Adhesive + mechanical fixing
Insulation bonded with adhesive mortar then mechanically dowelled. 6 to 12 dowels/m² depending on height and wind exposure. Calculation per ETAG 004.
ETICS — External thin render insulationETICS Thin
ETICS Thin
Render
External thermal insulation with thin render — Weber, Sto, Baumit, Caparol. The most widely deployed solution in Europe. QUASART installs and specifies in Luxembourg and the Greater Region.
ETAG 004 / EADWeber · Sto · BaumitRE 2020 / GPE LURender 3-8 mm
R ≥ 3.7Min. performance
30-40 yrsLifespan
200+Colours
Why ETICS?
The most widely deployed insulation solution in Europe.
The ETICS (External Thermal Insulation Composite System) is the most widely used external insulation solution in the world. An insulation board bonded and mechanically fixed to the existing facade, covered with a 3 to 8 mm reinforced render — this is the recipe for millions of successful renovations across Europe over the past 40 years. Simple, proven, effective.
QUASART, based in Crauthem (L-3327), is a certified applicator for Weber, Sto, Baumit and Caparol. We master all stages: substrate diagnosis, insulation selection (EPS, rock wool, wood fibre), layout and fixing, reinforcement, finish render. Financial assistance is available through the myenergy programme (Klimabonus) — visit myenergy.lu to check your eligibility.
ETICS · System sheet
Données certifiéesThermal performance9.5
Cost / performance9.0
Installation speed8.5
Render durability8.0
Maintenance requiredLow
Finishes200+ colours
PrincipleInsulation bonded/dowelled + thin reinforced render (3-8 mm)
Compatible insulationsEPS (λ 0.031-0.038), rock wool (λ 0.035), wood fibre (λ 0.038)
Insulation thicknesses80 to 200 mm depending on R target (R ≥ 3.7 for LU subsidies)
Render thickness3 to 8 mm depending on finish grain
Total weight15 to 30 kg/m² depending on insulation and thickness
Fire ratingB-s1,d0 (EPS) to A2-s1,d0 (rock wool)
ETAG 004 / EAD 040083EN 13499EN 13500DTU 20.1EN 13501-1RE 2020 / GPE
Insulations
Four insulations for four needs
The choice of insulation depends on budget, acoustic performance and summer comfort.
01 / INSULATIONS
White EPS
Expanded polystyrene — λ 0.033-0.038Performance7.5
Acoustics5.0
Cost9.5
The most widely used insulation in ETICS. Lightweight, economical, easy to cut. Fire rating B-s1,d0 — rock wool fire barrier strips mandatory in high-rise.
Standard02 / INSULATIONS
Graphite EPS
Grey polystyrene — λ 0.030-0.033Performance9.0
Acoustics5.5
Cost8.0
Graphite-enhanced EPS — 15 to 20% more performant at equal thickness. Allows reduced thickness for the same R value.
Performance03 / INSULATIONS
Rock wool
Rockwool, Knauf — λ 0.035-0.040Performance7.0
Acoustics9.0
Cost6.5
Non-combustible mineral insulation (A1). Excellent acoustic attenuation. A2-s1,d0 in system. Mandatory in high-rise and recommended in public buildings.
Fire & acoustics04 / INSULATIONS
Wood fibre
STEICO, Gutex — λ 0.038-0.042Performance6.5
Acoustics8.0
Cost5.0
Bio-based insulation with high thermal phase shift — superior summer comfort. Negative carbon footprint. See our Bio-based ETICS page.
Bio-basedFinishes & appearances
From trowelled render to polished concrete effect.
ETICS render offers a palette of finishes and textures for all projects.
Fine
Fine trowelled 1.0 mmSmooth contemporary look
Standard
Standard trowelled 2.0 mmThe residential classic
Scratched
Scratched / ribbedDirectional grooves
Rustic
Rustic roughcastCoarse grain, traditional look
Polished
Polished concrete effectStoLevell — raw mineral look
Silicone
Silicone anti-algaeStoSilco, Weber SiSi — north facades
Certified manufacturers
Four complete ETICS systems.
QUASART is a certified applicator for the four major European ETICS manufacturers.
Luxembourg referenceLuxembourg · Reference · ETA
WEBER (Saint-Gobain)
Weber.therm · Weber.cal · Weber.teneThe most specified ETICS system in Luxembourg. Complete Weber.therm range — adhesive, insulation, reinforcement, base coat, finish render. Integrated technical support and specification.
Weber.therm — complete ETA certified system
Weber.cal — lime render
Weber ColorBase — RAL/NCS matching
Integrated Luxembourg technical support
Premium qualityPremium · StoLotusan · Architects
STO
StoTherm · StoSilco · StoLotusanRecognised finish quality, high-durability silicone-silicate renders. StoLotusan (self-cleaning lotus effect) and StoLevell (polished concrete effect).
StoTherm Classic — standard EPS system
StoTherm Mineral — A2 rock wool
StoSilco — silicone-silicate render
StoLotusan — lotus effect, self-cleaning
Open · BreathableAustria · Breathable · Open
BAUMIT
Open · Star · LifeBaumit Open system — vapour-permeable rock wool. Ideal for moisture-exposed facades. Star range (premium renders) and Life (bio-based).
Open — rock wool, vapour diffusion
Star — high-performance renders, 800+ shades
Life — bio-based wood fibre system
Nanopor — self-cleaning render
Germany · BeneluxGermany · CarboStar · Benelux
CAPAROL (DAW)
Capatect · CarboStar · DalmatinerDAW Group, Germany’s leading manufacturer. Capatect ETICS range — EPS and rock wool systems. CarboStar (carbon reinforcement anti-crack), Dalmatiner (high-performance insulation).
Capatect — complete certified ETICS system
CarboStar — carbon reinforcement, impact resistance
Dalmatiner — high-performance graphite EPS
AmphiSilan — universal silicone render
System components
Adhesive, insulation, reinforcement, render — four layers, one system.
Insulation boards
White EPS, graphite EPS, rock wool, wood fibre or cork. Thickness 80 to 200 mm. Choice depends on budget, R target and fire constraints.
Fibreglass reinforcement
Mesh embedded in base coat. Impact resistance class I to IV. Double reinforcement at ground floor and exposed areas.
Finish render
Mineral, organic, silicone or silicone-silicate render. Grain 1.0 to 3.0 mm. Over 200 RAL/NCS colours.
Profiles & accessories
Starter profiles, corner profiles, expansion joint profiles, window sill profiles. Drip edge under sills. Every detail specified by the manufacturer.
Subsidies & grants
Financial assistance available via myenergy (Klimabonus) for ETICS with R ≥ 3.7 m²·K/W. Visit myenergy.lu.
Installation
ETICS installation steps
An ETICS system is installed in 5 sequential steps — each layer must dry before the next.
01
Substrate diagnosis
Adhesion, flatness and moisture checks. Pull-off test. Treatment of cracks and rising damp.
Pull-off · Flatness · Moisture02
Starter profile + bonding
Aluminium base profile (30 cm from ground). Panel bonding with adhesive mortar. Staggered layout.
Base 30 cm · Staggered · Adhesive03
Mechanical dowelling
6 to 12 dowels/m² depending on height and wind. Positioning per manufacturer calculation note.
6-12 dowels/m² · Calculation note04
Reinforcement + base coat
Mortar + embedded fibreglass mesh. Double reinforcement at ground floor. Drying 24-48h.
Mesh · Double GF · 24-48h05
Finish render
One or two passes. Grain 1.0 to 3.0 mm. RAL/NCS shade. Conditions: > 5 °C, no rain.
> 5 °C · No rain · RAL/NCSTechnical standards
ETICS standards & certifications
Every QUASART installation complies with current ETICS standards.
ETAG 004
ETICS systems
European Technical Approval Guideline for ETICS systems. Basis for each manufacturer’s ETA.
EAD 040083
European Assessment Document
Gradually replacing ETAG 004. CE harmonisation.
EN 13499
EPS-based ETICS
European standard for ETICS systems with expanded polystyrene.
EN 13500
Mineral wool ETICS
European standard for ETICS systems with rock wool.
EN 13501-1
Fire classification
EPS: B-s1,d0. Rock wool: A2-s1,d0. Fire barrier strips mandatory in high-rise with EPS.
RE 2020 / GPE
Thermal performance
ETICS is the most direct solution to achieve RE 2020 and GPE Luxembourg. R ≥ 3.7 for Klimabonus.
Applications
ETICS, from houses to collective housing
01
Thermal renovation
Overcladding an existing facade with ETICS to improve energy performance. Financial aid may apply (myenergy.lu).
02
New individual houses
Standard ETICS on concrete or blockwork. Graphite EPS for high R in low thickness.
03
Collective housing
R+3 to R+8. Rock wool A2 mandatory above R+3 in France. Weber Therm or Caparol for large volumes.
04
Public buildings
Rock wool A2 mandatory. Silicone anti-algae render recommended. Impact resistance class III-IV at ground floor.
Selected projects
ETICS in context
Weber Therm EPS graphite
Rénovation · 2024Résidence GasperichGasperich, Luxembourg
Sto StoTherm Classic
Neuf · 2024Villa BertrangeBertrange, Luxembourg
Baumit Open laine de roche
ERP · 2023École KirchbergKirchberg, Luxembourg
Caparol Capatect Dalmatiner
Rénovation · 2023Maison StrassenStrassen, Luxembourg
Weber Therm laine de roche
Collectif · 2024Logements BelvalBelval, Luxembourg
Sto StoSilco anthracite
Rénovation · 2023Immeuble ThionvilleThionville, France
ETICS is the simplest answer to the most complex question — how to insulate an existing building without demolishing it.QUASART — Philosophy of performance
FAQ
Questions about ETICS
Everything you need to know before starting your project
A correctly installed ETICS system has a lifespan of 30 to 40 years. Weber, Sto, Baumit and Caparol systems have European Technical Approvals (ETA) certifying this durability. Visual inspection every 10 years recommended.
It depends on the substrate. A cracked, damp or non-cohesive wall must be treated. QUASART systematically carries out a substrate diagnosis. If the substrate is too degraded, a ventilated solution (StoVentec or cladding) is recommended.
EPS: lightweight, economical, adequate performance. Rock wool: non-combustible A2, good acoustic attenuation, mandatory in high-rise/public buildings. Wood fibre: best summer comfort, negative carbon footprint, more expensive. The choice depends on budget, fire constraints and desired comfort.
Financial assistance exists in Luxembourg for insulation works. The myenergy programme (Klimabonus) can cover part of your investment depending on current eligibility criteria. Visit myenergy.lu for details. QUASART provides the technical documents needed for your application.
Cost varies between 100 and 200 EUR/m² installed depending on insulation, thickness and render type. Scaffolding: 10-15% of budget. QUASART provides a precise quotation after substrate diagnosis.
No — ETICS exclusively receives a finish render. To combine insulation and cladding, a ventilated system (subframe + air gap) is required. QUASART offers both solutions.
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