Greening the house wall and beautifying the facade is the trend. But greening doesn't only have advantages and you have to find the right plants.
You probably know the picture of a green house wall. Whether ivy or vine, which by the way are among the most commonly used greening plants, this gives the facade a striking character. But not only the look is the reason why homeowners want to green their facade. It is often also a financial aspect, because the greenery acts as a kind of insulating layer. but besides the advantages, you must also consider that more insects than usual will be guests in your apartment. Because the more green, the more insects will find a new home in it.
What to green the house wall with?
When choosing the right plants, you have two options. Either you work with trellises, although you probably can't equip the entire house with them, but only up to a certain height. Or you can choose plants with adhesive roots that will attach themselves to the wall and, if they are not cut, can green the entire house.
Examples of climbing plants
- Grapevines
- Clematis
- Whistling Winch
- Ivy
- Blackberries
Greening house walls: pros and cons
Anyone who prefers a bit of nature to their house instead of clinker bricks or roughcast is best served with facade greening. Unevenness or flaws, especially on old buildings, can be wonderfully concealed thanks to greening. Experts do not quite agree on whether greening the house wall is a good substitute for insulation. But the fact is that tendril plants, the denser they grow, the better, act like a heat cushion and ensure cool rooms in summer.
Not to be underestimated
Please remember that when renovating, you have to remove the entire plant. In addition, the adhesive roots can become so attached to the subsoil that they are very difficult to remove and residues remain on the facade. But all of that surely outweighs the prospect of a house of greenery, right?