COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF MODERN FACADE SYSTEMS
<br>The aim of the work is to analyze a variety of modern facade systems currently offered on the construction market. The requirements are set forth for them to increase the thermal insulation characteristics of buildings, strength, fire resistance, reduce heat loss, protect against noise, earthquake resistance (for earthquakeprone areas) and ensure the aesthetic appearance of structures. A brief description of the various facade systems most often used in new construction or reconstruction of buildings is given: ventilated, wet, sandwich panels, stained-glass glazing. It is shown that, when choosing the type of facade system, it is necessary to take into account the physical impact of a complex of factors: atmospheric precipitation, groundwater, wind loads, solar radiation, water vapor, chemicals, airborne emissions of plants and dust, temperature differences between indoor and outdoor air.