Guide

Understanding the facade connection

Decision aids and background on base protection, thresholds and barrier-free transitions – sound and standards-oriented.

Decision guide · June 2026 · 2 min

Facade channel: yes or no?

A facade channel is never mandatory – what matters is that the base is reliably protected against splash water.

Current · June 2026 · 1 min

Step-free transitions are now a standard construction

Since 2026, barrier-free, level transitions have counted as a standard construction under the relevant standards – no longer merely as a waterproofing-related special solution.

Background · June 2026 · 2 min

Why the gravel strip has had its day

The classic, downward-draining gravel strip is increasingly regarded as outdated – over the long term it can even increase the water at the base instead of carrying it away.

Guide · June 2026 · 1 min

Splash-water protection without a gravel strip

Splash-water protection at the base can be achieved without gravel too – walkable, barrier-free and durable.

Standard explained · June 2026 · 1 min

Zero threshold vs. 2-cm threshold: what DIN 18040 requires

DIN 18040 aims for the zero threshold; at most 2 cm count – “where technically indispensable” – as still barrier-free.

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