Are you still building for the short-term or are you already looking for long-term solutions?
Life cycle-optimised planning, because long-term thinking saves money.
A long-term solution means no maintenance and no need for refurbishment.
What are the long-term consequences of short-term thinking?
Considering only construction costs falls short of the mark, as 80 - 85 % of the total costs of a building are only incurred after commissioning. "A high-quality design should lead to significantly lower costs in the utilisation phase. Depending on the complexity of the planning task, this can be associated with higher construction costs and higher planning costs".
ROOFINOX is the inventor of HFX stainless. We are an Austrian manufacturer and the only complete supplier of roof and facade systems. Like no other. ROOFINOX developed highly flexible HFX stainless over 30 years ago. This material is completely carefree - 4 times more matte, up to 35% more flexible and the only complete system available for roofs and facades with the first 60-year warranty.
Construction costs: short-term thinking leads to long-term problems
Rising construction costs and property prices often make price the decisive criterion when selecting materials and awarding contracts. In order to achieve the lowest possible construction costs, savings are made on the quality of the building products, but it is precisely this short-term thinking that leads to long-term problems and, in particular, to additional costs over the course of the property's use.
For example, the first cleaning of an external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS) facade after around 10 years means that an originally more expensive rear-ventilated facade is cheaper, as this maintenance is no longer necessary with a facade made of HFX stainless; this type of facade no longer makes economic and ecological sense when it is completely renewed after 30 years at the latest.
If you buy cheap, you buy twice.
This proverb could serve as a brief summary of the life cycle approach. With average property lifetimes of 50 years, products with life expectancies of 20 to 30 years are not economical, as the product has to be completely replaced at least once during use.
The following graphic explains the above-mentioned principle of life cycle-optimised planning in a slightly more complex way:
The total costs of a property are considered over its life cycle. Here it becomes obvious that conventional planning and construction generally result in higher utilisation costs because ongoing maintenance and repairs are necessary.
Over 80 % of the total costs of a building are incurred during its use and dismantling. These building utilisation costs primarily include operating costs, costs for cleaning, care and maintenance and costs for replacement investments. In addition, demolition costs for dismantling and disposal must be taken into account at the end of the useful life.
On average, around 44 % of operating costs for office buildings are attributable to maintenance, repair and cleaning and around 28 % to supply and maintenance. Savings in these areas therefore lead to a significant reduction in operating costs.
What makes HFX stainless a long-term solution for a peace of mind?
HFX stainless from ROOFINOX offers the most durable roof and facade products on the market. This means that you can expect virtually no need for action from a technical or aesthetic point of view during the life of the property. Above all, the following properties of HFX stainless make it carefree and durable:
Find out in a personal meeting what you should pay attention to when deciding on materials. This will help you to avoid undesirable results and complaints.
To experience the quality of our products and surfaces, we will be happy to send you a sample folder with original sample sheets.
From Austria - the better alternative
ROOFINOX is the Austrian manufacturer of the only complete stainless steel system for roofs and facades. Like no other.
The following 9 properties show some of the differences between HFX stainless, conventional stainless steel and other construction metals. At the same time, these properties are the main reasons why HFX stainless is perceived as a better alternative.
