External Wall Insulation & Render Systems, Engineered to Perform
Licata Building Systems is a manufacturer and supplier of complete EWI, render and facade systems — supporting architects, contractors and property owners from six branches across England.
A complete building envelope partner — from manufacture to installation support
Licata has been manufacturing render, mortar and facade products in Italy since 1962. Licata Building Systems brings that manufacturing heritage to the UK — supplying complete, tested systems backed by genuine technical support at every stage of a project.
Complete systems for the building envelope
Seven system ranges covering external wall insulation, render, brick slips, waterproofing, concrete repair and flooring — each supplied as a complete, compatible system with full technical documentation.
EWI systems for masonry, steel frame and timber frame — EPS and mineral wool with render or brick slip finishes.
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Twelve render systems for every substrate — brickwork, blockwork, concrete, steel frame, ICF and existing finishes.
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Insulated clay and mineral brick slip facades — traditional brick appearance with EWI thermal performance.
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Breathable lime render systems for heritage, traditional and solid wall buildings requiring vapour-open construction.
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Waterproofing systems for balconies, terraces, wet rooms and below-ground structures.
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EN 1504 concrete repair systems — corrosion protection, structural and non-structural repair mortars and protective coatings.
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Screeds, self-levelling compounds and resin flooring systems for residential, commercial and industrial floors.
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View the full rangeSpecified across every sector of UK construction
From funded retrofit programmes to offsite modular manufacture and high-rise recladding — Licata systems are specified where performance, compliance and technical support matter.
Retrofit & Solid Wall Insulation
EWI is the single most effective measure for decarbonising the UK's solid wall housing stock. Licata supplies complete EWI systems for funded retrofit programmes — supporting councils, housing associations and installers through the Warm Homes Plan, ECO and social housing decarbonisation.
New Build Housing & Commercial
Render and EWI systems for new build developments — delivering Part L compliance and Future Homes Standard thermal performance with contemporary or traditional facade finishes across housing, commercial and education projects.
Modular & Offsite Construction
Facade systems designed for offsite manufacture — lightweight, factory-applied or site-finished, and compatible with modular timber frame, steel frame, ICF, SIPS and all modern methods of construction.
High Rise & Buildings Over 11 Metres
Non-combustible mineral wool EWI systems for high-rise residential — specified with the technical rigour the Building Safety Act demands, from wind load calculations to site-specific pull-out testing.
Specification you can stand behind
Post-Grenfell, facade specification demands rigour. Licata supplies non-combustible mineral wool EWI systems for buildings over 11 metres, holds BBA and KIWA certification on selected systems, and provides project-specific wind load calculations, U-value calculations and condensation risk analysis as standard on high-rise and funded projects.
Our technical team confirms the fire classification, certification and warranty position for every specification — so you're never relying on assumptions.
Certified, audited and trusted across the industry
The full product range behind every system
Every Licata system is built from products manufactured to work together — adhesives, basecoats, renders, paints, repair mortars and accessories, all available from stock at our six UK branches.
Renders & Finishes
Silicone, acrylic, mineral and monocouche renders in over 600 colours — thin coat decorative finishes for every system.
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Adhesives & Basecoats
Insulation adhesives, reinforced basecoats, levelling mortars and elastomeric render pastes for EWI and render systems.
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Paints & Coatings
Silicone, silicate, acrylic and elastomeric facade paints — including EN 1504-2 certified coatings for concrete protection.
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Concrete Repair
EN 1504 repair mortars, corrosion protection and fairing coats — from rapid-set patch repairs to structural reinstatement.
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Insulation & Boards
EPS and mineral wool insulation, A1 fibre cement sheathing board, fibreglass mesh and EWI accessories.
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Lime Renders
Breathable lime renders and mortars for heritage, traditional and solid wall buildings requiring vapour-open construction.
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Architect Support
NBS specifications, CAD details, U-value calculations, condensation risk analysis, CPD seminars and samples — everything needed to specify Licata systems with confidence.
Architect SupportContractor Support
Application training, site support and inspections, technical helpline, next-day stock availability from six branches, and project-specific guidance from estimating to completion.
Contractor SupportProperty Owner Support
Guidance on insulating and rendering your property — how EWI works, what to expect from installation, finding an approved installer and aftercare advice.
Property Owner SupportSix branches. National coverage.
Stock held locally for collection or next-day delivery — with trade counters and technical support at every branch.
Start your next project with Licata
Speak to our technical team about system specification, samples, pricing or training — or find your nearest branch.