insulating Plaster. Existing base layer removed, masonry dry cleaned and the entire façade fixed with a tile rabitz. 3 – 5 cm of Fixit 222 was applied directly onto the tile rabitz. Then Fixit 733/734 Stucco final coat was applied and two layers of Fixit 784 paint rolled on.

Façade renovation, school building Höri

The school building dating from 1884 was comprehensively renovated. Energy efficient repair of the façade using Fixit 222 Aerogel High Performance Insulating Plaster.

Façade renovation, Steinebrunn

The façade was renovated with a 50mm thick layer of Fixit 222 Aerogel High Performance Insulating Plaster.

First floor appartment in the Old Town of Zug

Increasing the thermal insulation value of the outdoor walls (due to the excessive heat loss). All exterior walls were therefore coated on their inner sides with thermally insulating plaster.

Women's Convent, West Wing, Menzingen Church

Renewal of insulation in the West Wing living area. The old base coating on all walls was removed. 4-6 cm of Fixit 688 Insulating Plaster was applied to the outdoor walls and reveals as new base coat , and 1.5 to 2.5 cm of Fixit 606 limestone-cement base coat was applied to the stairways as new base coat. Most of the wall surfaces were clad with sandwich-type plasterboard with a coat of white plaster.

Town Council, Zweisimmen

Since no significant changes to the appearance of the façade were permitted, the decision was made to use Fixit 222 Aerogel High Performance Insulating Plaster.

Residential buildings Hochstrasse Zurich

The ABZ cooperative apartment buildings on Hochstrasse in Zurich Fluntern, built by Otto Streicher in 1926, were last extensively renovated in the mid-1970s. The aim was to preserve the external appearance and the internal spatial structure in their essence. Therefore, it was decided to apply an aerogel high-performance insulation plaster Fixit 222 to the façades, while retaining the existing jambs. Foto: Markus Frietsch

Indoor insulation of single-family dwelling , Cudrefin

Improving the energy efficiency of the entire building. Renewal of approx. 100 m2 of indoor plasterwork over 3 floors, layer thickness 3-4 cm of Fixit 222 Aerogel High Performance Insulating Plaster.

Multiple-family dwelling Ifangstrasse, Rümlang

A multiple-family dwelling located in the centre of Rümland. Part of the façade was insulated with Flumroc Compact Pro mineral-wool panels, the rest (for reasons of space) with Fixit 222 Aerogel High Performance Insulating Plaster. The old base and finish layers were removed in advance of the application of the Aerogel insulating plaster. This allowed the original window and door frames to be used as before.

Energy efficient renovation, Dübendorf

Renovation of external façade: existing base and finish coats removed. Reconstruction with Fixit 211 rough cast mortar, Fixit 222 Aerogel High Performance Insulating Plaster, mesh embedding in Fixit 223, Fixit 493 Mineral-based undercoat stabilizer, finish coat Fixit 763 white lime masonry mortar with Fixit 497 mortar emulsion.

Multiple-family dwelling, Küssnacht am Rigi

Architecturally and aesthetically valuable exposed concrete walls were energy efficiently renovated by applying layer of Fixit 222 Aerogel High Performance Insulating Plaster to the indoor faces. The appearance was maintained unchanged. The excellent thermal insulation meant that a minimal application of just 5 cm of plaster was adequate to achieve the required performance. (Images: Daniel Reinhard, Sachseln)

Multiple-family dwelling, Zurich

The façade of this multi-family residential building was renovated using Fixit 222 Aerogel High Performance Thermally Insulating Plaster, among other materials. A 4 cm layer was applied over 1,200 m².

Double-family house, Delsberg

To achieve this thermal optimization, we first of all removed the plaster on the indoor walls then applied a 30mm layer of Fixit 222 Aerogel High Performance Insulating Plaster.

The mayor's residence, Morges

Tastefully renovated mansion house. The façade insulation was improved with insulating render. The result of the restoration work on this exceptional building was in perfect harmony with the wish to create a haven of peace.

The mayor's residence, Area Morges

Chateau built in the 18th century.

Mill floor Madiswil BE

Since the historic building is covered by a preservation order, it was not possible to use mineral-wool insulation on its outdoor surfaces. The owners wished to retain the original character of the building, for which reason they decided that Fixit 222 High Performance Insulating Render should be used, also because the walls were bowed and not vertical. Internal renovation was carried out with a layer thickness of 30 – 80 mm of Fixit 222 Aerogel flexible high performance insulating plaster over quarry stone walls.

Old Mill, Sissach

The old mill, which was converted to a multiple family dwelling, was one of the first historically important buildings to undergo energy-efficient renovation using Fixit 222, a worldwide first. Subsequently Fixit 203 Finish Coat with hydraulic lime was applied to the façade of the protected building to faithfully reproduce the original plasterwork.

Old town council building, Zumikon

Renovation of the outdoor features of an old patrician house. Fixit 670 roughcast with Armanet over the entire area, 3cm layer of Fixit 222 Aerogel High Performance Insulating Plaster, Fixit 223 mesh embedding and then Fixit 203 final coat. PIR panels used for base cladding.

Pavillon Thouvenel, F-Paris

Pignon Rue St-Sebastien 11th, F-Paris

Gable with brick support, application of a levelling plaster support with Fixit 281 and Fixit 222 insulating plaster 30mm thick.

Renovation of a single-family house, St. Gallen

The façade was newly coated with a layer of Fixit 222 High Performance Insulating Render. The existing render was removed only in the area of reveals and lintels to provide thermal insulation. In addition the concrete window-sills were replaced with insulated Dosteba elements.

Renovation of old school building, Igis GR

This object was insulated on the inside with 100 mm Fixit 222 high-performance thermal insulation plaster. In the basement, the exterior walls were renovated on the inside with Fixit 210 Hydroment. The facade was fully embedded with Fixit 462 and plastered with Fixit203 plaster with hydraulic lime.

Renovation residential building, Riehen

Energy-efficient renovation of 48 apartments in 8 residential buildings. Some 2'800 m² of Fixit 222 Aerogel High Performance Thermally Insulating Plaster and 600 m² AeroCalce non-woven fabric matting were applied, the former directly onto the existing plaster substrate. This technique was economic despite the higher material outlay because it allowed the entire renovation to be completed in one step rather than two, as initially envisaged. On completion the façades appear practically unchanged, whilst the energy consumption has been halved.

Résidence Pierre de Coubertin, F-Boulogne

Brick masonry

Parish hall, Bassecourt

To accomplish this indoor thermal improvement work we first removed the internal plasterwork and then subsequently applied a 30 mm thick layer of Fixit 222 Aerogel High Performance Thermally Insulating Plaster.

Renovation, Egg (ZH)

A former farmhouse in the village of Egg. The owner wanted to keep the existing door jambs, so the old base coat and final layer were removed and replaced with a layer of Fixit 222 Aerogel High Performance Insulating Plaster containing an embedded support mesh and coated with a 2mm silicate rubbed-down rending.

Renovation MFH Letten 4, Zurich

Interior renovation: The entire property is a listed building. For this reason, a gentle interior renovation was considered. For this reason, the existing base and finish plaster was removed from the interior exterior walls and replaced with Aerogel high-performance insulation plaster Fixit 222. Photo: BEP, 8037 Zurich

Renovation multiple-family dwelling, Maur

Base and finish coats removed. Rough cast mortar Fixit 211, Fixit 222 30 mm thick, mineral undercoat stabilizer Fixit 493, mesh embedding with Fixit 223. Undercoat with Fixit 471 Plaster base Premium then Fixit 732 APS Silicate plaster first 1.5mm then 0.5mm slurry. Fixit 784 silicate paint.

Renovation of multiple-family dwelling, Rüschlikon

The multiple-family dwelling lies on the uphill side of the platform of Rüschlikon railway station. Not too long ago the building had been threatened with demolition, but after its purchase by the Rüschlikon Housing Foundation it was decided that the premises would be renovated. Energy efficient renovation was carried out using Fixit 222 Aerogel High Performance Insulating Plaster. The original appearance of the building was maintained unchanged.

Renovation residential / business premises, St Gallen

The façade of the building, containing both residential and business premises was renovated. The old render was completely removed, following which a 4 cm layer of Fixit 222 Aerogel High Performance Thermally Insulating Plaster was applied.

Castle hotel, Thun

Conversion of a correctional facility into hotel/restaurant premises. The main planning effort was focused on the protected façade of the building, from which modern constructional elements (bay windows) extended. Using our Aerogel High Performance Thermally Insulating Plaster, the 350 m² west façade was insulated in accordance with the requirements of the preservation authorities.

Detached single family house Winznau

This building is the first energy-saving Minergie certified house in Switzerland to be renovated using Aerogel High Performance Insulating Render. In order to leave the appearance of the window rebates unchanged the old render was completed stripped away and the underlying façade made dust-free in preparation for a new render coating.

Energy rehabilitation House Paganini, Chur

The 4-unit multiple-family dwelling was completely renovated, both internally and externally. The energy-efficient façade restoration was carried out using a 4 - 5 cm thick layer of Fixit 222 Aerogel High Performance Thermally Insulating Plaster. The special character of the façade, with its striking window surrounds, has been preserved.