Exposed concrete looks lovely in a render because it unifies and “looks honest”. On site it is one of the least forgiving finishes. In Paraguay there is also sun, rain and dust. When yes: craft in formwork, an eave that protects, a client who accepts character. When no: when it is chosen to save paint and the saving was an illusion.
Yes: when the detail is drawn
Joints, meetings with openings, how it ends at the floor, what happens to services that cannot be drilled later. Exposed concrete is decided in design, not on an enthusiastic visit. On a wall that takes patio splash, it can be a year-two regret.
No: when it hides a lack of criteria
“Leave it exposed to save” usually costs more in repairs and arguments. Use, wear and cleaning decide. If the team cannot show you a real panel of the same system, you are buying a catalogue aesthetic that ages differently here.
The client question that is enough
Who forms, who cures, who repairs if it fails, and how is it cleaned in October? With those four, the romance becomes a specification. If the answer is vague, choose a material that forgives.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
What does "Yes: when the detail is drawn" mean for your project?
Joints, meetings with openings, how it ends at the floor, what happens to services that cannot be drilled later. Exposed concrete is decided in design, not on an enthusiastic visit. On a wall that takes patio splash, it can be a year-two regret.
What does "No: when it hides a lack of criteria" mean for your project?
“Leave it exposed to save” usually costs more in repairs and arguments. Use, wear and cleaning decide. If the team cannot show you a real panel of the same system, you are buying a catalogue aesthetic that ages differently here.
What does "The client question that is enough" mean for your project?
Who forms, who cures, who repairs if it fails, and how is it cleaned in October? With those four, the romance becomes a specification. If the answer is vague, choose a material that forgives.
Next step
If the answer is vague, choose a material that forgives. To apply this to your case, you can talk to MU with the lot and brief on the table.
