Construction tips for roofs and façades

Are you planning a new building or renovating your home, or are you in the middle of a project and looking for help, inspiration, tips and tricks?

Then our articles on roofs and façades are just what you need!

Old roof on a rural cottage (with scaffolding) just before the roof was renovated with PREFA shingles

ROOF RENOVATION: A NEW ROOF IS NEEDED!

Is a roof renovation necessary? Whether it’s leaks or visible defects – there are many reasons to renovate a roof. To avoid making mistakes, here you can find a checklist with tips and tricks for planning.

Construction tips

PREFA tradesman in a grey T-shirt with a PREFA rhomboid tile façade in brown and Mayan gold.

Façade design: Ideas and tips

Learn more about façade materials, façade design and façade renovation. We also answer frequently asked questions about non-bearing, rear-ventilated façades.

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Coverings for every roof shape

Learn about roof materials, roof systems and minimum roof pitches and be inspired by top-quality PREFA roofing.

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Gable cladding with aluminium panels from PREFA in a natural oak finish; the sidings are installed vertically including the soffit cladding

WOOD-EFFECT FAÇADE CLADDING FROM PREFA

Wooden façades give your house a particularly natural look. PREFA’s wood-effect sidings spare you the intensive care and maintenance required for a conventional wooden façade.

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Detached house with a hipped roof and dormer clad with PREFA aluminium shingles in brick red to achieve a brick effect.

PREFA tile-effect roof covering

With brick red roof products from PREFA, you can combine the traditional appearance of a tiled roof with the benefits of a light aluminium roof.

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Configurator for roof & façade

Design your (dream) home with the PREFA online configurator. Choose from a variety of products and colours for your very own roof and facade design.

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Planning a construction project with PREFA?: Here you can find ideas, tips and tricks for your construction project!