External boundary wall tiles

[superfly21 0]

Hi, wondering if anyone has experience with using tiles for external boundary walls? What are the pros and cons of using tiles? Do they last long, especially under our weather? Alternative is using stone (eg. granite) cladding but I understand that it is quite expensive.

 

Thanks.

[snoozee 98]

just plaster and paint it.

I see my neighbour's house has some sort of cladding or tile on their external wall and cleaning and scrubbing seems to be a yearly affair to remove the streak marks from the rain.

[3Cube 9]

Tiles, Stones, or Marble cladded on external boundary wall serves no purpose other than just for aesthetic, decorative view.

However, if you have a spot (ie: garden, pond or pool) in your front, side or rear setback area, it'll be nice to incorporate some stone cladding design with waterfall feature just for that section. The rest just plaster & paint will be enough.

Just a suggestion.

[AWS 6]

Stones on external wall can be nice. Just look at those ‘high end’ commercial buildings/hotels, they are mostly clad in granites. Those European countries like Italy, France even has their buildings clad in travertine. 
Most important procedure for stone cladding is the proper treatment to be done before the stones are plastered on. Of course if you have the budget, go for suspended cladding. This method of cladding will prevent issues with efflorescence/staining. 
Just like wood strip cladding on underside of RC ledges, trellis for blocking sun ray etc, also more for aesthetic reasons. Different strokes for different folks. If you have the budget, go for it.

Edited June 24, 2021 by AWS

[3Cube 9]

Another way is to apply SKK's Elegantstone which aesthetically mimics stones finish at fraction of the cost.

It's basically:

 A water based high build acrylic resin texture coat incorporating natural granite chips.

As described on SKK Website

Just for information 

[superfly21 0]

Thks for the advice guys!